The series lasted five episodes airing Fridays at 10 p.m. from October 11 to November 8, 2013, in a time-slot previously held by Lockup.

[2] Baldwin discussed current events and past experiences with various guests from news programs, politics, and the arts.

The set was fashioned after a New York City diner, and Baldwin conversed with his guests over coffee while sitting in a corner booth.

[3] The show began its run while the host was in the midst of a two-year contract with MSNBC's production arm, Universal Television.

"[5] On November 15, 2013, MSNBC announced that Up Late would be suspended for two weeks starting with that night's show after Baldwin received criticism for allegedly calling a photographer a "cock-sucking fag".