
Season 8
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Episodes
1. Elizabeth Banks, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Brendan Hunt
September 22, 2020
Seth takes A Closer Look at Republicans rushing to fill the Supreme Court seat left by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and speaks with Elizabeth Banks about Press Your Luck, Neil deGrasse Tyson about a meteor headed to Earth on Election Day and Brendan Hunt about Ted Lasso.
Guest Stars: Elizabeth Banks, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Brendan Hunt
2. Keith Urban, Rachel Dratch
September 23, 2020
Seth lets Amber Ruffin cover what’s happening in pop culture news with Amber Says What and speaks with Rachel Dratch and musical guest Keith Urban.
Guest Stars: Keith Urban, Rachel Dratch
3. Sarah Paulson, H. Jon Benjamin
September 24, 2020
Seth takes a closer look at Trump holding another packed rally during the pandemic and talks with Sarah Paulson about Ratched and H. Jon Benjamin about Archer.
Guest Stars: Sarah Paulson, H. Jon Benjamin, Kenan Thompson
4. Alicia Vikander, Maya Erskine & Anna Konkle
September 25, 2020
Seth takes a closer look at Trump refusing to commit to a peaceful transition of power and speaks to Alicia Vikander about The Glorias and Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle about Season 2 of PEN15.
Guest Stars: Maya Erskine, Anna Konkle, Alicia Vikander
5. Colin Quinn, Kim Cattrall, Jeff Rosenstock
September 29, 2020
Seth takes a closer look at Trump being on the verge of putting a third justice on the Supreme Court, interviews Colin Quinn and Kim Cattrall and welcomes musical guest Jeff Rosenstock.
Guest Stars: Kim Cattrall, Jeff Rosenstock, Colin Quinn
6. Sarah Silverman, Lili Reinhart, Phoebe Bridgers
September 30, 2020
Seth sizzles through a list of topics and fires sick burns at some deserving subjects in another Ya Burnt, interviews Sarah Silverman and Lili Reinhart and welcomes musical guest Phoebe Bridgers.
Guest Stars: Lili Reinhart, Phoebe Bridgers, Sarah Silverman
7. Taylor Schilling, Brian Stelter
October 1, 2020
Seth takes a closer look at President Trump debasing himself and the nation on live TV in a new A Closer Look and interviews actress Taylor Schilling and political commentator Brian Stelter.
Guest Stars: Brian Stelter, Taylor Schilling
8. Cecily Strong, David Wright, Miranda July
October 2, 2020
Seth takes a closer look at Trump trying to paint Biden as drugged up and senile in a new A Closer Look and interviews Cecily Strong, David Wright and Miranda July.
Guest Stars: Cecily Strong, Miranda July
9. Jessica Chastain, John Slattery
October 6, 2020
Seth takes a closer look at Trump and a bunch of high-ranking Republican officials testing positive for the coronavirus in a new A Closer Look, interviews Jessica Chastain about her upcoming spy film, The 355, and talks to John Slattery about his new show, Next.
Guest Stars: Jessica Chastain, John Slattery
10. Timothy Olyphant, Bob Woodward, BENEE
October 7, 2020
Seth takes a closer look at a symptomatic Trump staging a reckless photo op after leaving the hospital in a new A Closer Look, interviews Timothy Olyphant about the new installment of Fargo, talks to Bob Woodward about his new book, “Rage,” and welcomes musical guest BENEE to perform “Supalonely.”
Guest Stars: Bob Woodward, Timothy Olyphant, BENEE
11. America Ferrera, Ina Garten, David Remnick
October 8, 2020
Seth quizzes 20-something Late Night writer Karen Chee on how many things from the past she can recognize, interviews America Ferrera about the new season of Superstore, talks to Ina Garten about her new book Modern Comfort Food and chats with David Remnick about his book The Fragile Earth.
Guest Stars: America Ferrera, Ina Garten, David Remnick
12. A Closer Look Thursday
October 8, 2020
Seth brings A Closer Look live to primetime to discuss President Trump’s ongoing election-induced meltdown and the White House’s attempt to cover up its expanding COVID-19 outbreak.
13. Jim Parsons, Amber Ruffin, Yaa Gyasi
October 9, 2020
Seth has some strong words for the vice-presidential debate in a new Hey!, interviews Jim Parsons about The Boys in the Band, chats with Amber Ruffin about The Amber Ruffin Show and talks to Yaa Gyasi about her new book Transcendent Kingdom.
Guest Stars: Jim Parsons, Yaa Gyasi, Amber Ruffin
14. Senator Amy Klobuchar, Ego Nwodim
October 20, 2020
Seth takes a closer look at President Trump’s poll margins declining as he continues to ignore the coronavirus spike in a new A Closer Look, interviews Sen. Amy Klobuchar about the Amy Coney Barrett hearings and chats with Ego Nwodim about Saturday Night Live.
Guest Stars: Amy Klobuchar, Ego Nwodim
15. Adam Sandler, Jason Alexander
October 21, 2020
Seth reminisces about a simpler – albeit recent – time in a new Back in My Day, interviews Adam Sandler about his new Netflix film Hubie Halloween and talks to Jason Alexander about his new film Faith Based.
Guest Stars: Jason Alexander, Adam Sandler
16. Senator Cory Booker, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
October 22, 2020
Seth takes a closer look at President Trump whining about campaigning in swing states and attacking 60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl in a new A Closer Look, interviews Sen. Cory Booker about the Amy Coney Barrett hearings and chats with Yahya Abdul-Mateen II about his new film The Trial of the Chicago 7.
Guest Stars: Cory Booker, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
17. Michael Keaton, HAIM
October 23, 2020
Seth takes a closer look at President Trump leaking footage from his 60 Minutes interview in a new A Closer Look, talks to Michael Keaton about his new film The Trial of the Chicago 7 and welcomes HAIM to chat about their new album Women in Music Pt. III and to perform “3 AM.”
Guest Stars: Michael Keaton, Este Haim, Danielle Haim
18. Gwen Stefani, Giancarlo Esposito
October 27, 2020
Seth takes a closer look at the Trump administration giving up on containing the coronavirus pandemic in a new A Closer Look, chats with Gwen Stefani about the new season of The Voice and interviews Giancarlo Esposito about season two of The Mandalorian.
Guest Stars: Gwen Stefani, Giancarlo Esposito
19. Natalie Portman, Cindy McCain, Dave Matthews
October 28, 2020
Seth recruits Amber Ruffin and Jenny Hagel to help him deliver jokes in a new Jokes Seth Can’t Tell, interviews Natalie Portman about her new children’s book Natalie Portman’s Fables, chats with Cindy McCain about the 2020 election and welcomes Dave Matthews for a performance of “Mercy.”
Guest Stars: Cindy McCain, Dave Matthews, Natalie Portman
20. Bette Midler, Bryan Washington
October 29, 2020
Seth takes a closer look at President Trump signaling his intent to steal the election through the Supreme Court in a new A Closer Look, chats with Bette Midler about the Hulaween Hocus Pocus reunion and interviews Bryan Washington about his new book Memorial.
Guest Stars: Bette Midler, Bryan Washington

21. Sen. Bernie Sanders, Shepard Smith, Sleaford Mods
October 30, 2020
Seth takes a closer look at President Trump and his allies whining about social media in a new A Closer Look, talks to Sen. Bernie Sanders about the 2020 election, chats with Shepard Smith about his new CNBC show The News with Shepard Smith and welcomes Sleaford Mods for a performance of “Mork N Mindy.”
Guest Stars: Bernie Sanders, Shepard Smith
22. John Mulaney, Kristen Welker, Tracy Chapman
November 3, 2020
Seth takes a closer look at Trump threatening to prematurely declare victory and steal the election through the courts, chats with John Mulaney and Kristen Welker and then welcomes musical guest Tracy Chapman.
Guest Stars: John Mulaney, Kristen Welker, Tracy Chapman
23. Leslie Jones
November 5, 2020
Seth takes a closer look at Trump and his allies falsely declaring victory, lying to discredit the results and trying to stop the count altogether and then chats with Leslie Jones.
Guest Stars: Leslie Jones
24. Chris Hayes, David Sedaris
November 6, 2020
Seth takes a closer look at Trump’s path to reelection narrowing as the remaining swing states continue counting ballots and then chats with Chris Hayes and David Sedaris.
Guest Stars: David Sedaris, Chris Hayes
25. John Legend, Sarah Cooper
November 10, 2020
Seth takes a closer look at the historic repudiation of Donald Trump, chats with John Legend and Sarah Cooper and then welcomes Legend for a musical performance.
Guest Stars: John Legend
26. Demi Lovato, Edgar Ramirez, Ta-Nehisi Coates
November 11, 2020
Seth decodes the hot new slang kids are using in an all-new Seth Explains Teen Slang, welcomes Trump supporter and rapper Lil Doof (Amber Ruffin) for a special performance and then chats with Demi Lovato, Edgar Ramírez and Ta-Nehisi Coates.
Guest Stars: Demi Lovato, Edgar Ramírez, Ta-Nehisi Coates
27. Ethan Hawke, Lewis Black
November 12, 2020
Seth takes a closer look at the Republican Party supporting Trump as he tries to invalidate the results of the 2020 election and then chats with Ethan Hawke and Lewis Black.
Guest Stars: Lewis Black, Ethan Hawke
28. Dan Aykroyd, Anya Taylor-Joy
November 13, 2020
Seth takes a closer look at Trump and his campaign getting quickly batted down every time they file a new lawsuit and then chats with Dan Aykroyd and Anya Taylor-Joy.
Guest Stars: Dan Aykroyd, Anya Taylor-Joy
29. Kaley Cuoco, Cazzie David
November 17, 2020
Seth takes a closer look at Trump irreversibly lighting American democracy on fire before interviewing Kaley Cuoco about The Flight Attendant and Cazzie David about her book No One Asked for This: Essays.
Guest Stars: Kaley Cuoco, Cazzie David
30. Hugh Laurie, Rachel Bloom, LP
November 17, 2020
Seth lets Amber Ruffin recap what’s been happening in the news with a new Amber Says What, then speaks to Hugh Laurie and Rachel Bloom before welcoming musical guest LP.
Guest Stars: Hugh Laurie, Rachel Bloom
31. Hugh Grant, Emily Spivey
November 19, 2020
Seth takes a closer look at Trump and senior members of the GOP engaging in an assault on democracy, speaks to Hugh Grant about The Undoing and reminisces about SNL with Emily Spivey.
Guest Stars: Hugh Grant, Emily Spivey
32. Michael Moore, Rich Eisen
November 20, 2020
Seth takes a closer look at Trump trying to overturn the will of Michigan voters before speaking with Michael Moore and Rich Eisen.
Guest Stars: Rich Eisen, Michael Moore
33. Mandy Moore, Jeff Tweedy
November 24, 2020
Seth takes a closer look at Trump firing one of his lawyers after she claimed the election was rigged as part of a vast conspiracy, chats with Mandy Moore and Jeff Tweedy and then welcomes Tweedy for a musical performance.
Guest Stars: Mandy Moore, Jeff Tweedy
34. Amy Adams, Adam Davidson
November 25, 2020
John Mulaney drops by to give Seth his opinion on Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and Netflix’s The Crown, and then Seth chats with Amy Adams and Adam Davidson.
Guest Stars: Amy Adams, Adam Davidson
35. John Oliver, Joe Buck
November 26, 2020
Seth takes a closer look at Trump and his gang of very bad lawyers laying the groundwork to spend four years baselessly claiming the election was stolen from him and then chats with John Oliver and Joe Buck.
Guest Stars: Joe Buck, John Oliver
36. The Meyers Family, Kurt Vile
November 27, 2020
Seth and his family sizzle through a list of topics and fire sick burns at some deserving subjects in an all-new Ya Burnt and then chat before welcoming musical guest Kurt Vile.
Guest Stars: Kurt Vile
37. Nick Kroll, Jeremy O. Harris, Sam Hunt
December 8, 2020
Seth takes a closer look at Trump trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election before speaking with guests Nick Kroll and Jeremy O. Harris and welcoming musical guest Sam Hunt.
Guest Stars: Nick Kroll, Sam Hunt
38. Jimmy Fallon, Joe Manganiello
December 9, 2020
Seth lets Late Night writer Jeff Wright come clean about why he’s jealous of Donald Trump before talking to guests Jimmy Fallon and Joe Manganiello and enduring another edition of Popsicle Schtick.
Guest Stars: Jimmy Fallon, Joe Manganiello
39. Aubrey Plaza, Natalie Palamides
December 10, 2020
Seth takes a closer look at the Supreme Court dealing Trump another legal defeat before speaking with guests Aubrey Plaza and Natalie Palamides.
Guest Stars: Aubrey Plaza, Natalie Palamides
40. Blake Shelton, Jenny Slate, My Morning Jacket
December 11, 2020
Seth takes a closer look at Trump joining Texas in a long-shot lawsuit to overturn the results of the 2020 election before speaking with guests Blake Shelton and Jenny Slate and welcoming musical guest My Morning Jacket.
Guest Stars: Jenny Slate, Blake Shelton
41. The Chicks, Jamie Demetriou, Christina Aguilera
December 15, 2020
Seth takes a closer look at the Electoral College voting to make Joe Biden the next president of the United States, then chats with The Chicks and Jamie Demetriou before welcoming musical guest Christina Aguilera.
Guest Stars: Christina Aguilera, Jamie Demetriou
42. Amanda Seyfried, Craig Robinson, Mehdi Hasan
December 16, 2020
Seth has some strong words for Republicans who refuse to accept the election results in a new Hey! then chats with Amanda Seyfried, Craig Robinson and Mehdi Hasan.
Guest Stars: Craig Robinson, Amanda Seyfried
43. Stacey Abrams, Holland Taylor
December 17, 2020
Seth takes a closer look at the Republican Party and right-wing media still insisting there’s a way for Trump to subvert the will of the voters and remain in office and then chats with Stacey Abrams and Holland Taylor.
Guest Stars: Stacey Abrams, Holland Taylor
44. Kristen Wiig, Carrie Underwood
December 18, 2020
Seth takes a closer look at the president and his enablers continuing their attempt to end democracy, then chats with Kristen Wiig and Carrie Underwood before hearing a musical performance from Underwood.
Guest Stars: Carrie Underwood, Kristen Wiig
45. Amy Poehler, Burna Boy
January 5, 2021
Seth takes a closer look at Trump pressuring Georgia’s secretary of state to overturn election results before speaking with Amy Poehler and welcoming musical guest Burna Boy.
Guest Stars: Amy Poehler
46. Chelsea Handler, Maika & Maritza Moulite
January 6, 2021
Seth takes a closer look at President Trump defending his possibly illegal phone call with Georgia officials, then chats with Chelsea Handler and authors Maika and Maritza Moulite.
Guest Stars: Chelsea Handler
47. Nicolle Wallace, Killer Mike
January 7, 2021
Seth takes a moment to address the surreal and horrifying scenes of an armed insurrection incited, directed and encouraged by Donald Trump before speaking with guests Nicolle Wallace and Killer Mike.
Guest Stars: Nicolle Wallace, Killer Mike
48. Bill Hader, Fran Lebowitz
January 8, 2021
Seth takes a closer look at how House and Senate Republicans tried to throw out the results of the presidential election even after a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, then chats with Bill Hader and Fran Lebowtiz.
Guest Stars: Fran Lebowitz, Bill Hader
49. John Goodman, Amber Ruffin & Lacey Lamar, Future Islands
January 12, 2021
Seth takes a closer look at the Republicans who incited the violent insurrection at the Capitol telling everyone it’s “time to move on,” then chats with John Goodman, Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar before welcoming musical guest Future Islands.
Guest Stars: John Goodman, Amber Ruffin
50. Carey Mulligan, Leslie Jordan, Neil Gaiman
January 13, 2021
Seth takes a closer look at House Democrats calling on Vice President Pence to remove President Trump through the 25th Amendment, then chats with Carey Mulligan, Leslie Jordan and Neil Gaiman.
Guest Stars: Carey Mulligan, Leslie Jordan, Neil Gaiman
51. Bobby Moynihan, Rep. Andy Kim
January 14, 2021
Seth takes a closer look at the House voting to impeach President Trump for inciting last week’s Capitol insurrection, then chats with Bobby Moynihan and Rep. Andy Kim.
Guest Stars: Bobby Moynihan, Andy Kim
52. Anne Hathaway, Jane Levy
January 15, 2021
Seth takes a closer look at a twice-impeached Trump turning against some of his closest allies as his White House gets packed up, then chats with Anne Hathaway and Jane Levy.
Guest Stars: Anne Hathaway, Jane Levy
53. James Spader, Julia Michaels
January 19, 2021
Seth takes a closer look at the damage President Trump will leave behind, then chats with James Spader before welcoming musical guest Julia Michaels.
Guest Stars: James Spader, Julia Michaels
54. Rachel Maddow, Billie Piper
January 20, 2021
Seth takes a closer look at how Donald Trump spent his last day as president of the United States, then chats with Rachel Maddow and Billie Piper.
Guest Stars: Billie Piper, Rachel Maddow
55. Chris Hayes
January 21, 2021
Seth takes a closer look at Joe Biden being inaugurated as the 46th president of the United States, then chats with Chris Hayes.
Guest Stars: Chris Hayes
56. Sen. Bernie Sanders, Abby Phillip
January 22, 2021
Seth takes a closer look at Joe Biden working to clean up the mess left by Donald Trump on his first full day as president, then chats with Sen. Bernie Sanders and Abby Phillip.
Guest Stars: Bernie Sanders, Abby Phillip
57. Gillian Anderson, Kate Flannery, Bartees Strange
January 26, 2021
Seth takes a closer look at the GOP stonewalling President Biden’s agenda, then touches base with Gillian Anderson and Kate Flannery before welcoming musical guest Bartees Strange.
Guest Stars: Gillian Anderson, Kate Flannery, Bartees Strange
58. Ted Danson, Brooks Wheelan, Ann Patchett
January 27, 2021
Seth fires off sick burns at deserving topics in a new Ya Burnt before speaking with guests Ten Danson, Brooks Wheelan and Ann Patchett.
Guest Stars: Ted Danson, Brooks Wheelan, Ann Patchett
59. Stanley Tucci, Kate Berlant & Jacqueline Novak
January 28, 2021
Seth takes a closer look at Republicans doing everything possible to sabotage President Biden’s agenda before speaking with guests Stanley Tucci, Kate Berlant and Jacqueline Novak.
Guest Stars: Stanley Tucci, Kate Berlant, Jacqueline Novak
60. Desus & Mero, Ryan Shazier
January 29, 2021
Seth takes a closer look at Republicans getting upset about President Joe Biden not working with them, then speaks with Desus & Mero and Ryan Shazier.
Guest Stars: Ryan Shazier
61. Post Malone, Mary Steenburgen
February 2, 2021
Seth takes a closer look at President Biden agreeing to meet with GOP senators after Republicans whined about the supposed lack of bipartisanship in his response to the COVID-19 crisis, then chats with Post Malone and Mary Steenburgen.
Guest Stars: Post Malone, Mary Steenburgen
62. David Duchovny, Elizabeth Olsen, Wright Thompson
February 3, 2021
Seth has some strong words for the unnecessary annual tradition of Groundhog Day in a new Hey!, then chats with David Duchovny, Elizabeth Olsen and Wright Thompson.
Guest Stars: David Duchovny, Elizabeth Olsen, Wright Thompson
63. Amy Schumer, Thomas Middleditch
February 4, 2021
Seth takes a closer look at Republicans making it clear they’re willing to excuse the behavior of Donald Trump and Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, then chats with Amy Schumer and Thomas Middleditch.
Guest Stars: Amy Schumer, Thomas Middleditch
64. Michelle Pfeiffer, The Tenderloins, Baio
February 5, 2021
Seth welcomes actress Michelle Pfeiffer, comedy troupe The Tenderloins, a musical performance by Baio, and Matt Cameron sits in with the 8G Band.
Guest Stars: Michelle Pfeiffer
65. Bill Burr, Justin Hartley
February 9, 2021
Seth takes a closer look at former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial being a chance to hold Trump accountable for his crimes, then chats with Bill Burr and Justin Hartley.
Guest Stars: Bill Burr, Justin Hartley
66. Casey Affleck, Anthony Atamanuik
February 10, 2021
Seth takes a closer look at the beginning of former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial, then chats with Casey Affleck and Anthony Atamanuik.
Guest Stars: Casey Affleck, Anthony Atamanuik
67. Allison Janney, Rep. Cori Bush
February 11, 2021
Seth takes a closer look at Senate Republicans sticking with former President Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial, then chats with Allison Janney and Rep. Cori Bush.
Guest Stars: Allison Janney, Cori Bush
68. Will Forte, Annie Mumolo
February 12, 2021
Seth takes a closer look at the House impeachment managers presenting a damning and powerful case against former President Donald Trump this week, then chats with Will Forte and Annie Mumolo.
Guest Stars: Will Forte, Annie Mumolo
69. Secretary Pete Buttigieg, The Hold Steady
February 23, 2021
Seth takes a closer look at the Republican Party lying about the Green New Deal and the 2020 election as the U.S. passes a grim coronavirus milestone, then chats with Secretary Pete Buttigieg before welcoming musical guest The Hold Steady.
Guest Stars: Pete Buttigieg
70. Colin Jost, Harvey Guillén
February 24, 2021
Seth decodes the hot new slang kids are using in an all-new Teen Slang, then chats with Colin Jost and Harvey Guillén.
Guest Stars: Harvey Guillén, Colin Jost
71. Ice-T, Tracey Wigfield
February 25, 2021
Seth takes a closer look at some glimmers of hope on the horizon nearly one year after the COVID-19 pandemic radically changed our lives, then chats with Ice-T and Tracey Wigfield.
Guest Stars: Tracey Wigfield, Ice-T
72. David Spade, Jason Mantzoukas
February 26, 2021
Seth takes a closer look at Republicans continuing to rally around former President Donald Trump as he prepares to deliver his first speech since leaving office, then chats with David Spade and Jason Mantzoukas.
Guest Stars: David Spade, Jason Mantzoukas
73. Kenan Thompson, Steven Yeun, Julien Baker
March 2, 2021
Seth takes a closer look at former President Donald Trump making his first post-presidency public appearance at the Conservative Political Action Conference, then chats with Kenan Thompson and Steven Yeun before welcoming musical guest Julien Baker.
Guest Stars: Kenan Thompson, Steven Yeun, Julien Baker
74. Regina King, Kathryn Hahn, Chang-Rae Lee
March 3, 2021
Seth lets Amber Ruffin recap what’s been happening in the news with a new Amber Says What, then chats with Regina King, Kathryn Hahn and Chang-rae Lee.
Guest Stars: Regina King, Kathryn Hahn, Chang-rae Lee
75. Jake Tapper, Glynn Turman
March 4, 2021
Seth takes a closer look at Texas and Mississippi announcing that they’re lifting their COVID-19 restrictions against the strong warnings of public health officials, then chats with Jake Tapper and Glynn Turman.
Guest Stars: Jake Tapper, Glynn Turman
76. Ike Barinholtz, Lilly Singh
March 5, 2021
Seth takes a closer look at Senate Democrats clearing a procedural hurdle to pass their COVID-19 relief bill, then chats with Ike Barinholtz and Lilly Singh.
Guest Stars: Ike Barinholtz, Lilly Singh
77. Eddie Murphy, Guy Fieri
March 8, 2021
Seth takes a closer look at Republicans refusing to vote for Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill before catching up with Eddie Murphy and Guy Fieri.
Guest Stars: Eddie Murphy, Guy Fieri
78. Don Johnson, Christina Hendricks, Fruit Bats
March 10, 2021
Seth interviews Melania Trump (Amber Ruffin) about the Office of Melania Trump, then catches up with Don Johnson and Christina Hendricks before welcoming musical guest Fruit Bats.
Guest Stars: Don Johnson, Christina Hendricks
79. Bill Gates, Audra McDonald
March 11, 2021
Seth takes a closer look at Democrats passing a $1.9trillion COVID relief bill before catching up with Bill Gates and Audra McDonald.
Guest Stars: Bill Gates, Audra McDonald
80. Amy Poehler, Phoebe Bridgers
March 12, 2021
Seth takes a closer look at President Biden signing his $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill on the one-year anniversary of the pandemic before catching up with Amy Poehler and Phoebe Bridgers.
Guest Stars: Amy Poehler, Phoebe Bridgers
81. Jennifer Garner, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Valerie June
March 16, 2021
Seth takes a closer look at dozens of prominent New York Democrats calling on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign, then catches up with Jennifer Garner and Rep. Jamie Raskin before welcoming musical guest Valerie June.
Guest Stars: Jennifer Garner, Jamie Raskin, Valerie June
82. Joel McHale, Yara Shahidi, Mark Harris
March 17, 2021
Late Night writers Amber Ruffin and Jenny Hagel read some jokes that would sound wrong coming from Seth in a new Jokes Seth Can’t Tell, then Seth catches up with Joel McHale, Yara Shahidi and Mark Harris.
Guest Stars: Joel McHale, Yara Shahidi
83. Dr. Anthony Fauci, Diane von Furstenberg
March 18, 2021
Seth takes a closer look at Fox News and the GOP struggling to criticize President Biden’s coronavirus response, then catches up with Dr. Anthony Fauci and Diane von Furstenberg.
Guest Stars: Anthony Fauci, Diane von Fürstenberg
84. Sarah Silverman, Nico Hiraga
March 19, 2021
Seth takes a closer look at Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell promising a “scorched earth” Senate if Democrats change the filibuster to pass sweeping and urgently needed democracy reforms, then catches up with Sarah Silverman and Nico Hiraga.
Guest Stars: Sarah Silverman, Nico Hiraga
85. Ken Jeong, Eddie Izzard, Griff
March 23, 2021
Seth takes a closer look at the former top prosecutor for the Capitol riots saying that evidence from the attack could support sedition charges, then catches up with Ken Jeong and Eddie Izzard before welcoming musical guest Griff.
Guest Stars: Ken Jeong, Eddie Izzard
86. Megan Mullally & Nick Offerman, Sebastian Stan, Baratunde Thurston
March 24, 2021
Seth sizzles through a list of topics like Piers Morgan in Ya Burnt before speaking with guests Megan Mullally, Nick Offerman, Sebastian Stan and Baratunde Thurston.
Guest Stars: Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally, Sebastian Stan
87. Kevin Bacon, Retta
March 25, 2021
Seth takes a closer look at Republicans, the gun lobby and Fox News opposing wildly popular gun safety measures before catching up with Kevin Bacon and Retta.
Guest Stars: Kevin Bacon, Retta
88. Sacha Baron Cohen, Viet Thanh Nguyen
March 26, 2021
Seth takes a closer look at Biden holding his first press conference as president before speaking with guests Sacha Baron Cohen and Viet Thanh Nguyen.
Guest Stars: Sacha Baron Cohen, Viet Thanh Nguyen
89. John Oliver, Chloé Zhao
April 13, 2021
Seth takes a closer look at the House Ethics Committee opening an investigation into Congressman Matt Gaetz, then catches up with John Oliver and Chloé Zhao.
Guest Stars: John Oliver, Chloé Zhao
90. Denis Leary, Cristin Milioti, Patrick Radden Keefe
April 14, 2021
Seth lets Amber Ruffin recap what’s been happening in the news with a new Amber Says What, then catches up with Denis Leary, Cristin Milioti and Patrick Radden Keefe.
Guest Stars: Cristin Milioti, Denis Leary, Patrick Radden Keefe
91. Gayle King, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Anderson East
April 15, 2021
Seth takes a closer look at Republicans trying to cancel everyone from Dr. Fauci to Major League Baseball, then catches up with Gayle King and Mary Lynn Rajskub before welcoming musical guest Anderson East.
Guest Stars: Gayle King, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Anderson East
92. Rob Lowe, Domhnall & Brian Gleeson, Emerald Fennell
April 16, 2021
Seth takes a closer look at the GOP using the power of the state to punish critics and suppress votes, then catches up with Rob Lowe, Domhnall & Brian Gleeson and Emerald Fennell.
Guest Stars: Rob Lowe, Domhnall Gleeson, Brian Gleeson
93. Catherine Zeta-Jones, Wyatt Russell
April 20, 2021
Seth welcomes actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, actor Wyatt Russell, and Emmanuelle Caplette sits in with the 8G Band.
Guest Stars: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Wyatt Russell
94. Hank Azaria, Brandi Carlile, Dulcé Sloan
April 21, 2021
Seth welcomes actor Hank Azaria, author Brandi Carlile, comic Dulcé Sloan, and Emmanuelle Caplette sits in with the 8G Band.
Guest Stars: Hank Azaria, Brandi Carlile, Dulcé Sloan
95. Christine Baranski, Melissa Villaseñor
April 22, 2021
Seth welcomes actress Christine Baranski, comic Melissa Villaseñor, and Emmanuelle Caplette sits in with the 8G Band.
Guest Stars: Melissa Villaseñor, Christine Baranski
96. Gwen Stefani, Adam McKay
April 23, 2021
Seth welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Gwen Stefani, filmmaker Adam McKay, and Emmanuelle Caplette sits in with the 8G Band.
97. Anna Kendrick, Phil Donahue & Marlo Thomas
April 27, 2021
Seth welcomes actress Anna Kendrick and podcast hosts Phil Donahue & Marlo Thomas.
98. Ed Helms, Michelle Buteau, Sen. Jon Tester
April 28, 2021
Seth welcomes actor Ed Helms, comic Michelle Buteau, and Senator Jon Tester.
99. Elisabeth Moss, Ari Melber, Moon Vs Sun
April 29, 2021
Seth welcomes actress Elisabeth Moss, journalist Ari Melber, and a musical performance by Moon Vs Sun.
100. Leslie Jordan, Ashnikko feat. Princess Nokia
April 30, 2021
Seth welcomes actor Leslie Jordan and a musical performance by Ashnikko & Princess Nokia.
101. Michael Che, Richard Kind
May 4, 2021
Seth welcomes actor Michael Che, actor Richard Kind, and Mario Duplantier sits in with the 8G Band.
102. Pete Davidson, Jodie Turner-Smith, George Saunders
May 5, 2021
Seth welcomes actor Pete Davidson, actress Jodie Turner-Smith, author George Saunders, and Mario Duplantier sits in with the 8G Band.
103. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Robin Thede, Ryan Hurd with Maren Morris
May 6, 2021
Seth welcomes Senator Amy Klobuchar, actress Robin Thede, a musical performance by Ryan Hurd & Maren Morris, and Mario Duplantier sits in with the 8G Band.
104. Dave Grohl, Ziwe, Foo Fighters
May 7, 2021
Seth takes a closer look at the Republican Party’s contempt for democracy, then catches up with Dave Grohl and Ziwe before enjoying a musical performance by Foo Fighters.
105. Tracee Ellis Ross, Paula Pell
May 11, 2021
Seth welcomes actress Tracee Ellis Ross and actress Paula Pell.
106. Amy Adams, Stacey Abrams, Ashe
May 12, 2021
Seth welcomes actress Amy Adams, activist Stacey Abrams, and a musical performance by Ashe.
Guest Stars: Amy Adams, Stacey Abrams, Ashlyn Rae Willson
107. Aidy Bryant, Barry Jenkins
May 13, 2021
Seth welcomes actress Aidy Bryant and director Barry Jenkins.
108. Anthony Mackie, Jean Smart
May 14, 2021
Seth welcomes actor Anthony Mackie and actress Jean Smart.
109. Julianna Margulies, Josh Duhamel, Alaina Castillo
May 18, 2021
Seth welcomes actress Julianna Margulies, actor Josh Duhamel, a musical performance by Alaina Castillo, and Brian Frasier-Moore sits in with the 8G Band.
110. Nick Jonas, Sam Jay, Deb Haaland
May 19, 2021
Seth welcomes singer Nick Jonas, comic Sam Jay, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, and Brian Frasier-Moore sits in with the 8G Band.
111. Sen. Bernie Sanders, Action Bronson
May 20, 2021
Seth welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders, rapper Action Bronson, and Brian Frasier-Moore sits in with the 8G Band.
112. Rob McElhenney, Ryan O'Connell
May 21, 2021
Seth welcomes actor Rob McElhenney, actor Ryan O’Connell, and Brian Frasier-Moore sits in with the 8G Band.
113. Ewan McGregor, Casey Wilson
May 25, 2021
Seth takes a closer look at prominent Republicans continuing to push back against mask rules and COVID vaccines, then catches up with Ewan McGregor and Casey Wilson.
Guest Stars: Ewan McGregor, Casey Wilson
114. Jake Tapper, Nicole Byer, Paul W. Downs
May 26, 2021
Seth Meyers shows a campaign he found advertising a New York mayoral candidate’s very specific agenda, then catches up with Jake Tapper, Nicole Byer, and Paul W. Downs.
115. John Krasinski, Donny Deutsch, dodie
May 27, 2021
Seth takes a closer look at the prosecutor in the criminal investigation of Donald Trump’s business dealings convening a grand jury that could decide whether to indict Trump, then catches up with John Krasinski and Donny Deutsch.
Guest Stars: John Krasinski
116. Joel Edgerton, Edward-Isaac Dovere
May 28, 2021
Seth takes a closer look at Republicans pushing forward with an insane so-called audit of Arizona’s election results, then catches up with Joel Edgerton and Edward-Isaac Dovere.
117. Patrick Wilson, Quinta Brunson
June 8, 2021
Seth welcomes actor Patrick Wilson, writer Quinta Brunson, and Brendan Buckley sits in with the 8G Band.
118. Joel McHale, Bill Cowher, Carmen Christopher
June 9, 2021
Seth welcomes TV host Joel McHale, football coach Bill Cowher, comic Carmen Christopher, and Brendan Buckley sits in with the 8G Band.
119. Will Forte, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
June 10, 2021
Seth welcomes actor Will Forte, executive producer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Brendan Buckley sits in with the 8G Band.
120. David Harbour, Josh O'Connor, Garbage
June 11, 2021
Seth takes a closer look at Mitch McConnell declaring an end to bipartisanship, then catches up with David Harbour and Josh O’Connor before enjoying a musical performance by Garbage.
121. Kenan Thompson, Juno Temple, Marina
June 15, 2021
Seth welcomes actor Kenan Thompson, actress Juno Temple, a musical performance by Marina, and Stevie Nistor sits in with the 8G Band.
122. Wendy Williams, Paul Rabil
June 16, 2021
Seth welcomes talk show host Wendy Williams, professional lacrosse player Paul Rabil, and Stevie Nistor sits in with the 8G Band.
123. Terry Crews, Ann-Margret
June 17, 2021
Seth welcomes actor Terry Crews, actress Ann-Margret, and Stevie Nistor sits in with the 8G Band.
124. Peyton Manning, Bowen Yang, Edgar Wright
June 18, 2021
Seth welcomes TV host Peyton Manning, actor Bowen Yang, filmmaker Edgar Wright, and Stevie Nistor sits in with the 8G Band.
125. Salma Hayek, Jacqueline Novak
June 22, 2021
Seth welcomes actress Salma Hayek, comic Jacqueline Novak, and Kristina Schiano sits in with the 8G Band.
126. Graham Norton, Zosia Mamet, Brandon Taylor
June 23, 2021
Seth welcomes author Graham Norton, actress Zosia Mamet, author Brandon Taylor, and Kristina Schiano sits in with the 8G Band.
127. Bill Clinton, James Patterson, Titus Welliver, Weezer
June 24, 2021
Seth welcomes former President Bill Clinton, author James Patterson, actor Titus Welliver, a musical performance by Weezer, and Kristina Schiano sits in with the 8G Band.
128. John Cena, Kristen Schaal
June 25, 2021
Seth takes a closer look at Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump supposedly distancing themselves from Donald Trump and Rudy Giuliani’s New York law license getting suspended, then speaks with John Cena and Kristen Schaal.
129. Scarlett Johansson, Noah Syndergaard
July 13, 2021
Seth welcomes actress Scarlett Johansson, professional baseball player Noah Syndergaard, and Charlie Benante sits in with the 8G Band.
130. Amy Poehler, M. Night Shyamalan
July 14, 2021
Seth welcomes actress Amy Poehler, filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan, and Charlie Benante sits in with the 8G Band.
131. Florence Pugh, Questlove, Walk The Moon
July 15, 2021
Seth welcomes actress Florence Pugh, musician Questlove, a musical performance by Walk The Moon, and Charlie Benante sits in with the 8G Band.
132. Alan Cumming, Damian Lillard
July 16, 2021
Seth welcomes actor Alan Cumming, professional basketball player Damian Lillard, and Charlie Benante sits in with the 8G Band.
133. Shailene Woodley, Henry Winkler
July 20, 2021
Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump and former Fox News host Bill O’Reilly having trouble selling tickets for their arena tour, then speaks with Shailene Woodley and Henry Winkler.
134. Kristin Chenoweth, Tim Robinson, Simon Rich
July 21, 2021
Seth sizzles through a list of topics and fires sick burns at some deserving subjects in a new Ya Burnt, then speaks with Kristin Chenoweth, Tim Robinson and Simon Rich.
135. Lorde
July 22, 2021
Seth takes a closer look at Trump’s former inaugural committee chair being arrested on foreign agent charges, then speaks with Lorde before taking her day drinking and enjoying a performance of her latest single.
136. Mindy Kaling, Jack Antonoff, Bleachers
July 23, 2021
Seth takes a closer look at Marjorie Taylor Greene refusing to say whether she’s been vaccinated, then speaks with Mindy Kaling and Jack Antonoff before welcoming musical guest Bleachers.
137. Kristen Bell & Dax Shepard, John Stamos
August 10, 2021
Seth takes a closer look at damning new evidence of Donald Trump’s plan to overthrow democracy, then catches up with Kristen Bell, Dax Shepard and John Stamos.
138. Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Amy Poehler, Kevin Smith
August 11, 2021
Seth is joined by Amy Poehler to discuss Andrew Cuomo’s resignation, then catches up with Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Kevin Smith.
139. Andy Samberg, Hannah Waddingham, Tom Odell
August 12, 2021
Seth welcomes actor Andy Samberg, actress Hannah Waddingham, and a musical performance by Tom Odell.
Guest Stars: Hannah Waddingham, Tom Odell, Andy Samberg
140. Ethan Hawke, Jodie Comer
August 13, 2021
Seth welcomes actor Ethan Hawke and actress Jodie Comer.
141. Ben Platt, Dana Bash
August 17, 2021
Seth welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Ben Platt, journalist Dana Bash, and Jeff Bowders sits in with the 8G Band.
142. Jennifer Hudson, Brendan Hunt, Lior Raz
August 18, 2021
Seth welcomes singer-actress Jennifer Hudson, actor Brendan Hunt, actor Lior Raz, and Jeff Bowders sits-in with the 8G Band.
143. Connie Britton, Ms. Pat
August 19, 2021
Seth welcomes actress Connie Britton, comedian Ms. Pat, and Jeff Bowders sits-in with the 8G Band.
144. Cecily Strong, Patton Oswalt
August 20, 2021
Seth welcomes comedian-actress Cecily Strong, comedian-actor Patton Oswalt, and Jeff Bowders sits-in with the 8G Band.
145. Sean Penn, Sharon Horgan
August 24, 2021
Seth welcomes actor Sean Penn, actress Sharon Horgan, and Jerome Flood II sits-in with the 8G Band.
146. Melissa McCarthy & Ben Falcone, J.B. Smoove, Taylor Tomlinson
August 25, 2021
Seth welcomes actress Melissa McCarthy and actor Ben Falcone, actor J.B. Smoove, comedian Taylor Tomlinson, and Jerome Flood II sits-in with the 8G Band.
147. Michael Keaton, Teyonah Parris, Chris Stapleton
August 26, 2021
Seth welcomes actor Michael Keaton, actress Teyonah Parris, a musical performance by Chris Stapleton, and Jerome Flood II sits in with the 8G Band.
148. Michael Shannon, Hannah Einbinder
August 27, 2021
Seth welcomes actor Michael Shannon, actress Hannah Einbinder, and Jerome Flood II sits in with the 8G Band.
149. John Mulaney, Regina Hall
September 8, 2021
Seth has some strong words for fall lovers in a new Hey!, then lets Amber Ruffin have the floor in a new Amber’s Minute of Fury before speaking with John Mulaney and Regina Hall.
Guest Stars: John Mulaney, Regina Hall
150. Selena Gomez, Glenn Howerton, Walker Hayes
September 9, 2021
Seth welcomes actress Selena Gomez, actor Glenn Howerton, and a musical performance by Walker Hayes.
Guest Stars: Selena Gomez, Glenn Howerton
151. Amanda Peet, Paula Pell
September 10, 2021
Seth welcomes actress Amanda Peet and comic Paula Pell.
Guest Stars: Paula Pell, Amanda Peet
152. Sarah Paulson, Machine Gun Kelly
September 14, 2021
Seth welcomes actress Sarah Paulson, rapper & actor Machine Gun Kelly, and José Medeles sits in with the 8G Band.
Guest Stars: mgk, Sarah Paulson
153. Kate Hudson, Jon Bernthal, Natasha Brown
September 15, 2021
Seth welcomes actress Kate Hudson, actor Jon Bernthal, journalist Natasha Brown, and José Medeles sits in with the 8G Band.
Guest Stars: Jon Bernthal, Kate Hudson
154. Nathan Lane, B.J. Novak, Nessa Barrett
September 16, 2021
Seth welcomes actor Nathan Lane, actor B.J. Novak, a musical performance by Nessa Barrett, and José Medeles sits in with the 8G Band.
Guest Stars: Nathan Lane, B.J. Novak, Nessa Barrett

155. The Cast of Brooklyn Nine-Nine
September 17, 2021
Seth takes a closer look at the biggest scandal and mystery in current politics -- Nicki Minaj’s cousin’s friend’s balls -- before celebrating the series finale of Brooklyn Nine-Nine with the entire cast of the show.
Guest Stars: Melissa Fumero, Daniel J. Goor, Joe Lo Truglio
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