S5·E166 Susan Rice, Sheryl Crow

Episode recap

The episode identified as Season 5, Episode 166 of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert opens with the host’s customary opening segment, in which he delivers a brief monologue that sets the tone for the evening’s program. Following the opening, Colbert introduces his first guest, former National Security Advisor Susan Rice. The introduction notes Rice’s previous role in government, highlighting her experience in national security matters. Colbert then conducts an interview with Rice, providing a platform for her to discuss her career and perspectives. The conversation proceeds in the talk‑show format typical of the series, allowing Rice to respond to Colbert’s questions and comments.

After the interview segment, the show transitions to its musical portion. The episode features a performance by singer‑songwriter Sheryl Crow. Crow takes the stage to deliver a live rendition of one of her songs, accompanied by the program’s house band. The performance is presented as the musical highlight of the broadcast, adhering to the standard structure of the series in which a guest musician appears after the interview segment.

Throughout the episode, the production maintains the comedy‑talk style characteristic of The Late Show, blending humor with interview content and musical entertainment. The episode’s runtime includes the opening monologue, the interview with Susan Rice, and Sheryl Crow’s musical set, completing the typical sequence of segments for a late‑night talk show. No additional guests or recurring segments are noted for this installment. The episode is catalogued in the series’ database as part of the 2015‑present run of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, a program classified as a comedy and talk series.