S5·E101 John Krasinski, Rachael & Vilray

Episode recap

The episode identified as season five, episode 101 of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert opens with the host’s customary opening segment, in which he delivers his trademark satirical commentary on recent news and pop‑culture items. Following the monologue, Colbert greets his guest, actor John Krasinski, and conducts a standard interview portion of the program. The conversation provides Krasinski an opportunity to speak about his career and current projects, while Colbert interjects with the show’s characteristic humor and observational jokes. The interview proceeds in the talk‑show format that has defined the series since its debut, with the host and guest seated at the desk and a live audience present.

After the interview, the program transitions to its musical segment. The musical duo Rachael & Vilray take the stage to deliver a live performance. Their appearance fulfills the show’s regular practice of featuring a musical act that performs a song or selection of songs for the audience. The performance is presented as a stand‑alone segment, allowing the musicians to showcase their style within the late‑night talk‑show setting.

The episode concludes with Colbert’s customary closing remarks, in which he thanks both Krasinski and Rachael & Vilray for appearing, and signs off for the night. As with other installments of the series, the broadcast was recorded live to tape and aired in the United States in the 11:35 p.m. Eastern/Pacific time slot, consistent with the program’s Monday‑through‑Thursday schedule. The episode therefore follows the established structure of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, combining a host‑driven monologue, a celebrity interview, and a musical performance within a single half‑hour broadcast.