Today Show Third Hour Current Cast and Format
The third hour of the Today show is a weekday morning program on NBC that follows the main Today broadcast. It features a rotating mix of anchors, correspondents, and guest experts focused on news, lifestyle, and consumer topics. The segment lineup often includes news updates, interviews, and trending lifestyle stories Today Show on NBCNews.
As of the latest public schedule, the third hour typically airs live from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. ET on weekdays. NBC lists the Today show as a multi-platform brand with digital and TV distribution across the United States and select international markets.
Core Hosts and Recurring Contributors
Core anchors for the third hour often include Craig Melvin, Al Roker, Carson Daly, and Hoda Kotb, depending on the broadcast day. Guest hosts and correspondents from NBC News and Today digital fill in when primary anchors are unavailable Today Show Hosts on NBCNews.
Recurring contributors may include health experts, financial analysts, and pop-culture correspondents who appear on a regular weekly schedule. NBC does not publish a fixed permanent third-hour-only cast, but it highlights rotating contributors in on-air credits and digital recaps.
Programming Focus and Distribution
The third hour emphasizes lifestyle, wellness, consumer advice, and light news analysis. Segments often cover trending topics in health, money, parenting, and entertainment, with a mix of in-studio interviews and remote reports.
NBC distributes the Today show third hour live on its broadcast network and on its streaming platforms, including Peacock and the NBC News app. Viewer engagement data is not publicly disclosed by NBC for the third hour specifically Today Show on Peacock.