Conan O’Brien Must Go Season 2: Where is Conan O’Brien going this week? Here’s what we know about Episode 2, release schedule and Season 3

Conan O’Brien is back with a new season of his travel series Conan O’Brien Must Go. The second season is streaming on Max from May 8. The three-episode season will include appearances by Javier Bardem and Taika Waititi.

New Destinations and Guest Appearances

In this season, O’Brien will visit three countries. He travels to Spain, New Zealand and Austria. Actor Javier Bardem joins him in Spain. Director and actor Taika Waititi appears in the New Zealand episode. Each episode focuses on local cultures and interactions with people Conan met through his podcast.

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Release Schedule

Max released the trailer for Season 2 and confirmed the release dates. The season began on Thursday, May 8. New episodes will be available each Thursday. The season will conclude on May 22. The schedule is as follows:

Episode 1: Spain – May 8
Episode 2: New Zealand – May 15
Episode 3: Austria – May 22

Series Background and Format

The show is based on connections made through the Conan O’Brien Needs A Fan podcast. In the podcast, Conan spoke with fans from different countries. Season 1 featured visits to Norway, Thailand, Argentina and Ireland. The travel series focuses on these real fan interactions and cultural exchanges.

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Reasons Behind Short Season

This season includes only three episodes. There are two main reasons for the shorter format. Conan was selected to host the Oscars 2025, which required time and preparation. Also, during filming, Conan lost both of his parents within a short period. This impacted the production timeline.

Season 3 Confirmed

Despite the shortened second season, Max has confirmed a third season. The renewal signals ongoing interest in the show and its unique travel concept.

FAQs

Why does Season 2 of Conan O’Brien Must Go have only three episodes?
The season was shortened because Conan was preparing to host the Oscars 2025 and also experienced the loss of his parents during filming.

Who appears as guests in Season 2 of Conan O’Brien Must Go?
Javier Bardem appears in the Spain episode and Taika Waititi features in the New Zealand episode of the show.