S5·E138 Killer Mike, Chris Hayes

Episode recap

The episode identified as season 5, episode 138 of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert follows the series’ established pattern of late‑night comedy and interview. The program, which premiered in 2015, is described as a comedy‑talk format that blends satire with conversation and is broadcast live to tape in most American markets Monday through Thursday at 11:35 p.m. Eastern Time. Stephen Colbert serves as host and primary writer, bringing his signature satirical style to each installment.

In this installment, Colbert opened the show by welcoming two guests whose public profiles are noted in the episode’s synopsis. The first guest is Killer Mike, identified as a rapper. The second guest is Chris Hayes, identified as a political commentator. Their appearance aligns with the series’ practice of featuring a range of cultural and political figures for discussion. The brief synopsis supplied by The Movie Database records only that Stephen “welcomes” the two guests, confirming that the episode’s primary focus was the introduction and presence of Killer Mike and Chris Hayes on the program.

The episode therefore consists of the customary opening segment in which Colbert greets the audience, followed by the arrival of the guests. The presence of a rapper and a political commentator together reflects the show’s broader aim of juxtaposing entertainment and current‑affairs perspectives within a single broadcast. No additional plot points, comedic sketches, or interview topics are detailed in the provided material, and the episode’s content beyond the guest introductions is not specified.

As part of season 5, episode 138 contributes to the series’ ongoing run, which continues to be catalogued on databases such as TMDB and referenced in Czech and English language television listings. The episode’s placement in the season’s sequence is documented, and its guest list is the only specific element confirmed by the available synopsis.