S5·E65 Jane Fonda, Tan France, Miranda Lambert

Episode recap

The episode opens with Stephen Colbert delivering his customary opening monologue, a segment that typically showcases his brand of satire and comedy. As the host of the late‑night talk series, Colbert also serves as a producer and writer for the program, which airs live to tape in most American markets Monday through Thursday at 11:35 p.m. Eastern Time. The show’s format routinely moves from the monologue to a series of guest interviews followed by a musical performance, and this installment follows that structure.

The first guest is actress Jane Fonda, whose career spans film, television and activism. Colbert greets her and conducts an interview that occupies a portion of the hour. The conversation is presented in the standard talk‑show style, allowing Fonda to discuss her work and perspectives while Colbert interjects his trademark humor.

Following Fonda, the program welcomes Tan France, known for his role as a television personality and fashion expert. France joins Colbert for a second interview segment, during which the host and guest exchange remarks in the customary relaxed, conversational tone of the series.

The episode concludes with a musical performance by country singer Miranda Lambert. Lambert delivers a live rendition of one of her songs, as is customary for the show’s musical segment, providing the final portion of the broadcast before the closing credits roll.

Throughout the hour, the production maintains the series’ TV‑14 rating, reflecting its blend of comedy, commentary and occasional mature language. The episode is catalogued as season 5, episode 65 of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and is listed in the series’ database entries on The Movie Database and other reference sites. No additional guests or segments are noted for this particular broadcast, and the episode’s content is limited to the opening monologue, the two interviews with Fonda and France, and Lambert’s musical performance.