Lights Out with David Spade is even better in its second episode

Lights Out with David Spade built on the momentum of its premiere with another solid episode.

Lights Out with David Spade set out to do something different in late night. After just two episodes, the show looks like it is on its way to achieving that goal.

Plenty of people applauded when David Spade announced he would be steering clearing of politics in favor of viral stories, pop culture, and sports. Political humor has never been Spade’s interest so there was no point in going that direction just because other late night shows have found success doing it.

After the first episode, it was clear that Spade was delivering on that promise. Instead of talking about Trump’s twitter attacks, Lights Out talked out the value of Instagram likes. It was different, it was David Spade, and it was appreciated by a lot of fans who tuned in to the premiere.

Episode two kept that same vibe going and came through with even better jokes and a relaxed atmosphere that can appeal to any comedy fan. Spade’s monologue was once again interrupted from his panel of comedians. Whether the heckling was just going off of episode one or is encouraged is unclear but it is a positive thanks to jokes like those added by Theo Von.

Spade then sat down with Von, Jen Kirkman and Candice Thompson to dive into a few more topics. But before they started, Spade mocked a review about his monologue delivery from the night before. It was, in fact, my review that Spade was calling out as essentially dumb.

I can certainly acknowledge that saying Spade sounded too much like he was reading a teleprompter compared to his stand-up delivery wasn’t the best way to word my thought. No, I do not expect Spade to memorize a dozen setups and punchlines every night. After seeing countless interviews and stand-up material from Spade, it was a bit odd to hear him deliver a standard late night monologue. But, as Spade and Kirkman pointed out, that is the job. Point taken.

Still, Spade did appear a little bit more at ease at the top of the second show. Again, he handled the “heckling” well, too. And if I, or anyone else, is put off by the monologue style then it is only about three minutes before Spade is back to being “normal” Spade. And if I’m going to give feedback, it should probably make a bit more sense. Hopefully moving forward, we can return to the days when Spade liked my attitude.

Related to all this, the highlights of episode two were when Spade was telling stories. He has been one of the best guests in late night because of his storytelling talents. This was on display talking about his brother giving him a knife fresh from a crime scene and a Gary Busey story from the set of Black Sheep.

Fans were also treated to a surprise appearance from Amy Schumer and Dave Attell. Spade’s network of comedy friends certainly gives him an advantage in pulling off bits like this one.

Theo Von was another standout from episode two. Not only will Lights Out highlight Spade but the show will also showcase comedians that may not be as well known. Yes, big names like Neal Brennan and Dana Carvey will be on but comics like Candice Thompson will get a chance to shine too.

Lights Out with David Spade has two more episodes lined up his week. Tonight David Spade will be joined by Jim Jefferies, Steve Byrne, and his old 8 Simple Rules co-star Kaley Cuoco. Tune in to Comedy Central at 11:35 PM ET.