The Chris Gethard Show: 15 Greatest Moments

15. Five Word Life Story With Kumail Nanjiani

The episodes on Fusion are really only different from the public access episode in their timing. Aside from a more regimented opening monologue, a twenty minute running time, and musical guests placed towards the end of the show, TCGS still has its spirit intact. 

The premise of the episode is simple: people call in and sum up their life stories in five words or less. A notion that would dig up a lot more depressing statements in the public access days, but actually makes way for a lot more joy this time around. The conversations with the callers is so amiable and natural that it looks like old friends shooting the breeze. 

On top of all of this, comedian Kumail Nanjiani delivers a guest appearance that makes one think he has been a part of the show from its inception. His willingness to participate in the show makes for some of the best moments of the season. For instance, the swift drop of excitement in Nanjiani when he enters a wind tunnel device that rewards a random audience member with their own billboard in the middle of New Mexico.