S2·E23 Elijah Wood, Cecily Strong, Ella Henderson

Episode recap

Late Night with Seth Meyers returned for its second season with episode 23, a half‑hour installment that continued the program’s blend of news‑driven comedy, celebrity conversation and live music. The series, which premiered on NBC in 2014, is hosted by former “Saturday Night Live” anchor Seth Meyers, who leads the opening monologue and guides each segment of the broadcast. [3] The show is classified as a talk‑and‑comedy format and is produced for a TV‑14 audience. [1]

In this episode the lineup included three notable guests. Actor Elijah Wood appeared as a featured guest. While the specific topics of his conversation were not detailed in the supplied material, his presence is confirmed by the episode synopsis, which lists him among the participants. [TMDB EPISODE SYNOPSIS] Actress Cecily Strong also took part in the broadcast. As a regular cast member of the series, Strong typically contributes to the comedic sketches and occasional interview segments, and her involvement in this episode is noted in the same synopsis. [TMDB EPISODE SYNOPSIS] The musical portion of the show was provided by singer Ella Henderson, who performed a live set. The synopsis explicitly identifies her as a performer for the episode, confirming that a musical performance was part of the program’s structure. [TMDB EPISODE SYNOPSIS]

The episode followed the established Late Night format: after Meyers’ opening monologue, which usually offers a satirical take on the week’s headlines, the program moved to the guest segment where Wood and Strong were on‑stage. The musical act by Henderson concluded the show, delivering a live rendition of her material for the studio audience. Throughout, the production maintained its characteristic pacing, alternating between comedy bits, interview moments and the final musical performance, as is typical for the series. [1] The episode contributed to the ongoing run of Late Night with Seth Meyers, which has been recognized for its consistent delivery of late‑night talk and comedy content since its debut. [3]