Fans of “Today with Hoda and Jenna,” also known as the “fourth hour” of “Today,” should be aware of a significant change. Starting Monday, January 13, 2025, the show's title will officially become “Today with Jenna and Friends.” This alteration may necessitate adjustments to your DVR settings if you regularly record the show.
This name change follows Hoda Kotb’s departure from “Today” on January 10, 2025, prompting NBC to remove her name from the show’s title. With no permanent co-host yet selected for Kotb’s vacated chair, the network plans to utilize a rotation of guest co-hosts. This temporary solution explains the inclusion of "and Friends" in the new title.
It is crucial to use your DVR’s search function to verify that the show’s new name is correctly set for recording. While some DVR systems might automatically detect the name change, many likely will not, treating it as a new program for TV listings and ratings purposes. If NBC eventually appoints a permanent co-host for Jenna Bush Hager, another title change—possibly to something like “Today with Jenna and (Co-Host Name)”—is anticipated, necessitating a further DVR update. However, there’s currently no information on the duration of this “friends” format.
The possibility exists that NBC may retain the guest co-host format indefinitely, in which case, the show's name might remain unchanged. This situation requires viewers to remain vigilant and adapt their recording settings accordingly.