NBC’s Summer Late‑Night Lineup Targets Small Audience
Originally published Jul 13, 2026
By Brian Steinberg · Variety
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Key points
- Fallon and Meyers start a multi‑week summer late‑night run on NBC.
- The shows target the smallest regular TV viewership period.
- Fallon’s Tonight Show launches without direct competitors in its slot.
- NBC hopes the slow season offers growth potential for both hosts.
Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers begin a multi‑week stretch of late‑night shows aimed at summer viewers, the smallest regular TV audience segment. The schedule gives both hosts a chance to attract attention without typical weekday competition.
Fallon will debut his new episode of “The Tonight Show” on Monday, marking the first time the program airs without direct rivals in its timeslot, while Meyers continues his established routine. Executives see the slow summer cycle as an opportunity for growth rather than a ratings challenge.
Read the original story: Variety — by Brian Steinberg