The Late Show with Stephen Colbert vs The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

TV Show Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

Updated May 11, 2026

	The Late Show with Stephen ColbertTV · CBS · 2015	The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonTV · NBC · 2014
Current Buzz ScoreMay 11, 2026	3.4 #147	1.0 #695
1-Year Buzz ScoreDaily average	2.2 #374	1.5 #568
Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average	7.8 Jul 15 – Aug 13, 2025 #976	9.9 Jul 7 – Aug 5, 2021 #819

Stacked daily Buzz Score

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon