It’s finally June and summer (for all intents and purposes) is officially here! Children are running through the streets, parents are terrified at the prospect of dealing with these hellions for three months, and Conan O’Brien is back on the air. It’s the perfect storm.

Yes, indeed, Conan takes over Leno’s role on The Tonight Show and starts things off right with Pearl Jam. In fact, the first few musical guests (Green Day, Sheryl Crow) could’ve played his show when it debuted in the ’90s.

As for the rest of the after hours shows, it’s a mixed bag. Some nights are slim pickin’s, but others are worth watching. Tori Amos brings her piano to Craig Ferguson, Elvis Costello hits up Letterman, and Paul Simon stops by Fallon.

Here’s your Late Night Lobotomy.

Mon—No Doubt*
Tues—Taking Back Sunday
Wed—Katie Melua
Thurs—311
Fri—Asher Roth*

Tues—Paul Simon
Wed—Dave Matthews Band
Thurs—Doves
Fri—Mandy Moore

Mon—Pearl Jam
Tues—Green Day
Wed—Sheryl Crow
Thurs—John Mayer Trio
Fri—Chickenfoot

Mon–Paula Abdul
Wed—Steve Earle
Thurs—Elvis Costello

Tues—Diane Birch

Mon—Tori Amos
Tue—Diane Birch

* = Repeat Episode

Stay tuned, folks!

Categories: Late Night Lobotomy
Tags: Carson Daly, Conan O'Brien, Craig Ferguson, David Letterman, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel