Current Status of The Conan O'Brien Show
The Conan O'Brien Show is not producing new weekly episodes as of 2025. The show concluded its linear run on NBC in 2021 and has not been renewed for a new season. New weekly episodes are not scheduled, but past seasons remain available to stream on Max. If you are asking whether the show is still on TV or streaming as a regular series, the answer is no; it is currently off air.
Schedule and Episode Information
Last New Episodes and Renewals
The program aired its final new episodes on NBC in late 2021. There was no official announcement of a renewal beyond that cycle, and no new season has been ordered since. When a show is described as "not still on," this is typically the underlying meaning: no upcoming episodes are scheduled for broadcast or streaming release at a predictable cadence.
How to Watch Past Episodes
Although new episodes are not in production, full episodes and clips are available on Max (formerly HBO Max). Availability can vary by region, so it is a good idea to check the service for current listings. In some markets, recent seasons may also appear on cable on-demand channels, but the primary licensed stream is Max.
- Where to watch: Max (HBO Max)
- Type: Full episodes and clips from aired seasons
- Note: Local broadcast schedules may vary; check your guide for repeats
Background on The Conan O'Brien Show Format
The Conan O'Brien Show was conceived as a return to late-night television for Conan O'Connor after his departure from a prominent network talk show. It featured a mix of celebrity interviews, comedic sketches, musical performances, and field pieces. The format emphasized loose, conversational interviews and self-deprecating humor rather than intense political discourse. The show was produced by Universal Television and aired on NBC in syndicated-friendly time slots.
Key Dates and Milestones
| Date or Period | Event | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| November 2018 | Series announced and premiered | Marked Conan's return to a nightly talk show format post-TBS |
| 2019–2020 | Aired multiple seasons on NBC | Built an audience through consistent weekly episodes |
| 2021 | Final new episodes aired; not renewed | End of the weekly television iteration |
| 2022–2025 | Reruns available on Max; occasional specials | Keeps the catalog accessible while no new season produced |
Distinguishing From Other Conan Projects
Over the course of his career, Conan O'Brien has hosted multiple shows, which can create confusion about whether "The Conan O'Brien Show" is still airing. These include:
- Conan (TBS, 2010–2021): A nightly talk show on cable that ended before The Conan O'Brien Show on NBC began.
- The Legally Prohibited Tour (2010): A live comedy tour following his departure from TBS, not a television series.
- Conan Without Borders (various networks): Periodic specials and documentaries, not a regular series.
- Occasional guest hosting appearances and other digital shorts after 2021.
The Conan O'Brien Show on NBC was its own distinct entity with its own production cycle. Understanding this helps clarify why it is not still on the air while other Conan projects may still appear in some form.
Where the Show Fits Into Conan's Career
The show represents a late-career attempt to re-enter daily television in an industry that has moved heavily toward streaming and podcasts. While it did not achieve the longevity of his TBS run, it offered a different tone and format tailored to a broadcast network audience. Its conclusion reflects broader shifts in how late-night content is consumed, yet the series remains part of his catalog and is sometimes referenced in retrospectives. Past seasons on streaming ensure the content remains discoverable for new viewers.