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[@kaylinsmith6921]

Please, continue the tangents. Act like the audience isn't there. I've truly cherished it the last 19 months.

[@dianeridley9804]

YES!

[@onemileperhour]

@Jake Schultz shut up, Jake

[@johne2404]

@Jake Schultz yeah stfu Jake!

[@peachesandpoets]

They're luckily not as annoying as I expected. He doesn't give them room to clap like seals like Colbert does. And shut up Jake.

[@swankybutters8371]

Thank god he kept the shirt as is, I love it.

[@beccafeeney7688]

I’m glad he kept the casual look

[@mitchellhodack657]

What about the suit?

[@robertlust6234]

@@mitchellhodack657 did the movie biohackers make your Washington Monument angle

[@3XOUT]

Okay. He actually did it. He brought the formats together and kept all that made the "no audience" so good. I applaud you Sir and the staff. Keep it up!

[@anthonyzullo]

Facts! Seth and his staff have evolved...

[@PraiseTheFSMonster]

It's so much better than what the Daily Show did

[@MisterBigMac1]

…forgot they were back this week - was half concentrating and nearly jumped out my skin when they cheered at the start 😂

[@davewebb9452]

Tangents, baby.

[@everwhat013]

Not quite. The best part about no audience was... no audience. I don't wanna hear them. The laughs sound like a laugh track from an old sitcom.

[@shauniebnaturalista6672]

Tears In her eyes she said, "Sir, that is a seasonal root vegetable." Love those tangents!!

[@barbarazeller6315]

When he said, "Oh what's that? You're not going to? Because you live in Austria and you don't care about Mets jokes?" I ALMOST SPIT OUT MY COFFEE BECAUSE I AM, IN FACT, FROM AUSTRIA, WATCHING THIS EVERY MORNING.

[@flapkatt6094]

So how are the Mets doing in your country? Have to be better than our crappy GOP!

[@geraldbenesch1]

same here (in Vienna) - a nightcap in my case ;)

[@handyreiter1310]

Same here, fine with the jokes

[@briietsai1997]

like that Seth isn't wearing a suit anymore. love to see it

[@italiahockey]

Hope they never come back. Its not a business meeting or professional situation. Its a stand up filled with questions, and an interview with a guest thats usually in the entertainment industry. If the guest requires it, then sure but otherwise please keep us in mind and casual works better

[@georgelloydgonzalez]

I love suits, I personally wish they were acceptable to use every day. But hey, Seth's happy, it's his choice

[@4seeableTV]

@@georgelloydgonzalez Suits have their place. But late night TV isn't really one of them.

[@valeriejean6507]

Suits are professional and classy, and makes the man. Things have gotten too casual.

[@invaderzimismyfav]

Seth is best comfortable

[@beckylecky4155]

Awww like so many of my fellow jackals I wasn't looking forward to the audience coming back, but seeing how much Seth is enjoying himself makes it worth it.

[@jeremyburnet4855]

It’s so wholesome how excited Seth is to have an audience back

[@Skull35]

Plus, we'll still have Corrections to go full Jackal on.

[@uwcb1]

The jackals are in the building!! I repeat, jackals are in the building!!

[@brynpookc1127]

I’ll echo Jake Schultz: No

[@breeanaflannery]

I feel like Corrections may be even more unhinged since it will be his only time without the audience. He can enjoy both worlds, it’s great.

[@katkatattack]

Tears in her eyes, she said: "sir...that's a seasonal root vegetable." Dead

[@cleverusername9369]

Dear Seth, thank you for never missing a single opportunity to remind us that Rudy married his cousin.

[@carolharris2401]

And that he is a vampire lol

[@bowtiesarecool9782]

Its funny, every single time!

[@aurora8298]

I think Seth has found the best of both worlds. Experiencing the joy and energy of telling jokes (with tangents) to a live audience, and having corrections only for us jackals. I’m so happy about that

[@jonny-b4954]

Better than nothing. But meh. It still ruins the flow of the show and is honestly kind of annoying. Never liked applause. At least he hardly pauses for them. That's what really bothers me sometimes. The constant pauses for applause when I'm just blank staring. But it is what it is. How its been my entire life I reckon.

[@Karajorma]

@Vanilla Nice Yep, once he started going on tangents it was great.

[@js2010ish]

Nah, no audience. I was like "what is this hideous noise at 0:47 ... oh."

[@Marijuanifornia]

@@jonny-b4954 What is worse than a live audience are the thousands upon thousands of insipid comments about how everyone hates the audience. You are the audience.

[@jonny-b4954]

@@Marijuanifornia \Not sure what you're getting at. I'm talking about the in person audience and how their applause is kind of a bummer.

[@martinhealy5989]

Smoothly done transition back to an audience. Impressive. And kept the intimate feel I've grown to love. Glad he still ends saying We love you. We love you too Seth.

[@JJ-ti5lh]

He says the we love you every time because that’s a pre recorded portion. Of course he says we love you, it has been prerecorded for months.

[@ddjr6673]

@@JJ-ti5lh I am going to double check that as the end portion was done in the same shirt he was wearing for the previous portion... :))

[@synchronos1]

@@JJ-ti5lh I honestly to this day also believed that was a pre-recorded section they were just reusing. But now I checked it from five videos, and to my surprise, other people here are right: it is not pre-recorded.

[@manu-tonyo9654]

Agreed, the transition back seems to be working, their laughter seems more natural than before. I don't know if it was 'cue card' pushed before lockdown. Just thought I'd comment on the point you were making rather than a whiney trolls comment. ( Hi JJ :) )

[@JJ-ti5lh]

@@synchronos1 and then tonight’s was absolutely pre recorded. Dudes in a different shirt even.

[@old4mat]

I love that Seth is still dressing casual even with the audience back.

[@XXX3155]

Me too - I feel he's much more approachable. Maybe that's just me

[@Lizzie-ve7kt]

Also loving the longer hair, he looks damn fine

[@gerbmcnuggets5466]

Get that audience out of there! Nevermind you deserve to have live laughs, you’ve earned it man

[@fooo2241]

Yeah that cheering hit kinda hard 😅😒

[@werbnaright5012]

They need to get their sound guy back in the swing of things though. That applause is grating. Turn down the audience mics. Let us poor plebs on mobile hear the jokes without constantly having to adjust the volume.

[@conky221]

He really does deserve it. As long as Seth is happy, I’ll be happy for him. I’m just jealous at seeing my ex replace me so quickly.

[@conky221]

I hope that you’re happy with the audience returning. Sincerely. I’m glad you chose ‘no suit’. God bless you and everyone that you love.

[@realworkoutsforrealpeople5041]

Seconded.

[@scooper21]

Seth seemed so weird at first....and then the crowd laughed, and I realized he is just full of energy now that he's around other living beings

[@Rinku588]

*Living beings that’s not just Wally. At least I think Wally counted…

[@LindaC616]

He speaks more slowly when he has the audience as well. That is one thing about being without an audience that I will not miss is the rapid fire

[@scooper21]

@@Rinku588 Wally....wall-e....think about it ;)

[@stefanschleps8758]

Yeah, the stage crew doesn't count do they?!

[@onemileperhour]

@Jake Schultz shut up, Jake

[@mikegarand9505]

Man, after a year and a half of watching this show every day, the presence of an audience feels like canned laughter. But that just means you’re killing it, Seth! Welcome back!

[@lplayerxonel]

It can't be said enough how much of a genius seth is when it came to his developing format over the past 19 months. From including the production crew and wally to the casual wear. He really embraced it. I appreciate the love he not only puts into his show, but to everyone around him.

[@shlepmessing8703]

Sheep.

[@roganf4013]

@@shlepmessing8703 Awww... Running low on horse paste, Scotty? I know how cranky that can make you folks; especially before your afternoon nap.

[@lplayerxonel]

@@shlepmessing8703 what is wrong with you? All I did was compliment his production value and compassion he shows to his staff and audience

[@shlepmessing8703]

@@lplayerxonel People that watch Seth Myers are sheep. Another rich conservative that pretends to be liberal so guys like you will watch his show. Soy boy.

[@TheMonroemomma]

Seth is a good human. His parents done him good. No wonder they're still a close knit family.

[@muchobossa]

So strange hearing the audience. I'll miss the more personal and laidback feel but hopefully there will still be interaction with the crew. Also please bring back the Sea Captain Seth

[@4seeableTV]

I agree. BUT, the relaxed clothes stayed. I like that. Why do networks think we want all the late night talk show hosts to be wearing suits?

[@kuryakn]

Hells yes. The Sea Captain and the Lobster are sorely missed.

[@cole0889]

Yep, its way better, might be hard to set that up during a live or maybe not?

[@jamesburrows5404]

Laugh tracks

[@Oddbase1]

@@kuryakn I totally agree, sea captain always floats my boat,

[@doodoobutter101]

YES TO THE TANGENTS! Seth is really taking what he learned during the pandemic shows and bringing it to the live audience. I love it! He’s so much looser now. Well done Seth!

[@lynnhettrick7588]

Yes, I think these compromises will work!

[@mussante]

A million times yes!

[@jaxkthereaper6569]

Watching two different shows

[@mussante]

@@jaxkthereaper6569 huh?

[@biancaluedeker]

Read in a Plankton voice.

[@naveerakhan9622]

The fact that they stuck with the evolved format 👏👏 this show is truly a standout from all other late night shows and deserves all the praise. Love the tangents, inclusion of the crew, and catering to the online audience. Glad Seth finally has a live audience

[@IAmJustR]

Wow. I know the other audiences have been back but something about this one really STRUCK ME: I cant believe what we've all been through. Its all hitting me now, how much this show and this comments section has really meant over the last year & and half. THANK YOU SETH & CREW. We love YOU. ❣️

[@anro7137]

The comments section for Seth’s show have been saving graces these past 19 months, that’s for sure!

[@Arulasommers]

Poor Repubics, Cruz and the rest, they just don’t have the people with what really matters, the matter upstairs

[@Projectilepotatoes]

So glad Seth kept his casual look and feel and all the impressions and tangents 😍😍🙌🙌 Kinda don’t want an audience, but glad Seth and the crew get to hear real time laughs for their work :)

[@Sir.Craze-]

So exactly how it was before minus a suit? It's a bit looser but... The fake ass laughing is killing me... People don't laught by literally saying "Ha. Ha. Ha."

[@b1k2q34]

@Jake Schultz sigh.

[@stephanies3246]

Ditto

[@onemileperhour]

@Jake Schultz shut up, Jake

[@AirQuotes]

Erg no I still hate them. We had it so good and now we're back to normal 😔

[@jordanbooth4470]

Definitely feels weird with audience back, but glad he’s kept the casual look, suit just feels too formal

[@derlieferjunge]

I actually live in Austria and I am totally lost when it comes to Mets jokes. The level of consideration is uncanny though. ❤️ Thanks Seth!

[@geraldsinz3822]

Right! Live in Gloggnitz. Maybe next time he will acknowledge Gloggnitz?!

[@NickGriesauer]

Same here, but why mention austria 😂

[@christianweber4447]

Same, and weirded out that he mentioned austria specifically.

[@derlieferjunge]

@@christianweber4447 Haha. I almost spit my coffee. 😅

[@chaosengine4597]

and silly me thought "my speakers are bad, I need new ones. Just thought he said Austria". Much love from Vienna and what or who are the Mets?

[@thebrightest1230]

Seth, we don’t tell you enough: your Bernie impression is incredible, and so real, and we love it thank you 😊💗

[@kit2770]

Hear! Hear!

[@strangepattie]

I heartily agree.

[@ella_encantada]

So good.

[@danielgregory3295]

Plus a Lindell, and a Rudy cousin reference!! 😁🤗

[@sixstringedthing]

I'd love to hear a whole news or Closer Look segment narrated entirely in the Bernie voice. :)

[@DavidXanitos]

Im so glad he's not doing the suit anymore, the laid back feel of Seth is so much more natural. Keep it going Seth and crew!

[@kaitko]

I was worried that the show would lose its charm when the audience came back, but this was great! As long as we still get the tangents and the "inside jokes," I think I'll be happy. Seth seems to be getting a lot of energy from the audience.

[@eternalrecurrence6042]

SHOEMAKER

[@mariaangelova8275]

I was thinking the same about the energy!!

[@c.l.bailey3256]

Seth reminds me of a kid back at school who is so excited that his jokes are killing it.

[@yeahyes3615]

Shes preferable over kalyeh mcenany lol

[@josephbilsborrow8004]

I'm sorry have had serious brain surgrey

[@xstonerkiingx]

hes so precious sometimes xD

[@robbie3333]

Hardly 'killing" it... He is horrible...

[@xstonerkiingx]

@@robbie3333 smh if hes horrible why you watchin =/

[@lillyanderson3623]

Thank you Seth and team for helping us through the madness! 🤗💕💕💕

[@robertlust6234]

Do you read other people's comments?

[@lillyanderson3623]

@@robertlust6234 Why would you ask a question like that?

[@robertlust6234]

@@lillyanderson3623 just curious I do a lot of commentary on Seth Meyers Channel unless I directly respond to a person I hardly ever get a reply

[@lillyanderson3623]

@@robertlust6234 Maybe it's your picture.🙂😉

[@robertlust6234]

@@lillyanderson3623 it's a funny picture can you see the expression?

[@Gatorcat]

I'm torn between wishing I was in the audience and wishing they'd all go away.

[@CydnAlpha]

Seeing the joy in Seth's face every time the audience reacts is everything.

[@mikewhite4560]

This is AMERICA, Seth wear a SWEATSUIT for God's sake 🙄

[@justkaren6450]

I was thinking the same thing ❤️

[@Acerthorn]

Well, he IS a comedian, first and foremost. So if he makes the audience laugh, that just means he's good at his job!

[@dave210yt]

especially the Lindell impression, he was very satisfied 😃

[@realzachfluke1]

I wholeheartedly agree. Personally, and I know a _not at all insignificant number of people here_ shared this feeling, I was kind of dreading the day Seth's live audience would be back, which was unfortunately only reinforced by Stephen Colbert's return to the live audience format, and John Oliver's being neither negative nor positive (again, just for me personally), but today's show literally *almost instantly evaporated that dread.* Seth is clearly an extraordinarily remarkable, one of a kind guy, who there simply is not replacement for. I mean the man pretty much singlehandedly _carried my sanity on his back_ through that extremely traumatizing first year of the pandemic (that wasn't hyperbole, and I'm not talking metaphorically-I mean my literal one and only sanity itself), and he didn't need to do any of it, as I'm sure taking care of the young ones at home, and his family life, were more than enough on his plate already. That's what really gets me. I don't know how he did it, and I don't know if I ever wIll, but I do know that he made all the difference in my own life, while everything began collapsing in around me, and I will truly, _TRULY_ be *eternally f#%king grateful for this man.* So seeing the way the audience reacted tonight, and then seeing how that reaction just TOTALLY lit Seth's face up like that, KNOWING everything we've been through since the last time there was an audience, well, honestly I think you just put it absolutely perfectly. It _was_ everything. It sincerely was *everything.*

[@agranger1087]

I laughed so hard at "a lot of dead chickens" Seth nailed it. "He thinks in the game of chicken you have to have a truck full of chickens." I'm dyyyyyyying...

[@oncoucharrest5910]

Hearing the audience is strange but still enjoying a more “casual” Seth. Keep up the good work! 💕

[@alrightyru]

But what about Amber laughing? We can't hear her over these guys... Jackal problems

[@mediarare2386]

Seth is so happy about having an audience again. That makes it absolutely worth it.

[@jemert96]

Having an actual audience apparently gives Seth mad coke energy, I love it

[@madeleineprice9645]

@@alrightyru Rest, rest, I can already hear the Jackal element that has crept across from Corrections. And the Late Night slot has its own trolls now - very jackal-ish but still trolls...the 'shut up Jake' interlude cracked me up 😂😂 Early days yet but we may have survived the return of the audience.... ....unless the audience was pure jackal...did anyone frisk them at the door for knitting needles?

[@luizasedrim]

he kept the casual outfits THANK GOD

[@MsSissiePooh]

I was a bit concerned that the return of the audience would throw off the natural flow of the jokes that Seth and his writers had polished over the past 19 months, but so far… so good. Also thrilled that he’s keeping the casual look that helped make the show feel comfortable and informal.

[@spielunker8438]

I love that his Mike Pillow impression hearkens back to Chris Farley's old brain-dead Bears fan SNL routine.

[@rabidtangerine]

Oh my god, so that's what he's referring to 😅 I always wondered why his Mike Lindell doesn't sound like Mike Lindell, just watched that skit and everything makes sense. Thanks for explaining it!

[@corbeau-_-]

@Machu Tacki and keep watching, your tears feed us!

[@latashaglasgow2948]

@Machu Tacki Jog-on, arsehole - blagodaryu vas, KKKretin…

[@JWrenison]

@Machu Tacki Please, show us on the doll where the Democrats touched you.

[@rommelr7]

He went suitless even with the audience. Respect

[@morganmodlin8407]

Omg this is EXACTLY what i begged you for Seth. You kept the same format WITH an audience. No other Late Night show did that and that makes you amazing!!!

[@garyhamilton-williams5748]

I don't think Ted Cruz's highschool English teacher is worried about him mixing metaphors as much as he would be concerned about what a terrible human being he turned out to be...

[@jamiboothe]

I was stunned by the statement too, did he even learn communications skills past the 12th grade? He speaks as if he is untouchable, he speaks how drunk people speak.

[@Gildedmuse]

@Jami Boothe He speaks like drunk people drive.

[@MajICReiki]

And now I understand why my HS English teacher foreboding cautioned me the evils of sarcasm and the demons they're inspired by. Not that I was terribly stricken with devilish teen aged angst, well, ok, I was, but I was never designed to become such a despot of moral ineptitude that is Ted, but She knew she had to do her small part to prevent the Cruz's of the world. And I appreciate that truckloads of chickens are so much more safer thanks to her now 🙄 😄

[@brendaalbert6924]

@@davea1752 🤣🤣🤣😂

[@ewokwarrior2656]

@David Wang I am worried it won't. I keep hoping it goes full Wookie on that Sith lord.

[@danielbarden8664]

Your voices are Kicking Butt! Thank You for the Comedic Distractions!!!

[@hungrybois5954]

I was nervous about him returning to the audience, but he pulled it off very naturally with the same energy he had in the lockdown shows. Great episode!

[@elmarobberts5128]

At least they didn't go Oprah-audience on us. Yet.

[@noneofyourbusiness4133]

I know! It’s so nice to see, he came back WAAAAY better than Colbert’s transition back.

[@AlexSeverinski]

Glad to see Seth is still in casual mode, even with the return of the audience.

[@mitchellhodack657]

What about the suit and tie?

[@lanafelix8649]

@@mitchellhodack657 any suites him better

[@georgelloydgonzalez]

@@mitchellhodack657 I loved the suits too

[@DMBabyGurlAdventures]

Casual fits Seth!!! 🥰

[@caileanshields4545]

Even though I knew the audience was coming back this week, the cheering at the start still threw me off.

[@NLSNcs]

Really fucked me up too lol

[@anro7137]

Yeah, creepy at first

[@brynpookc1127]

Creepy throughout. Can we lose the audience, pleeeeeaaaasssee

[@onemileperhour]

@Jake Schultz shut up, Jake

[@deadshot8077]

If only they would limit themselves to applause and laughter… The yelling out is awful.

[@EmmaaCaplan]

Im so glad the tangents continued. this was a fantastic closer look, seth seems excited to be back and he deserves it... he has indulged us for the past 19 months

[@Mythraen]

"One guy was 850 years old." According to what records? The country is not that old. How do we have records of people that are 850 years old? I mean, at some point... No, I guess there's no limit to the lies they can tell, is there?

[@myes344]

Is explained. Is rudy

[@alangriffith9453]

I imagine someone just accidentally typos a 0 onto the end of 85, and an 85 year old actually voted. Assuming the claim is based on anything at all, which it probably isn’t.

[@jpdemer5]

He got that one from the Bible. Although I'm not sure where it says the guy voted.

[@vandutch4220]

@@jpdemer5 I was expecting a reference to Methuselah!

[@Chunkboi]

We don’t need records, we just carbon-date the foul liquid that leaks from his skull.

[@noegodinez1777]

5:24 is when Seth is getting all hyped up with the audience. Something that he hasn't felt in many months. And I enjoyed it.

[@ivyinabottle]

Seeing Seth’s eyes light up in joy whenever the audience laughs at his jokes is magical enough for this jackal

[@Acerthorn]

Well, he IS a comedian, first and foremost. So if he makes the audience laugh, that just means he's good at his job!

[@RogerMillerInVA]

Seeing your eyes darken with dismay when you realize you're not funny is magical enough for this jackal. Lighten up!

[@Aidan_ODonnell]

Seth upped his game so much since the beginning of Covid, glad to see that with the audience back he’s still doing what made it so popular during the pandemic

[@jackwarren1687]

The evolution of the show is evident here. Casual seth, yes. Tangents, yes. The new vibe I can’t explain, very much yes.

[@pizzaivlife]

I think 2020 finally got the late night circuit to loosen up and I'm here for it. we were probably overdue for a cultural shift to it anyways, but it is still great to see

[@gargaj]

Zero Fucks with Seth Meyers

[@jemert96]

@@pizzaivlife I'm impressed how much he kept the pacing, I was expecting the 30 second applause breaks to make a comeback

[@oboemoboe]

@@jemert96 Me too. Colbert got unwatchable when the audience returned. I'm still deciding how I feel about this here.

[@anthonyzullo]

"...DA YEARS!!" They really paid attention to the comments, good on them for having an evolved staff.

[@redofthewolves]

I'm really impressed with how this first closer look manages to blend the casual, tangent-filled, more KZbin commentary esque feel of the quarantine shows with the energy of the audience. It's selfishly what I wanted and strategically what I was hoping the show would continue to do

[@aokigaharakomorebi]

The laughing is weirding me out, it almost sounds like a laugh track. Relieved Seth didn't go full-blown with a suit tho. Thanks for easing us back in.

[@djameson5576]

Me too! I'm so glad he kept the hair and didn't go back to suits!

[@NeverLetOff]

I'm very happy he kept the look. Less than with the damn audience

[@aliceauroraliddell]

I'm really banking on it just taking time for me to adjust to the audience being back... Right now it's detracting from the experience for me... I really miss the intimate nature of the show without the audience and with the interaction with the writers and crew. I am glad that some of the casual nature of the show has carried over.

[@HeriEystberg]

It bothers me as well. One solution is for the producers to lower the volume of the audience a bit.

[@superschmolz]

Agreed. First laughs I heard sounded tinny.

[@kayladawn]

I had to play the "Lion painting" part like 20 times 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 "my points" 🤣🤣🤣🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤣🤣

[@dominiquedcosta]

Aww the audience is back. I miss the audience-free shows already but I'm super envious of the audience. They are so lucky they get to see Seth live. The Wally bit 🔥😂😂

[@onemileperhour]

@Jake Schultz shut up, Jake

[@lstapes7]

@Jake Schultz You’re at that almost toddler stage, aren’t you? Who’s a big boy? Who’s a big boy?

[@madeleineprice9645]

@@lstapes7 Calm down, it's called a running gag...

[@rachele4631]

We don't even know if they like Seth. They are selected randomly off the street.

[@shanam6016]

Correction: You can’t tell us KZbin clip watchers to watch the monologue to understand the callback jokes if your team only puts the monologue online several hours after A Closer Look. Sincerely, On behalf of resident European Jackals

[@ilpoahlfors1118]

Correction: Us European Jackals could not care less about a Mets joke. But I guess you had a point, if someone would care. I give you 0.25 correction point!

[@gamepapa1211]

@@ilpoahlfors1118 Correction: us Non-European Jackals actually care about Mets jokes. I revoke your rights to award Correction Points for assuming that we don't exist.

[@ilpoahlfors1118]

@@gamepapa1211 Correction: Can you really say 'Mets jokes'? Isn't that just reality that some people consider as being a joke? You don't call your handicapped relative a joke, do you?

[@antoniosmith9418]

the 😈 should stop feeding the big lie sane America not buying his or his GOP deciples. BS and idiot pillow guy need to stop making his own drugs this is what the 😈 left us with and wants to bring them back vote 2024 keep the 😈 out.

[@gamepapa1211]

@@ilpoahlfors1118 Correction: we care for our handicapped relatives. We don't care for the Mets.

[@lukekarlsson9176]

I already miss the laughs from the staff at the way to old movie refs

[@jb888888888]

Correction: too

[@alrightyru]

Amber snorting off to his left was my fave 😂

[@MentalLube]

When it comes to the lion painting, how did the writers miss the joke “ I painted a picture of Jesus, but I couldn’t do Da Ears!, so I painted a lion over it,”

[@lukeharrington2077]

It's my favorite running joke

[@edh7071]

We've spent a lot of time in Seth's attic. We're not just an audience, we're friends now. Keep the casual look - it suits you. (No pun intended)

[@idiatico]

Easy on the parasocial there

[@carpathia0117]

@@idiatico 🤣🤣

[@Blackmetal699]

Seth and his team's humour evolved so much over the course of lock-down and I am so glad they're keeping parts of it. One of the few late night shows that managed to adapt their humour to the audience-free environment successfully.

[@Triplemother]

Yes and Y E S. 🎯🙌🏽

[@quasalor1480]

Loved this one, Seth, no matter how much we were nervous about it.

[@onemileperhour]

@Jake Schultz shut up, Jake

[@johnandrews3568]

Bernie, Lindell, Trump AND the vampire in one Closer Look? Bygawd this is indeed a wondrous day!

[@NewMessage]

He's right.. the audience did nothing when Seth cut to Wally for a whole three tenths of a second.

[@danneb92]

Think that was part of the joke

[@thebrightest1230]

Three tenths of a second is being generous

[@EDDIELANE]

Your little picture makes me want to check my youtube messages.

[@Ass_of_Amalek]

probably because the "applause" light at the top of the stage wasn't on.

[@missmiou6273]

@@Tsukiru yeah NO SOUP FOR THEM

[@sinahaase9923]

Uhmmmm what’s that odd sound in the back?????😬😬😬😬 awww congrats Seth and crew you guys deserve alllllll the fans your studio can hold! (even tho we all know us onliners are the REAL fans 😉) yay! Have a great rest of the week! 💋

[@DaddyBeanDaddyBean]

Seth's impression of Mike Lindell's impression of Chris Farley's impression of Mike Ditka is SPOT ON.

[@anthonyzullo]

I was worried he wouldnt hit the Lindell, but he did it, we really fn did it.

[@kerikah]

@@anthonyzullo Looks like Impressions Camp is finally paying off!

[@gregbors8364]

It’s DA best!

[@hansendesigns]

Yes this!!!

[@AngelaThomasIsAwesome]

A sentence that would have made no sense a year ago, and now fills me with joy for when I watch this. Lol.

[@SwartFrancois]

Fled Cruz is the kind of guy who when he starts to speak, his brain has no idea where the sentence is going. Sometimes it sounds almost normal, other times it is gonna be a bumpy ride out in the country with a lot of dead chickens.

[@johndododoe1411]

That quote was as well written as a Seth Myers monologue and I had to remind myself it wasn't.

[@Gobliniko]

Buddy that would require him to have a brain.... I don't think he does

[@FixNewsPlease]

Wally actually finishes ALL your sentences. And starts them.

[@realworkoutsforrealpeople5041]

Ooooooh... I see what you did there! Nice!

[@nomadpurple6154]

Stealth Jackaling

[@johntodd8854]

Wish after a strenuous day doing anything I could meet a stranger like Seth sitting at the bar spewing hilarity and ordering free drinks for me to listen.

[@carolinah4348]

Seth is on FIRE!! Congrats to an amazing "first" show (with audience)!

[@gavinek4923]

Please continue the tangents. With the audience back, watching closer look online is the perfect balance between high quality internet video and down to earth late night tv.

[@michelleredmond4450]

Every time Seth says We love you melts my heart 💗

[@jeschinstad]

I would love to see a debate between Seth Meyer's Bernie Sanders, Stephen Colbert's Joe Biden and Trevor Noah's Barack Obama. If you throw in Jon Stewart's Mitch Mcconnel, it'll probably be too much and I would just die.

[@ankeu.a.wallace]

👍😅😂😅

[@mefford67]

*I believe it would be a lethal and hysterical debate.* 😘

[@hawkeye5955]

Throw in Keegan Michael Key as Obama's anger translator.

[@catolindberg460]

What about Donald Trump?

[@jeschinstad]

@@catolindberg460: I'm so really, really fucking done with that man. But you could have a lifesize Eric Cartman sitting in a bathtub full of Cheez Doodles, shouting the first sentence of random Wikipedia articles at regular intervals. Anyone would understand that metaphor.

[@nicomoreno5028]

I friggin love those "Rudy married his cousin" jokes, Seth. They get a laugh out of me every time.

[@Myoldusernamewasevenmorecringe]

Fun fact, they're not entirely jokes. Rudy did actually marry his cousin.

[@Distant_View]

I cheered too when he said they were still doing tangents... I was sooo worried that he would revert once an audience was there, but this is fantastic!

[@Nascosto18]

As a guy from Austria: Yes, I could do with fewer Mets jokes.

[@2l5hd95a]

Das war wirklich überraschend...

[@christianarbeiter6235]

Graz here…

[@Nascosto18]

@David Wang Maybe one day. When the white lilacs bloom again.

[@guguy00]

As a football fan I just replace the Mets with Tottenham and it works just fine.

[@lapetiteautrichienne]

I didn't get that. Why don't we like mets jokes?

[@Dig_Dougie]

Correction: You told us to go back to the monologue to see the first Mets joke, however this video was posted first, so we would actually have to go forward

[@dianeridley9804]

No quantum physics allowed here! 🤔

[@dzd2371]

Was looking for this before I posted it myself. Great correction!

[@cisco8650]

It must be different, region to region. I always get the monologue video hours after A closer look vids.

[@dzd2371]

@@cisco8650 A Closer Look is on YT before it airs on TV, which I love.

[@jesuscobian8703]

Me: * strongly dislikes audience being back * Also me: * likes to see Seth happy bc audience is back *

[@gypsysnickerdoodle4354]

❤️‍🔥

[@glassbakeware]

At least he didn't put a suit on

[@RobertBindewald]

It sounds like the audience is fairly small, at least.

[@aldrea6506]

I agree, I'm getting a "pupper in a ball pit" vibe from him. He's so happy he doesn't know what to do first xD

[@yndsu]

At least Seth's audience knows and has gotten use to how he has been doing the show, so the laugh etc is not like in Colbert where they hoot and holler for 30 seconds. So yeah, I'm not 100% that the audience is back, but we know it could have been a lot worse.

[@iola80]

I have to say I loved it. I was afraid I would not like the audience but I still felt he was talking more to people at home than people there. I mean he took time to acknowledge “us” multiple times with several “inside jokes”. I am happy for him and the show. We will get used to it, like we got used before. 👍🏻

[@Sir.Craze-]

It's for the tv audience. But ok

[@anro7137]

Yes, “insider jokes”!!

[@RicardoTrevinoLohman]

it's like futurama "If we hit that bullseye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate" haha

[@pmeagle]

He literally tried to recall the Futurama quote, including “In the game of chess you can’t let your opponents see your pieces”

[@ianbrooker4516]

Sal absolutely nailing the transition from the personal feel of the past 18 months to a live audience. Perfectly written closer look. Made the folks at home, and in studio, feel like we were all part of an inside joke. A+. Oh, seth did pretty good, too.

[@MagicTimeTravel]

sal gentile writes closer looks! mikey the shoe is a producer

[@ianbrooker4516]

@@MagicTimeTravel corrected. Credit where credit is due.

[@joshuapafford6130]

I know Seth isn't trying to hear this, but his Bernie impression is probably his best. Not sorry at all, that impression is hilarious. Wear it out, lol.

[@davewebb9452]

I love it. It makes me want to meet Bernie. And Seth. At the same time. Though I think my bladder might explode out of me Alien style. Oh, and Sigourney Weaver would make it that much funnier, though I pity the cleaning crew.

[@daveroche6522]

Yep - I don't think I was the only person always looking forward to a dose of MELLLLLLL, Bernie and/or THE BEARS! Great stuff.

[@AmethystWoman]

Pillow man too! His Rudy is funny.

[@user-ed5sw9fj4t]

I was taking a drink of water during the ginko biloba line. I was wearing half of it immediately afterwards and I'm not even sorry. I should've known to stop when I saw his hand go up in the air to do that Bernie wave before delivering the comedic kill shot. 🤣

[@brianwilliams1449]

I believe Seth channels Bernie Sanders more then doing an impression of him.

[@spydey2k]

I literally missed the Wally cut in a blink! Sneaky move, Seth.

[@lavieestbellexx]

SAME THO

[@JacobElyachar]

I have missed hearing an audience laugh. I am glad to have them back and I hope that Seth, Amber and company continue to deliver!

[@erinjane-r-u-kind]

So glad the shirt is still unbuttoned and you’re not all stuffed in a suit. (Meow Meow!) Kicking back taking some casual tangents, keeping it real. I’m hoping the Sea Captain days aren’t sooo far gone. Arg.

[@georgelloydgonzalez]

Aw, but suits are cool

[@itcouldbelupus2842]

I miss the sea captain. I wanted Seth to talk to a puppet sea captain in studio.

[@kuryakn]

@@itcouldbelupus2842 God that would be brilliant.

[@Marijuanifornia]

America legalized weed to win World War II. There's proof on film. It's called *Hemp For Victory.* *Hemp For Victory* will also stop climate change.

[@itcouldbelupus2842]

@@kuryakn Right?! Do you remember Craig Fergusons robot sidekick?

[@janhhhh]

I was about to fall asleep watching this, but then Seth looked at me and knew that I live in Austria 😳 And that I really do not enjoy the Mets jokes

[@mirandamcmillen1997]

Seth needs to do a segment in addition to corrections called affermations where he highlights times when he absolutely nails the vibe

[@mariag.8242]

Spoooky!

[@naomiloyola5467]

I'm surprisingly not minding the audience, and you can tell Seth is enjoying being in front of an audience. I loved this episode, so funny and the energy was great. Also good job wally.

[@kenster8270]

Yah me neither too much. It's pretty clear that Seth and Colbert need that audience reaction and energy and connection to fully enjoy doing what they do (perform!), even if us viewers at home prefer having them all to ourselves. 😇

[@tammystockley-loughlin7680]

I'm here for the tangible!! Positive vibes from New Hampshire, remember to be kind to each other and yourself during this pandemic and social crisis

[@ChrisAlbertH47]

Glad Seth got some of his audience back. His impressions deserve a live audiences.

[@darcyhoyes]

Steve Scalise shakes his head “no” before giving his denial answer. Body language says it all

[@kurtsnyder4752]

Will NOT say as if he has to go to court could be convicted of perjury.

[@EmilyKnight413]

Agreed. I’m no professional but I am from Louisiana and bartended for 7 years and his body language screamed guilt, shame, nervousness and frankly bullshit.

[@davidowens5898]

Immediate and consummate waste of time: Asking ANY politiican a yes/no question. Better to ask him if he's stopped beating his wife.......

[@rohieram724]

@@davidowens5898 c'mon man! Republicans don't beat their wives. They beat their meat in order to punish their wives when they piss them off.😭😝😭

[@lishd]

Two points to make: first, I'm extremely pleased that you're still saying you love us. Please continue doing that forever.

[@mirandamcmillen1997]

Seth is good boi. He reminds me of the golden retrievers from those Subaru commercials

[@italiahockey]

Other than that slight beat more to allow the audience to laugh hes kept the pace and kinds of jokes, now instead of the crew he will also use the audience. So glad hes sticking to this new format. As you said, i 100% agree Colbert is not good anymore. He panders and of you add up all the time he does extended bits and audience clapping and just so many things its just wasting time to not tell jokes.

[@catherineconner7211]

For me, I don't think Colbert got more annoying with the return of his audience, I think he just really needed them. Whereas Seth really came into his own without an audience. I prefer Seth's show now without an audience but those decisions aren't up to me 😃

[@Iknowknow112]

I was just listening and not watching the screen during Seth’s Bernie impression . It’s such an impressive impression that it doesn’t even sound like a caricature!

[@csblakeley]

I wasn't looking forward to the return of the audience, but this was a good start. And I hope we keep getting tangents and accents and Wally and...

[@gamepapa1211]

Ooh ooh and the Mike Scollins joke! Shaming his bad jokes should be a staple of the show!

[@lucienelson]

@@gamepapa1211 shoemaker too

[@canadiantexan5]

All I hope is we will still occasionally get Sea Captain and Wally gags, those were the best parts without the audience.

[@heidilopez8875]

@Jake Schultz I loved those 2 lol

[@onemileperhour]

@Jake Schultz shut up, Jake

[@dextermorgan4686]

I actually liked the sea captain.

[@reannas2225]

this was fantastic!!! Seth looks happier and I'm so glad he does. I was disappointed about the audience coming back, but its still amazing! I love how they're still doing tangents lol

[@felixbacher2203]

As an Austrian, I feel SO called out!

[@Yodasfro1976]

That Bernie impression is on point!

[@1sand0s45]

It was! Very nice lol

[@petuniapop7819]

He’s been waiting to audience test that My Pillow Guy for literal YEARS and you can see the happiness on his face 😂 🥺

[@LateNightwithStudBuyers]

Impression camp has been paying dividends!

[@martynjelbart4192]

Best Seth Meyers 'A Closer Look' in a while, could barely stop laughing. More tangents please!!! :D

[@berryman5145]

Seth looks so happy with the audience back! It warms my heart

[@doodoobutter101]

Correction: There’s this weird sound that interferes with the audio every few moments. It always comes at the end of a joke. Almost sounds like a roaring of some kind. Idk if it’s just on my end, but I think your audio department should take a look at that.

[@NLSNcs]

This gotta be in corrections lmfao

[@realworkoutsforrealpeople5041]

Yeah! Get off the graphics team's team and go check what they're up to in Audio!

[@anro7137]

Yeah, I noticed that noise as well. Thought it was my cheap earphones needing to be replaced. Good thing to know Seth needs to check with his audio department- who knows what they have gotten up to!

[@nomadpurple6154]

Wow, two (bugle incl) for the Audio dept already and it's only Monday.....I can't wait to 'hear' from them.

[@monstermunky8316]

Seth storms into the audio booth and starts politely explaining the problem. The high back chair swings slowly around and the graphics team, all sitting on each other's laps, smirks and says altogether "oh, did you want the quiet sounds... We thought you hated the attic.." They then slide down the chair and slither out the door while Seth sighs in frustration..

[@sonvapritch2]

The Rudy cousin jokes will never get old.

[@thejason755]

Plus: rudy’s a cuz-nuzzler. We must always be reminded lest we ever forget, so the jokes are appreciated.

[@thejason755]

@David Wang still, the world must always be reminded

[@oasntet]

Unlike Rudy himself. Who is 850 years old.

[@rasmie8858]

I love how every rally Trump holds, there's always that one guy behind Trump who was paid to wear the "Blacks for Trump" t-shirt enough to be in camera but somehow never show the face

[@Lu_Woods]

It's always the same guy and his hanes crew.

[@jemert96]

They're usually gone near the end of the rally

[@DaveCM]

I was about to make the same comment.

[@bobbyarthur6428]

"Windmills kill Thornbirds." - Trump in Seth's attic