Conan Season 2012 Episode 139 Superman Takes Ambien and Accidentally Sleep-Destroys Tokyo

In this episode of Conan, titled "Superman Takes Ambien and Accidentally Sleep-Destroys Tokyo," Conan O'Brien welcomes comedian and writer Demetri Martin to the show. The episode begins with Conan acknowledging the recent devastation in Japan due to the earthquake and tsunami, and he urges viewers to find ways to support relief efforts.

From there, Conan introduces Martin and they discuss a recent article that Martin wrote for The New Yorker about his experiences performing at corporate events. Martin shares some hilarious and awkward anecdotes, and Conan jokes about his own experiences with corporate gigs.

Next, Conan talks about the recent release of the new Superman movie, Man of Steel. The conversation turns to the idea of Superman taking Ambien, and what kind of hijinks he might get up to while under the influence. This leads to a hilarious sketch where Superman (played by a guest actor) takes Ambien and accidentally sleepwalks through Tokyo, causing all sorts of destruction and chaos.

Throughout the episode, Conan also interacts with the audience, taking questions and engaging in his trademark banter. He also unveils a new segment called "Conan's No-Budget Summer Movie Preview," in which he shows hilariously bad trailers for fake summer blockbusters.

Overall, "Superman Takes Ambien and Accidentally Sleep-Destroys Tokyo" is a classic episode of Conan, full of humor, satire, and unexpected twists. Fans of the show and comedy in general will find plenty to enjoy in this episode.