Exactly What You Thought, But So Much Worse Than You Imagined

[@lorrainethomas8797]

Stephen, I truly understand the thrill it is to be returning to a live audience. But please understand how much you have a) mastered remote late night and 2) kept so many of us united while we were divided. Bless you. Because America doesn't have to smell like this.

[@Cryhai]

The camera/animation gags he has pulled off with the current format were brilliant, and I’m definitely gonna miss them. Plus the interaction with Evie and the crew felt more real and natural than with the studio audience

[@pattyamato8758]

Love Steven for helping us get thru the pandemic and the years of the Fartus who just stunk things up and left.

[@WarriorQueenUnicorn]

"Love Steven for... helping us get through... the years of the Fartus..."😭🤣🥰

[@dleet86]

@@WarriorQueenUnicorn Countering the ignorance that fans of Fox's Alt-Right Taint (F.A.R.T. for short) promote, takes quite a talent. He is facing the Pompous Oleaginous Obsequious Party (aka P.O.O.P. for short, formerly GOP), too as they tune into F.A.R.T. for their daily dose of common scents. Tucker does not notice the stench. I think he is too close to the source of F.A.R.T. because he has a nose for news. He is a crack reporter ya know.

[@St.Linguini_of_Pesto]

[Lifts arms, sniffs] whaddya mean _smell?_ I'm aromatic. That's what my plushies tell me. 🤪

[@user-tb5ns7hc5i]

Stephen’s cabin fever spontaneous Chris rant has to be one of the funniest bits I’ve seen. Thank you for leaving it in and not editing it out of tonight’s monologue. Gold. It’s how we all feel at this point. Very poignant.

[@karenwillough180]

This was the best Colbert I’ve seen in a while.

[@shenanikenz]

Agree!

[@frankcheng05]

@@karenwillough180 7579878768 9

[@Mediaright]

A bit... ...sure. ^^ That's what it was... yeah.

[@kr13100]

Yes it was almost as if he channeled his Colbert report character to get into the rant.

[@allebaba1966]

The way that we are witnessing Steven slowly dissolve into chaos as he gets closer to the live show is truly the most entertaining performance art I have ever seen

[@davemick7216]

It's like having to use the toilet so much worse, the closer you get to your house.

[@notsonutsomills593]

At least spell his name right.🙄

[@Demerus99]

I'm going to miss his interaction with the staff and his wife when he goes back, I love this so much more.

[@crushedit1497]

Let me know when you find comedy and not political mind twisting rhetoric first.

[@Demerus99]

So you come to watch the show to complain about it and leave inane comments on a random persons comment? What in the world motivates you?

[@taylorstratford9717]

@@crushedit1497 eat me

[@cocorees5]

What are you so worried about? Only a wife could laugh at him! What are you worried about?

[@Baelor-Breakspear]

Yeah it’s sweet his wife is his biggest cheerleader. It’s really nice and I think it’s sweet. I said sweet twice because it’s twice as sweet as normal.

[@ligeiaztomb2755]

I am going to miss this format. I like the singular laughter. This feels more intimate...and somehow HILARIOUS.

[@petuniapop7819]

Stephen ranting off the rails “THESE LAST 15 MONTHS WERE FINE. WHY WOULD YOU THINK IT BOTHERED ME??” .... I felt that ☠️

[@drewski1535]

0:20 I'm really gonna miss the background laughter and snickering 😅😅😅😂😂😂

[@karengummer6657]

I really like this format and I'm really going to miss it

[@jessetorres8738]

I miss Our Cartoon President and want Colbert to renew it for a 4th Season! The guy who voiced Trump also voices Biden, and it's not like the government is less of a cartoon with just a different President. I even have a great idea for the Season 4 cover art image: It's Washington Crossing The Delaware with Biden as Washington, Harris as Monroe (the soldier holding the flag behind Washington), and the rest of the people in the boat could be Dr. Jill, Hunter, Doug (Kamala's husband), Pelosi, Schumer, A.O.C., Sanders, Buttigeig, Yellen, Fauci, and Psaki.

[@jonny-b4954]

Yeah, the return to an audience is going to suck. Ha. Such an outdated format for what's basically an internet show now. Was crossing my fingers they'd announce a big change but guess the audience and fake applause is a little too engrained haha.

[@toddwatson2245]

Really?

[@JohnBarron-n]

Out of all the late night hosts; he needs the physical comedy and the audience most.

[@ekibirigeable]

I like the live audience

[@ryansoule6628]

I'm so going to miss this format and his wife's contagious laugh. One of the best things to have come about during this covid mess. Kept me laughing on some pretty dark days

[@owens311]

as someone who watches the show through KZbin, I have to say that this format has been much better for this platform. I'm going to miss the ad-hoc feeling of the show. It showed off his personality and improv skills more. Hopefully they take some of the positives from this format and roll it into the previous show's format, instead of just going back to the way it was. Even though I enjoyed the old format too.

[@hillolilly]

Agreed! And I find this is true for Seth Meyers and Trevor Noah as well!

[@SherriSLC]

Completely agree! And I will miss his lovely wife's laughter.

[@cocorees5]

Omg are you serious! He is about as funny as a raging boil on your arse! 😝

[@richwojehowski1123]

@@cocorees5 Would you please then tell us WTF you're here watching it then?!?!?

[@cocorees5]

@@richwojehowski1123 to have a bloody good laugh! We need it🤣

[@dimitriosp7214]

"it's almost as if we're making this shit up!" Lol this was the best monologue in all the pandemic.

[@salmamesaddek6768]

Agreed!

[@timkdiamond]

Totally. ⭐️

[@onebylandtwoifbysearunifby5475]

Between the "Jewish Space Lasers" and the "Italian Space Lasers", I'm surprised anybody makes it to the corner store. 😂

[@sion8]

I know!

[@enviromental2565]

But these same laser believing morons don't believe we actually landed on the moon. SMH

[@charlesarturo7718]

BTW, GREAT screen name!...

[@Psiberzerker]

Why hasn't America stepped up, and taken credit for the Space Lasers? We can't let foreigners have the best Space Lasers! Quick, ship something to Baikonur! I don't know, make it look good, with diamonds and stuff. (Covers mic) Diamonds work for lasers, right? What do you mean Baikonur is closed? Well who hacked them? Oh. (Looks up at camera, and loosens tie.)

[@davidsantor1760]

😁

[@Tonyhouse1168]

I’m gonna miss the Stephen+Evie+Laughing Cameraman shows…

[@MothGirl007]

Same.

[@lorrainethomas8797]

Yep.

[@alaakalloub1474]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jn3cZoabi6eWh9kب

[@brianjeffrey1913]

I really hope he will continue to have her on the show at least 2 or 3 days a month.

[@takr797979]

ditto.. this format has really grown on me

[@tophers3756]

I'm going to miss the intimacy of the pandemic episodes.

[@Marijuanifornia]

I miss believing that a heavily-armed "free" society would defend itself against violent domestic terrorists. But, yeah, television shows are important, too.

[@Sauerdrops]

Well, if the world is going back to "normal" the next pandemic is right around the corner. And this one is not over.

[@bubbleraydiddly3334]

@@Marijuanifornia bro just post your own comment if you want the traction. Why do people feel the need to try and undermine others platform

[@kgames1748]

Facts

[@j4242]

Stephens breakdown speaks to me! Anyone else gonna miss "A Late Show" from home? End of an era.

[@819lioness]

I love that Steven avoids saying the name of that old guy that used to live in the White House!

[@Daluna13]

Why would he, he is never going to go on his show

[@studio1127]

I love how he uses names 'we the people ' have come up with in the last 4 years for lord dampnut. 🤪

[@ekdaufin1485]

Yessss

[@daisy_jericho_seth]

Should have started that 5 years ago.

[@randyjh82]

You mean Mar-a-Lardo?

[@livetime5815]

"Exactly What You Thought, But So Much Worse Than You Imagined." Well said Stephen, well said.

[@gerryjr6490]

Best segment title ever

[@leahosullivan1057]

Stephen's mental breakdown was the funniest thing I've seen in ages 🤣

[@toddbevans4192]

That sharpie really fucked with him 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Fruitfulbranch]

The camera man’s laughter is so freaking contagious lol. Going to miss it.

[@markrm16]

They should keep playing it in the background in case it's a rough night.

[@rudy2360]

This last week has been off the rails hilarious!

[@WayneLewisRSP]

I am really really really really really really really going to miss every aspect of these shows when everything goes back into the theater.

[@frazernagy3143]

The slow descent into insanity has been one of the greatest things to watch ever! Keep the off cuff stuff coming Stephen!

[@senordieter1509]

On the last show before you go back „to before“, please put your hidden entourage in front of the camera. Their genuine laughter was awesome. You all did a really great job - from the bathtub to the stylish closet. Thanks for keeping me partially sane.

[@peNdantry]

Good idea. They all need to take a bow!

[@akinpaws]

One of them is executive producer Chris Licht. I haven't figured out who Mark is. Cameraman?

[@chrissiek8706]

@@akinpaws yeah, he hugged Mark few weeks back, when restrictions were lifted

[@impoisonivy88]

I'm really going to miss this format. He doesn't need the live audience.

[@mijnordna]

I agree, he should continue from home, the format really plays to his strengths. He is so good in an informal setting. Just clear out the rest of the basement, thrown in another chair or two and a small bandstand for the musical acts that could all do stripped-down acoustic versions of their hits. Done!

[@ClockwiseCat]

@@mijnordna I agree with you, but this is not his home.

[@seanbohan9491]

Agreed. Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers and, of course, Stephen, are all far better in this format. Too bad it's ending...

[@ngkos17]

My favorite part of this format is actually the muffled laughter from his staff. I find it really really funny and refreshing rather than the laugh from the audience that sometimes sounds like a laugh track.

[@Tristanosaurs]

I agree, he is great in this format. He doesn't need the audience. But it is so clear HE needs the audience.

[@spicyramendotcom7975]

The “space gourd unit” bit was just pure comedy gold

[@timkingsemail]

I cannot stop laughing at 'Gourd, gourd!!!!' 7:08

[@rudy2360]

Best belly laugh in a long time. Writers must be smoking up all the good stuff before they have to go back to "the building".

[@aymericmarchand3472]

I just love when Stephen freaks out and gives us an insight into how much he's fed up with all this, even though like most I'll miss that format!

[@nickwallette6201]

This really is better.

[@hwi1691]

"The bit" finale with the sharpie sniff-fed up

[@itsROMPERS...]

Yeah, i have the feeling that charming casual monologue will soon be a thing of the past, replaced by much shinier more polished ones that no one really wants. He's not gonna stand on the stage and pick on his cameraman, which is often the best part!

[@karenshaub8273]

@@itsROMPERS... We lioved him before and I can't imagine how going back to wearing a suit and using his old format would ever be a be a negative.

[@nickwallette6201]

@@karenshaub8273 This is just my opinion, but I'm a bit weary of the hyper-produced glamour version of reality. I've always been more interested in looking behind the curtain to see what's _really_ there, but particularly now, when honesty and intimacy are in scarce supply, I like it when people are genuine and relatable. Not saying I'm siding with the "presidents shouldn't be elitists" crowd, as I will always want a leader who is smarter than I am. But in a talk-show host, or PR, or whatever? I would rather it be a real person than a facade.

[@lindagraham2779]

Stephen was sure on a roll tonight-have never seen him bleeped 🤬 so much. I was loving every minute of this! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂👍

[@YaoEspirito]

"Gourd Gourd!" got me. 😂

[@cyrusmagnus]

When Stephen starts dropping the f-bombs, that's when you know he's off script... and fabulous.

[@HikariHellion]

Script? What script? There ain't been no script since March 2020 😂

[@JillKnapp]

I was thinking, "Ah, Stephen is showing his New Jersey. He's so very relatable!"

[@cocorees5]

Oh hilarious! He swears? I had a fecal impact ion that was funny than him!😖

[@XKloosyvv]

@@cocorees5 ur werds ar so gud

[@jamesbenjamin6172]

Friendly advice: don't bother with the whole suit and tie thing once you go back with a live audience. That would make a statement. Regardless, thanks for your shows during this crisis. You have been a voice of reason during a time when reason seemed lacking.

[@michelemiller3798]

Reason left the building when trump was put in the White House! That was an election that was fraudulent.

[@FringePrincess]

Agreed. Casual should be here to stay.

[@karenshaub8273]

@@FringePrincess Don't care at all what you wear. Just keep the sharp observations coming.

[@FringePrincess]

@@karenshaub8273 exactly

[@OneRandomLeo]

That Sharpie bit had me in stitches!! 😂😂😂 I'm gonna be honest, I wish we could continue the show like this

[@T_P_W_ThachoZenjuan]

I'm going to miss this set just as much as the home set. It felt like we was chilling, having a great convo, like old friends. It was fun!

[@anthonynycholas4230]

Yeah, the pandemic brought out a more natural comfortable side to these shows. Once it goes back to pre-pandemic conditions the laughter after joke will seem completely fake and many of the funny charming bits Colbert was able to do at home (including the *physical* gags) he'll have to return to the imaginary props. I get that there's the frustration of being unable to see your audience or talk to your guests in person, believe me but these one-on-one, in-home sessions made Colbert's jokes truly genuine and therefore more funny.

[@T_P_W_ThachoZenjuan]

@@anthonynycholas4230 Exactly. I love the authenticity of the snots, gahoffs, giggles, snickes and belly laughs. Even the silence was awesomeness.

[@MahmoudElgassier]

Stephen melting down live in front of us is the best tv moment of all time. BEST. TV. MOMENT...OF ALL TIME

[@ammaleslie509]

11:35 to 13:15 is priceless beyond measure. Thank you for being you, Stephen!

[@LexTheGrey]

This is why I enjoy Stephen Colbert the most out of all the talk shows, he has the best chemistry with his crew and it really brings the laughs out.

[@lstapes7]

I love Stephen but would have to say that in terms of crew relationships, both James Corden and Seth Myers easily give him a run for his money. But that doesn’t matter now 😥🥺. I will also miss these formats, but I guess I didn’t realize how much Stephen despises this format, so he needs to present in a way that makes him happy. On the far side of the late night host universe, Trevor is still filming from his apartment sporting his many colored hoodies. 😂😆 Early on, Trevor said this was about as much contact he would wish.

[@marykay1946]

Love his wife

[@audreymuzingo933]

He loves his crew obviously, but this Covid format has been harder on him than any of the late night hosts because of how much chemistry he has with a LIVE AUDIENCE. I think it's because his background was improv, not standup. Comedians who spent their early careers in sad little venues learned how to survive dying, ha. They know how to shake off the feeling of not having a joke laughed at. But Stephen being a deliverer of scripted monologue jokes didn't start until after he was already famous from the Daily Show, and a big studio audience guarantees positive affirmation. So Covid quarantine threw the standup experience into reverse for him, going from hundreds of people scream-laughing to the first-year experience of a standup newbie, just a couple people chuckling here and there, and he doesn't have the callouses to deal with it.

[@mikenoble91]

How do we spend trillions of dollars on "national defense", but our government's main building gets overrun by our dumbest people in 2 hours?

[@midknight]

Because the former commander in chief and his GOP minions wanted it to happen. That’s why it’s called an insurrection.

[@crazybagoham]

murica.

[@indraservo5764]

It's National (interest for our glorious oil industries abroad) Defense

[@whocares2087.1]

They're white and America is racist.

[@kenbrown2808]

it was an inside job.

[@christinearmington]

I’m going to miss these intimate moments of ours. Especially the bleeps. 🤬🥰

[@hereholdmybeer12]

"Incompetence and Malice" should be the chapter title in future books about this period in our history.

[@petetimbrell3527]

"The Death of US Democracy" chapter closes the book. How fast can you write? Lol.

[@mamaimaicondaddyimalegend6101]

The Biden chapter

[@petetimbrell3527]

@MSB 1997 I hear ya

[@JohnDoe-jh5yr]

You should do your last "A Late Show" in the bathtub, just for nostalgia.

[@jrcarper]

Thirded

[@drewstaser9726]

Fourtheded

[@Pr3ttyBrwnTwiin]

Weird 😒

[@tylerkochman1007]

I really didn’t like those first few COVID compilation episodes (the one in the tub, on the porch, and by the bonfire, if I recall correctly). I appreciated him for trying to put out something, but it fell flat with me. Once he went into his living room (or wherever he started filming from) l, things started improving.

[@nikobatallones]

@@tylerkochman1007 It was his library/study. :D

[@MichaelLKW-Fahrer]

I'm really going to miss these shows. Definitely some of his best work.

[@dav0n]

When Stephen goes back in the studio I won’t feel like he’s talking directly to me anymore. #Separationanxiety

[@gibbontakeit9098]

Reading this comment, but hearing the score to Taxi Driver..

[@stephenunderwood2296]

That’s it

[@user-uu1vx6fi3z]

I never thought of that, but so true. lol

[@nygrl6102]

Yes. I'm not ready to share. 😭

[@emilyderoest4732]

The show has turned into something so silly and unique, I almost don’t want them to resume live audiences! He’s like, a deliriously tired little kid who just can’t stop laughing at a funeral!

[@amandahudson431]

Good, I just tuned in. Was wondering what 3 more shows was all about

[@gamepapa1211]

Jump to 11:40, which undoubtedly will be a classic moment during this broom closet show era.

[@u.synlig]

That was just perfect!

[@xmlthegreat]

I like your funny analogy, magic person.

[@matthewmangum6320]

That’s why we love him. 🙃

[@SiriuslyBast]

Am I the only one who prefers this version of the show and doesn’t want them to have an audience?

[@thatsmrfuckwit]

Nope -- this is far, far better!

[@debbieedwards420]

Nope

[@peggydavidson2442]

No, you aren’t the only one. This could go on forever as far as I’m concerned. I like it so much better.

[@LillianHenegar]

I like this format, but I understand how difficult it is to perform without a room full of people. I think not having an in-person audience has sucked some of the fun out of performing.

[@MrMann0123]

Nope. I really don't want the old one back

[@samagosto7237]

I'm really going to miss this relaxed, totally "unprofessional", version of this show

[@goodbuddy316]

I might not watch anymore. The sound of an audience gives me anxiety lol.

[@sadewolfkitten]

Came here to say exactly this. It's been *years* since I watched late shows, but I've really become a fan of the button-down versions. I hope at least the suits don't make a comeback.

[@brandymoser8457]

Me too! I prefer the intimate set up they have now

[@MrMann0123]

Yup. I'm probably going to drop it like I did with Fallon after he went back to the studio. Not a fan of the one size fits all generic version with the quick rattle through guests etc.

[@WayneLewisRSP]

Maybe they could keep up one a week...do a Friday show or something. They are truly gold.

[@YouGuessIGuess]

The informal style of these quarantine episodes have made me appreciate Stephen even more, and tonight's "bit" where he vented his frustrations over Chris' marker was both hilarious and deeply human. It'll be good to have the audience back but this solo format perfectly reflected what the last year has felt like for so many.

[@leanoramccarthy7726]

I'm really gonna miss this clusterf**k of pure joy that has been keeping me sane this past year. Don't forget to completely lose ur shit once in awhile when ur back at the theater. ❤️❤️❤️😂😂🤣🤣🤣😍🤩😍🤩😍

[@nashathegeorgiapeach3908]

I'm gonna miss the quarantine shows! 😥

[@shermanculbertson6191]

I’m really gonna miss hearing Evie’s laugh.

[@Dopecheetah]

Me too yo. It’s like my favorite part of the show. It’s delightful.

[@TheSuzberry]

Could we please keep Evie? Please.

[@jii.]

Not gonna miss the many varieties of the same comment about her though.

[@jayyyzeee6409]

**Simon & Garfunkel cartoon concert** Stephen: "Still here?" LOL

[@johnmalcolm4822]

Simon and Garfunkel actually used to perform as Tom and Jerry which is also the name of a cartoon. True.

[@Tadicuslegion78]

The real reason the GOP doesn't want a commission is because just about all sitting members would be pleading the 5th by the end of the day

[@nancydeis7121]

Ahhhhh Steven Colbert gets to come out of the closet. No matter where the show has been done you all did a great job. It was a rough year for all but you tried your best to bring laughter to these incredibly frustrating and sad times. God Bless you Steven and family, and all the crew and staff who did the hard work to make it happen.

[@MISNM0]

Accurate. They really pivoted like people who put thought into it. I'm feeling hopeful a few things will carry over, obviously Evie most.

[@jenniferlindsey2015]

Please keep Evie involved somehow? She’s what I’m going to miss most.

[@jahkra9259]

Stephen's last stand against insanity has been incredibly entertaining to watch

[@chrissiek8706]

Just Stephen and a sharpie, against entire world 😉🌍🤭

[@luuketaylor]

Oh dear god, the "GOURD GOURD" made me laugh out loud and almost choke on my lunch. The writer responsible for that gag deserves a raise.

[@JohnDoe-jh5yr]

Was not expecting that one.

[@callen9623]

Same 😂

[@alrightyru]

Stephen didn't see it coming .. 😂

[@eric201]

Why is that so funny? 🤣

[@callen9623]

@alrighty I’ve listened to it 3 times and I think Chris said it real time while recording and probably wasn’t in the script Stephen had seen, which makes it even funnier

[@BriannaBeastMode]

"When the moona hits your eye, like a bagel pizza bite, that's an Italian vote changing satellite"

[@collinscollins5595]

Does it work in the day time? As that is when I voted .Also I had the best tactical military sunglasses on. You know the commercials. Lol. And I got 2 . One for free but I only had to pay $200 shipping for the free pair. Now that is a deal for protecting you from those anti- trump Italians. I thought every one in the world loved trump. If that was true why would I have to pay $ 230 for these glasses . Wouldn’t I get them for free from the trump loving Italians as well as every person, country and company in the world loves trump so much. I want my money back as I used those glasses and those Italian space rays made me vote for Biden! Was I supposed to buy a special hat also? I just don’t understand any of this. trump says everyone tells him how great he is and how everyone loves him. Am I not an everyone?

[@yxeaviationphotog]

Anyone else gonna miss his production crew laughing in the background?

[@marisolaquino719]

Me too

[@pam6455]

Damn! I’m going to miss Evy laughing in the background! Always makes me smile.....

[@krejados1]

They're likely still going to, it'll be drowned out by the audience, though.

[@peggydavidson2442]

@@krejados1 A lot of the show ends up drowned out by the audience. This is much better for hearing everything.

[@blueguy15]

Stephen buddy i'm really gonna miss this personal format. It was a beautiful joy filled ride of laughter and sadness.

[@SandyRiverBlue]

Man, your effects department! We NEED a full version of that song. Seriously I think it could win a Grammy in one category or another.

[@danielpreilly77]

“Until someone cracks the window of Justice...” absolutely brilliant

[@matttheking1655]

This was a wild Monologue!!! Sad that these quarantine episodes are going to be ending in 3 days...

[@crypsis0182]

Steven losing it as COVID comes to a close reminds me of how Hawkeye lost it at the end of the Korean War. Thanks for staying strong and keeping the jokes coming for us Steven.

[@azarahwagner2749]

“ FILET O FARTS 💨 “ Damn it 😂 I choked on my coffee and it came out my nose too !!!

[@MrGHenchel]

Love watching from Australia. Having Covid vaccine incentives of a joint, a picture of sea Jesus, or a gun. This about sums up the states of America today. Just amazing.

[@shellibelli4387]

Just trying to appeal to the whole spectrum of wackadoodles.

[@HinataElyonToph]

There’s also free booze

[@sassysarina9718]

Just half of us. The rest think it's ridiculous 🙄

[@rosatorch1291]

Sharpie rant ftw lol I love it! Unhinged-stephen is my favorite

[@Newylife]

Man, I hope Stephen can find a way to keep this format in the theatre! A Late Show has shown so much more of Stephen on a personal level, and I love, love, LOVE having Evie there with him 💙

[@rickyjkuron5275]

i love how the vax scene is doing a tribute to Simon & Garfunkle

[@RustOnWheels]

This setting is and has been pure magic! Gonna miss it!

[@Open2OpenUT]

Can we please continue to hear Evie’s laughter played in the Theatre once the show returns there on Monday? She’s a Star in her own right… right. 😃😍

[@BrendonBellbg8ell]

Please take your better half with you to the studio. She completes you.

[@stefchristensen47]

Three days from the end, we get the unalloyed Stephen Colbert. It *is* like a precious jewel, man. :)

[@jksanrio]

I really enjoy these joke-packed small studio episodes where no time is spent on giving the audience time to laugh. Hope to see this format return someday but in a way that is not forced by some unfortunate situation.

[@rgwak]

There's a reason why the republicans don't want an investigation into the Jan 6 attack. It's the same reason my dog doesn't want an investigation into who ate the plate of bacon off the kitchen table last Saturday. 🥓🐕

[@dontobin7827]

😂😂😂

[@Bildgesmythe]

Lol, had to be a cat, couldn't be the dog.

[@AccidentalNinja]

Couldn't be your dog! She (or he) is a good dog, & good dogs would never do that!

[@h8GW]

@@Bildgesmythe It was the cat dressed up as the dog! FALSE FLAG!! *FLASE FLAG!!!!*

[@telectronix1368]

"It was Hillary all along." 🎶

[@BlueWoWTaylan]

Honestly, I don't look forward to ''forced laughter'' etc of a studio audience. It takes away from the natural feeling which made the show a lot better in my opinion.

[@Ropecharud]

💯

[@mjbaldwin]

You've probably never been to a taping but none of the laughter is forced! All 100% genuine, whenever it starts and whenever it stops. Maybe you think there are red "laughter" signs or something? Nope...

[@dumpygoodness4086]

@@mjbaldwin they "sweeten" it when needed. they ALL do. the FULL truth is never pretty.

[@aesinam]

@@dumpygoodness4086 have you been to a taping?

[@HayTatsuko]

I think I just found my new favorite Vax-Scene, complete with its "Whatever" portable loos. Well done!

[@31emxof]

I "like-like" Stephen's rapid, scrambling sprint to avoid being sucked into the black hole of madness...he's riding right on the edge of that event horizon.

[@pholliez]

I’m really going to miss Evie and the crew giggling in the background.

[@Opus313]

Between Donnie's pants and Rudy's constant leaks, 'Depends' is getting a lot of free advertising!

[@freefalln]

LOL!

[@NewMessage]

They need to release a special pair worn on the head, to soak up excess hair dye.

[@freefalln]

@@NewMessage And, orange face coloring! Just cover the whole face on that one!

[@alaakalloub1474]

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[@atiredfloridian777]

I laughed harder than I should have at that.

[@coldfire0007]

Thank you for not editing out Stephen's rant about his crew

[@krudmonger]

Some of us: "We're gonna miss this format! It's so intimate and relaxed and less structured, and it's all so--" Stephen: "--ATTICA! ATTICA! ATTICA!"

[@cocorees5]

What format? Why doesn’t he go live? Guess not enough viewers? In fact would rather watch paint dry! More entertaining! He is lost without the best president of the us! Now we end up with piss pants, who he dare not make fun of? There is plenty of material there! Be scared of global warning! Not warming! 😯

[@monitoraccount4132]

@@cocorees5 He does. This is a clip of the broadcast not the whole show.

[@stevebennett4959]

I’m gonna miss this, especially the long graphics.

[@crushedit1497]

You people are owned by that little box you watch every night.

[@ricachero]

None of us watch this on a little box. Literally none of the people seeing this comment.

[@aesinam]

@@ricachero lol I know right? I find that comment extra weird considering the person also watched the same video we did

[@starshake8998]

I want a bumper sticker and a t-shirt that says that -- "America doesn't have to smell like this."

[@GRJ-uz7kf]

"America doesn't have to smell like this."

[@maysaniyazova]

Stephen's camera man breakdown was hilarious 😂😂😂

[@aq1q]

"Italy isn't really known for their cutting edge space technology" 😂

[@--cs3]

Well, apart from those four inhabited modules on the International Space Station and that space espresso maker.

[@ThelPic]

I can assure you that we use satellites only to watching football (soccer) matches 🤣🤣🤣

[@spacelasertech8359]

Yeah, they leave the secret space lasers to the Jews.

[@Mondfischli]

@@spacelasertech8359 ..maybe that's the missing link how they beamed the software from Italy to those voting machines?😆..🤧..😷

[@Hermititis]

I am unfamiliar with Italy's space tech, but the rocket image made me snicker aloud from its glorious ridiculousness.

[@acebaker3623]

I'm going to miss the sound of Evie's laugh when Stephen truly hits his mark. No live audience can replace her.

[@janem9016]

I’m actually not looking forward to Stephen going back into the theatre, he’s much funnier in his little closet.

[@StewChicken42]

I like this format better. \o/

[@toddtelford6418]

agreed!

[@archstanton_live]

These are classics

[@ThePixelExpedition]

I couldn't agree more! This is the most I've ever watched his show. It's a brilliant format. Much more personal.

[@alexlollar3293]

Comedy news man goes crazy in broom closet..... You sob, I'm in!

[@OfNoImport]

I will not miss the pandemic but I am definitely going to miss the interaction between him and the crew. I am going to miss that so much.

[@RamblinRick_]

I will miss Stephen's interaction's with his staff in the office during the monologue. Especially, I'll miss Evie.

[@suchitramaagala3115]

I'm going to miss this format. Evie is going to be missed so much. Please have her as your first guest.

[@A.Severan]

As a Libyan, that “Mallowmar Gaddafi” joke was as hilarious as it was accurate!

[@flowertrue]

I offer you a flower, Sir, for your excellent humor appreciation skills. 🌹

[@uncannyvalley2350]

It is hilarious when America enforces global apartheid by assassinating Black leaders while promoting white supremacist ethnostates...

[@uncannyvalley2350]

@Zach glad to see you're managing to split hairs over genocidal policies

[@uncannyvalley2350]

"A group of men broke through my door and asked for the money. I handed it over, and in a few seconds I lost everything I had worked for seven years," the 28-year-old said. "My brother didn't give them his money. They told me to move out of the way, and they made him lie down. Then they shot him in the head," added Prince, who counts the clothes he wears at a camp outside the Libyan capital as his only possessions. Tens of thousands of foreign workers have fled Libya since the armed revolt against Gaddafi's 42-year-rule began in February, with Africans afraid they have become targets for fighters who accuse them of being mercenaries for Gaddafi. This antipathy appears to have spread to all Africans, leaving them vulnerable to attacks, robbery and other abuse by the gun-toting, mostly young, fighters who ousted Gaddafi. Identity cards of nationals from Chad, Niger, Mali, Sudan and other African states have been found on the bodies of gunmen who anti-Gaddafi fighters say were paid to confront them. Reporters saw the bodies of 22 men of apparent African origin at a Tripoli beach Saturday, people who locals said were mercenaries killed by anti-Gaddafi fighters. Big brain American heroes though, *right?*

[@gatorgirl5701]

Congrats Stephen for making it through the Pandemic, and being able to return to the studio, I am looking forward to it!

[@BonJoviBeatlesLedZep]

That Scarborough Fair parody was legit so good

[@gamepapa1211]

True to his words, Stephen's rant at the 11:40 mark made this first of the last three broom closet shows unforgettable. I don't care what they do on stage, nothing, and I mean NOTHING, can possibly top that!

[@eSchoolLibrarian]

Gonna miss this format. Love the informality and Evie.

[@qwitchyy]

Space Italians? That’s a spacey-a meatball.

[@Tustin2121]

The Space Italian legacy was well documented in the popular blockbuster, Super Mario Galaxy.

[@12fuxu2]

Space Italians? Don't you mean... "specimen"?.......sorry...I'll...see myself out.

[@rivermistfae]

This is one of my favourite chain of comments in the last year 😃🍝

[@qwitchyy]

Well done everyone 😂

[@kjamison5951]

Whoever hollered “Gourd, Gourd!” Bravo! Inspired! Thank you.

[@lotharsoran3604]

I hope the improvisational quips that typifies these "closet shows" follow Colbert back on stage. So much funnier like this. Evie's giggling, and Chris' laugh being audible is pure gold. Watching Stephen dissolve into snickering and bizzare ad hoc rants is amazing.

[@heartsnall]

Since you’re going back to the studio I think you should have a work from home show at least twice a month

[@thisistheaccountname]

Y'all, don't forget to vote in each election and remind your family and friends to vote as well.

[@raybin6873]

And DONATE $ 🇺🇸👍

[@Jabberkong]

can this be the top comment for every video, even tiktok clip videos?

[@Bat_Boy]

Approval voting > rank choice voting > plurality voting.

[@victorarredondo304]

And vote the demorats out

[@michaeladams6847]

@@victorarredondo304 or vote with your conscience and not merely on party lines like a sheeple

[@lesliewolfe7643]

I am truly going to mourn this version of the show. I have come to love it so much ❤

[@JoeJohnston-taskboy]

This has been the finest hour of television I have seen in 49 years of life.