S2·E118 Jerry Seinfeld, David Remnick

Episode recap

Late Night with Seth Meyers Season 2, Episode 118 aired as part of the NBC late‑night talk series that began in 2014. The program, hosted by former Saturday Night Live cast member Seth Meyers, follows a standard format that includes an opening monologue, desk‑piece segments, celebrity interviews and a musical performance by the house ensemble known as The 8G Band. The episode was rated TV‑14 and continued the series’ blend of comedy and conversation.

The guest lineup for this installment featured three notable figures. Actor and comedian Jerry Seinfeld appeared for an interview in which he was identified as both an actor and a comic. The conversation provided an opportunity for Seinfeld to reflect on his career in entertainment, consistent with the show’s practice of discussing a guest’s professional background. Journalist David Remnick was also a guest; his presence was noted in the episode description as that of a journalist, allowing the program to explore topics related to his work in the field of news and commentary.

In addition to the interview segments, the episode highlighted a musical contribution from Jon Theodore, the drummer for the rock group Queens of the Stone Age. Theodore joined The 8G Band for a sit‑in performance, adding his distinctive drumming style to the band’s repertoire. The inclusion of a guest musician aligns with the series’ tradition of featuring live music toward the close of each broadcast.

Overall, the episode combined the series’ hallmark elements: Meyers’ opening jokes, a desk‑piece segment, in‑depth discussions with Seinfeld and Remnick, and a collaborative musical piece featuring Theodore with The 8G Band. The broadcast maintained the talk‑show’s established tone of humor and insight, contributing to the ongoing run of Late Night with Seth Meyers, which has been recognized for its consistent format and has earned industry acknowledgment, including an Emmy nomination for outstanding variety talk series in 2022.