The latest late-night show ratings for the second quarter of 2025 show:
- "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" (CBS) leads the 11:35 pm slot with an average of 2.42 million total viewers and 219,000 in the 18-49 demographic.
- "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" (ABC) follows with 1.77 million viewers, edging out Colbert slightly in the 18-49 demo with 220,000 viewers.
- "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" (NBC) ranks third in the 11:35 pm slot with 1.19 million viewers and 157,000 in the demo.
- Fox News’ "Gutfeld!" leads cable late night earlier at 10 pm with 3.29 million viewers and 238,000 in the demo, showing big gains year-over-year.
- "Late Night with Seth Meyers" (NBC) dominates the 12:37 am slot with 900,000 viewers.
- Comedy Central’s "The Daily Show" averages 994,000 viewers and 190,000 in the demo but saw a slight decline from the previous quarter.
- "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" has experienced a ratings slump in 2025, with notable drops in August 2025 to 1.1 million viewers overall, a 43% decrease from earlier in the year.
Overall, while traditional late-night TV ratings are declining compared to years past, Stephen Colbert remains the top broadcast network late-night host in total viewers, with Kimmel and Fallon trailing. Cable and streaming platforms present some competitive dynamics, particularly with shows like "Gutfeld!"
