Seth Meyers opened his firstLate Nightshow in five months with a long list of thank yous.

He also apologized for pestering these friends during negotiations.

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I am so happy to be back in a room with my writers.

Late Night with Seth Meyers host Seth Meyers

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I miss my writers so much.

they just have a ton of opinions, he joked.

Meyers also thanked his fellowStrike Force 5co-hosts: Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel and John Oliver.

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It was great to have them.

He thanked the audience, both in the room and watching at home.

He thanked his crew for their patience while we worked through this very necessary labor stoppage.

They have my gratitude for that, he said.

So, what did we miss in the last five months?