S5·E103 Hank Azaria, Suzy Nakamura

Episode recap

The episode identified as season 5, episode 103 of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert follows the program’s established format as a comedy‑talk series that airs live‑to‑tape in most American markets Monday through Thursday at 11:35 p.m. Eastern Time. Hosted by Stephen Colbert, the show is known for its satirical commentary and interview segments with figures from film, television and other areas of entertainment. In this installment, Colbert welcomed two guests: actor Hank Azaria and actress Suzy Nakamura.

The episode opened with Colbert delivering his customary opening monologue, which typically blends political satire, cultural observations and humor consistent with the series’ overall tone. After the monologue, Colbert introduced the first guest, Hank Azaria, an actor recognized for his extensive work in television and film. The conversation proceeded in the interview style that characterizes the series, allowing Azaria to discuss his career and recent projects, though specific topics of discussion are not detailed in the available synopsis.

Following the interview with Azaria, the show transitioned to its second guest, Suzy Nakamura, an actress noted for her roles across a variety of screen productions. As with the prior segment, Colbert conducted an interview that adhered to the program’s standard approach of blending humor with insight into the guest’s professional experiences. The episode maintained the pacing and structure typical of The Late Show, moving from monologue to guest interviews without deviation from the format described for the series.

Throughout the broadcast, the production continued to reflect the series’ reputation for combining comedy with current‑affairs commentary, a hallmark noted in the series overview. The episode concluded in line with the show’s usual closing routine, wrapping up the segment with Colbert’s sign‑off. This installment therefore represents a continuation of the series’ established pattern, featuring Stephen Colbert’s satirical hosting alongside interviews with notable entertainment figures Hank Azaria and Suzy Nakamura.