Ep 5. Jesse Williams / Jillian Michaels

Jesse Williams, well-known actor, director, and producer and Jillian Michaels, a tough-love fitness trainer, appeared on The Eric Andre Show for season 4 episode 5.

The episode started off with the typical chaotic tone of the show, with Eric Andre dressed in a colorful suit and pulling off his signature stunts like licking his guests' faces and throwing furniture around. Jesse Williams appeared on stage and looked visibly uncomfortable at the show's chaotic energy. He talked to Eric about his work as an actor and the TV series Greys Anatomy, on which he played a surgeon. Eric, in contrast, engaged in random discussions that had little to do with Jesse's career.

After a few minutes, Jillian Michaels was introduced to the stage. She was much more enthusiastic about the show's energy and vibe, and quickly engaged in conversation with Eric about various topics. She praised him endlessly for his comedic abilities and his bold choices. The three of them discussed fitness and exercise, much to Eric's dismay who seemed more interested in disrupting the conversation with nonsensical outbursts.

Throughout the episode, Jesse Williams appeared to be much less enthusiastic about the comedic chaos of the show, while Jillian Michaels was perfectly at home with it. The disparate reactions from their guests meant that Eric Andre had to work harder to keep the energy up, relying on shocks and surprises to keep even the stoic actor engaged.

As the episode progressed, Eric became increasingly playful, and at times felt like he was crossing lines. He frequently interrupted his guests with bizarre setups or invasive questions, bringing up Williams's background as a schoolteacher at one point and quizzing Michaels on her sex life in another instance.

Overall, the episode was a continuation of the show's chaotic formula, with moments of genuine humor and many cringe-worthy moments. Eric Andre was his usual larger-than-life persona, but this time with a more subdued and reluctant guest. Jillian Michaels acting as the more willing participant brought balance to the show and allowed Eric to do what he does best: break boundaries.