S1·E115 Adam Driver, Rachel Bloom, Savages

Episode recap

The episode opens with Stephen Colbert delivering his customary opening monologue, in which he addresses recent news and cultural moments with his trademark satirical tone. Following the monologue, Colbert greets the audience and introduces the first guest, actor Adam Driver. The conversation proceeds as a standard interview segment, during which Colbert and Driver exchange questions and answers. The dialogue remains focused on the guest’s current projects and experiences, adhering to the talk‑show format.

After the interview with Driver, Colbert turns his attention to the second guest, actress and comedian Rachel Bloom. Bloom joins Colbert at the desk for a separate interview. The pair discuss Bloom’s recent work and creative endeavors, maintaining the conversational style typical of the program. The interview provides Bloom an opportunity to share insights about her career while Colbert interjects with his characteristic humor.

The episode then transitions to the musical portion of the show. The band Savages takes the stage to perform a live set. The performance is presented as the musical segment of the broadcast, offering viewers a showcase of the group’s sound. The band’s appearance follows the interview segments and is framed as the concluding entertainment piece before the episode’s wrap‑up.

Colbert returns to close the show, offering brief concluding remarks and thanking the guests and musical act for their participation. The episode ends with the host’s sign‑off, completing the typical structure of a Late Show broadcast: monologue, guest interviews, musical performance, and closing. Throughout, the program maintains its comedy‑talk format, with Stephen Colbert guiding each segment and providing the connective commentary that defines the series. The inclusion of Adam Driver, Rachel Bloom, and Savages provides a blend of film, television, and music talent within a single episode.