The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater.
Actor:
Creator: Jon Stewart, Tom Purcell, Chris Licht, Stephen Colbert,
Country: United States of America,
Type: tv
Season: 11
Episode: N/A
Duration: N/A minutes
Release: 2015-09-08
Rating: 6.2
Season 1 - The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015-09-08
The show opens with Stephen singing "The Star-Spangled Banner", ending with a cameo by Jon Stewart as an umpire yelling "Play ball!". Later he allows himself to eat one Oreo cookie and share one Donald Trump news story, before spiraling out of control and eating several cookies and showing several Trump stories. George Clooney discusses his career and his "new movie", ‘Decision Strike’. Governor Jeb Bush discusses his presidential campaign. The musical segment of the show features a cast of celebrities joining the band singing "Everyday People".
2015-09-09
Stephen explains the technical difficulties he experienced during the making of his first show. The Big Furry Hat. Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars (with Scarlett Johansson). Elon Musk discusses SpaceX and his other projects. Kendrick Lamar performed a medley of songs from his album 'To Pimp a Butterfly’.
2015-09-10
Joe Biden and Stephen discuss how the tragic losses of family members affected their lives. Travis Kalanick discusses 'Uber. Toby Keith performed "Rum is the Reason" off his album '35 MPH Town’.
2015-09-11
Stephen endorses Yesterday's Coffee. Amy Schumer discusses her new standup special, ‘Amy Schumer: Live at the Apollo’. Stephen Colbert's Unseen Mysteries of the Hidden Secrets. Stephen King discusses his new collection of short stories, ‘The Bazaar of Bad Dreams’. Troubled Waters performs "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard" with Stephen, as well as "American Tune" during the episode's outro.
2015-09-14
Stephen faces off against Novak Djokovic. Stephen Colbert Gets All Up in Your Faith. Emily Blunt discusses 'Sicario’, in addition to having a vomit-off with Stephen. Justice Stephen Breyer discusses recent politics and his new book, 'The Court and the World’. The Dead Weather performs "I Feel Love (Every Million Miles)" from their album 'Dodge and Burn’.
2015-09-15
The Hungry for Power Games (Rick Perry). Jake Gyllenhaal discusses 'Everest’. Tim Cook discusses the iPhone 6S. Run the Jewels & TV on the Radio perform "Angel Duster" from the album 'Run the Jewels 2’.
2015-09-16
Carol Burnett discusses 'The Carol Burnett Show’. Kevin Spacey discusses 'House of Cards’. Planet of the Apps. Willie Nelson & John Mellencamp discuss Willie's Reserve and Farm Aid, and perform "Night Life".
2015-09-17
Trevor Noah discusses 'The Daily Show’ and the Republican Party presidential debate. Stephen launches his own lifestyle brand, Covetton House. Ban Ki-moon discusses recent politics. Chris Stapleton performs "Nobody to Blame" from his album 'Traveller’
2015-09-18
Lupita Nyong'o discusses 'Eclipsed’ and ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’. Bernie Sanders discusses his presidential campaign. Christopher Wheeldon discusses ‘An American in Paris’, as Robert Fairchild and Leanne Cope perform a selection from the play.
2015-09-21
Stephen Curry discusses 'NBA 2K16’. Stephen vs. Stephen (Stephen and Stephen Curry). Ted Cruz discusses his presidential campaign. Don Henley performs "Too Much Pride" from his album 'Cass County’.
2015-09-22
The Hungry for Power Games (Scott Walker). Donald Trump discusses his presidential campaign. Trump or Colbert? Ernest Moniz discusses the Iran nuclear deal. Raury performs "Devil's Whisper" from his album ‘All We Need’.
2015-09-23
Jon Batiste presents his "new book": ‘Underneath the Chuckles: Life, Laughs, Loss, Love and Learning’. Jackman and Evans discuss 'the Global Poverty Project. Senator Elizabeth Warren discusses the problems with the government. Pearl Jam discusses the Global Citizen Festival and performs "Mind Your Manners", plus a cover of "Rockin' in the Free World" joined by Stephen on vocals.
2015-09-24
The Dope on the Pope. Jim Gaffigan, Maria Shriver, Andrew Sullivan and Archbishop Thomas Wenski discuss Pope Francis's visit to America and Catholicism. YMCA Jerusalem Youth Chorus and the Choir of St. Jean Baptiste perform a rendition of the Hoyt Axton/Three Dog Night song "Joy to the World".
2015-09-25
Stephen Colbert's All-Inclusive Wedding Cake Toppers. Malala Yousafzai discusses the right to education for women and her new documentary, ‘He Named Me Malala’; she also performs a magic trick for Stephen. Kerry Washington discusses 'Scandal and the Global Citizen Festival. The Arcs performed "Outta My Mind" from their album 'Yours, Dreamily,’.
2015-09-28
First Lady Michelle Obama discusses the "Let Girls Learn" initiative, her life and recent politics. Stephen Colbert's Who Am Me? (Stephen takes the MBTI). John Legend discusses the "FreeAmerica" initiative and performs a duet of "America the Beautiful" with Stephen.
2015-09-29
Elliot Page discusses ‘Freeheld’ and LGBT progress. Jesse Eisenberg discusses his new collection of short stories, ‘Bream Gives Me Hiccups: And Other Stories’. Stephen Colbert Gets All Up in Your Faith. Stephen demonstrates Dominic Wilcox's inventions.
2015-09-30
Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars (with Tom Hanks). John Oliver discusses ‘Last Week Tonight’. Evan Spiegel discusses Snapchat. Bill Withers and Ed Sheeran discuss Withers' induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as Sheeran performs "Ain't No Sunshine".
2015-10-01
John Kerry discusses the Iran nuclear deal. Claire Danes discusses ‘Homeland’. PewDiePie discusses his YouTube channel and his new book, ‘This Book Loves You’.
2015-10-02
Stephen Colbert's Cyborgasm. Morgan Freeman discusses ‘Madam Secretary’. Ruth Wilson discusses ‘The Affair’. Sean Murray demonstrates ‘No Man's Sky’.
2015-10-05
Yo-Yo Ma sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Whole Foods Apologies. Senator John McCain discusses recent politics. Stephen Colbert's Who Am Me? (Stephen takes a polygraph test). Misty Copeland discusses her new documentary, ‘A Ballerina's Tale’. Copeland also performs the courante from Johann Sebastian Bach's "Cello Suite No. 2" with Ma. The Late Show celebrates Ma's 60th birthday.
2015-10-06
Stephen Colbert's Pander Express. Bill Clinton discusses the Clinton Foundation, its projects, and the 2016 election. Billy Eichner discusses ‘Billy on the Street’. Florence and the Machine performs "What Kind of Man" from their album 'How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful’.
2015-10-07
The Big Furry Hat. Gina Rodriguez discusses ‘Jane the Virgin’. Stephen Colbert's Esophagorge. Ben Bernanke discusses the 2008 financial crisis and his new book, ‘The Courage to Act’. Tame Impala performs "The Less I Know the Better" from their album 'Currents’.
2015-10-08
Stephen Colbert's Digital Doo. Cate Blanchett discusses ‘Truth’. Brian Chesky discusses Airbnb. Buddy Teevens and Elliot Kastner of the Dartmouth Big Green demonstrate their Tackle Dummy.
2015-10-09
Life Hacked. James Corden discusses ‘The Late Late Show’ and his appointment as Officer of the Order of the British Empire. Corden performs "Me and My Shadow" with Stephen. Shane Smith discusses VICE Media. Halsey performs "New Americana" from her album ‘Badlands’.
2015-10-12
Stephen Colbert’s RejecTED Talks. Carey Mulligan discusses ‘Suffragette’ and the British women’s suffrage movement. Stephen takes a meeting with her producer. Elvis Costello discusses his new memoir, ‘Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink’, and his father’s influence. Darlene Love performs “Forbidden Nights”, from her album ‘Introducing Darlene Love’, with Costello.
2015-10-13
Stephen Colbert’s Hot Takes. Sarah Silverman discusses ‘I Smile Back’ and reads bad jokes written by kids with Stephen. Elijah Wood talks ’The Lord of the Rings’ with Stephen and discusses ‘The Last Witch Hunter’. Orchestral performance by ‘The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses’.
2015-10-14
Jack Black discusses his years with Tenacious D and Goosebumps. Black performs "My Kind of America" with Stephen. Nick Woodman discusses GoPro. Michelle Dorrance discusses her career and performs a tap dance, with Jon Batiste and Stay Human providing accompaniment.
2015-10-15
Oprah Winfrey discusses spirituality with Stephen and ‘OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network)’. Stephen’s pre-show rituals. Judith Hill performs "Cry, Cry, Cry" from her album ’Back in Time’. Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor discuss ’Welcome to Night Vale’.
2015-10-16
Jimmy Kimmel discusses ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ and his agent, same as Stephen’s, before having a cook-off. Guillermo Del Toro, Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston and Mia Wasikowska discuss ’Crimson Peak’. Beach House performs "One Thing" from their album ’Thank Your Lucky Stars’.
2015-10-26
The Hungry for Power Games (Jim Webb and Lincoln Chafee), with a cameo appearance by Stanley Tucci. Miller discusses ‘Burnt’. Benoist discusses ‘Supergirl’. Chance the Rapper performs "Angels" from his mixtape ’Coloring Book’.
2015-10-27
Lianne La Havas sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Hillary Clinton discusses her presidential campaign. Anthony Bourdain discusses ‘Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown’ and his new graphic novel, ’Get Jiro’. Carrie Brownstein discusses her new memoir, ‘Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl’.
2015-10-28
Julianna Margulies discusses ‘The Good Wife’. Jonathan Franzen discusses ‘Purity’. Alabama Shakes performs "Joe" from their album ’Sound & Color’. Franzen reads Stephen a bedtime story as the episode’s outro.
2015-10-29
Seth MacFarlane discusses his new album, ‘No One Ever Tells You’. Focus on the Universe. Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses ‘StarTalk’ and the latest scientific discoveries. MacFarlane performs "The One I Love (Belongs to Somebody Else)".
2015-10-30
The Late Show celebrates Halloween. The Zombies sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Cameo appearance by Rob Gronkowski. Charlie Rose comes out as Frankenstein and discusses ‘Charlie Rose’. Late Show Pumpking Carving Tips. Stacy Schiff comes out as a cat lady and discusses her new book, ‘The Witches: Salem, 1692’. Heavy metal band Ghost performs "Cirice" from their album ‘Meliora’, making their first appearance on a US TV show.
2015-11-02
Allison Janney discusses ‘Mom’. Colin Quinn discusses ‘Colin Quinn: The New York Story’. Margaret Cho discusses her new special, ‘Psycho’, and performs "Lice" from her album ‘Cho Dependent’.
2015-11-03
Stephen Colbert Gazes into the Infinet. Antonio Banderas discusses ‘The 33’. Reed Hastings discusses Netflix. John Irving discusses his works and his new book, ‘Avenue of Mysteries’, and reads Stephen a bedtime story as the episode’s outro.
2015-11-04
The Hungry for Power Games (Lawrence Lessig). Daniel Craig discusses ‘Spectre’. Craig rents a new car. Elizabeth Gilbert discusses the creative process and her new book, ‘Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear’. Dr. Eugenia Cheng discusses baking and mathematics.
2015-11-05
Stephen Colbert’s Hot Takes. Bryan Cranston discusses ‘Trumbo’. Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars (with Bryan Cranston). Jon Batiste and Stephen visit New Orleans. Shamir performs "On the Regular" from his album ‘Ratchet’.
2015-11-06
Harry Potter and the Cauldron of Spoilers. Stephen Colbert’s RejecTED Talks. Whoopi Goldberg discusses ‘The View’ and her new book, ‘If Someone Says "You Complete Me", RUN!’. Governor John Kasich discusses his presidential campaign. Glen Hansard performs "Lowly Deserter" from his album ‘Didn’t He Ramble’.
2015-11-09
Stacie Orrico sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Cameo appearance by Rainn Wilson. Ethan Hawke discusses the New York City Marathon and his new book, ‘Rules for a Knight’. Stephen Colbert’s Midnight Confessions. Senators Claire McCaskill and Amy Klobuchar discuss women in the United States Senate and their books, ‘Plenty Ladylike’ and ‘The Senator Next Door’. Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats perform "I Need Never Get Old" from their eponymous album.
2015-11-10
Candy Crush Saga "movie clip" with Liam Neeson. Aziz Ansari discusses ‘Master of None’, with an appearance from his father. Shonda Rhimes discusses her new book, ‘Year of Yes’. Bruce Campbell and Lucy Lawless discuss ‘Ash vs. Evil Dead’.
2015-11-11
Viola Davis discusses ‘How to Get Away with Murder’. Darlene Love and Stephen wishes Jon Batiste a happy birthday. Brian Greene discusses physics. George Ezra performs "Blame It on Me" from his album ‘Wanted on Voyage’.
2015-11-12
An appearance from John Dickerson. Jennifer Connelly discusses ‘Shelter’. Judd Apatow discusses his comeback to standup comedy and his new book, ‘Sick in the Head’. The Internet performs "Under Control" from their album ‘Ego Death’.
2015-11-13
Mark Ruffalo discusses ‘Spotlight’. The Big Furry Hat (with John Cleese). John Cleese discusses his career in comedy and his new book, ‘So, Anyway…’. Michael Flatley discusses ‘Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games’, followed by a tap dance performance. Stephen acknowledges the terrorists attacks in France in the episode’s outro.
2015-11-16
Medal of Honor recipient Jack H. Jacobs discusses the terrorists attacks in France. Bill Maher discusses religion and the presidential election. Medal of Honor recipient Florent Groberg discusses the War in Afghanistan. Shepard Fairey discusses his art and his new book, ‘Covert to Overt’. A performance by The Acro-Cats.
2015-11-17
CeeLo Green sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Julianne Moore discusses ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2’ and her new book, ‘Freckleface Strawberry’. Burt Reynolds discusses his acting career and his new book, ‘But Enough About Me’. Public Image Ltd performs "Double Trouble" from their album ‘What the World Needs Now…’.
2015-11-18
The Hungry for Power Games (Bobby Jindal). Sharon Stone discusses ‘Agent X’. Justin Theroux discusses ‘The Leftovers’ and has an eyebrow acting contest with Stephen. James Taylor performs "Montana" from his album ‘Before This World’, an updated version of "Fire and Rain" with Stephen and a folk rendition of "La Marseillaise".
2015-11-19
12-year-old Brandon Niederauer sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Jane Fonda discusses ‘Youth, Grace and Frankie’ and her career. Andrew Lloyd Webber discusses the musical and performs excerpts from his works with Stephen and Jon Batiste.
2015-11-20
Vulfpeck sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Michael Caine discusses ‘Youth’ and his career. Larry Wilmore discusses ‘The Nightly Show’ and his new book, ‘I’d Rather We Got Casinos’. Boots performs "C.U.R.E." from his album ‘AQUΛRIA’.
2015-11-23
An appearance from 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Kyle Busch. The Late Show Presents: Thanksgiving Turkey Tips with Our Friends at Butterball. Sylvester Stallone discusses ‘Creed’ and ‘Rocky’. Ted Koppel discusses his new book, ‘Lights Out’. My Morning Jacket performs "Tropics" from their album ‘The Waterfall’.
2015-11-24
Spike Lee discusses ‘Chi-Raq’. Andy Cohen discusses ‘Then and Now’ and his new book, ‘The Andy Cohen Diaries’. Carly Simon discusses her new memoir, ‘Boys in the Trees’ and performs "Mockingbird" with Stephen. Simon also performs "I Can’t Thank You Enough" from her greatest hits album ‘Songs from the Trees
2015-11-25
The Late Show celebrates Thanksgiving. Gloria Estefan discusses ‘On Your Feet!’ and her Cuban heritage. Stephen says goodbye to Zobo, the Late Show Joke-Testing Ape. Eric Greitens and Jake Wood discuss ‘The Mission Continues’ and ‘Team Rubicon’. Daniel Boulud presents his new book, ‘Daniel: My French Cuisine’, and prepares turkeys with Stephen.
2015-12-07
Victoria’s Secret Angels Adriana Lima, Behati Prinsloo and Taylor Hill eat buffalo wings. Steve Carell discusses ‘The Big Short’ and sings "Dance With Me" with Stephen. Jennifer Hudson discusses ‘The Color Purple’. Morgan Freeman’s announcer audition. Hudson and the cast of The Color Purple perform "Push Da Button".
2015-12-08
Stephen’s J. R. R. Tolkien geekdom pays off. Marion Cotillard discusses ‘Macbeth’. Things That Sound Way More Intriguing When Said in French (with Marion Cotillard). George Saunders discusses his new book, ‘The Very Persistent Gappers of Frip’ and sings ‘Today Is A Beautiful Day, But Not For You’. Joanna Newsom performs "Leaving the City" from her album ‘Divers’. Saunders reads Stephen a bedtime story as the episode’s outro.
2015-12-09
Michelle Dockery, Alan Bonneville and Allen Leech discuss ‘Downton Abbey’ and perform a scene with Stephen. Stephen changes a lightbulb outside the Ed Sullivan Theater. Adam McKay discusses ‘The Big Short’. Kurt Vile performs "Pretty Pimpin" from his album ‘B’lieve I’m Goin Down…’.
2015-12-10
Jon Stewart makes an appearance to discuss the Zadroga Act. Stephen Colbert’s Midnight Confessions. Bruce Willis discusses ‘Misery’. Stephen doesn’t believe Willis does his own stunts and a fight ensues. Michael Lewis discusses ‘The Big Short’. Andrew Delbanco and Stephen ride a rollercoaster and discuss ‘Moby-Dick’. Lizzo performs "Ain’t I" from her album ‘Big Grrrl Small World’.
2015-12-11
Lin-Manuel Miranda discusses ‘Hamilton’, New York and his influences. Miranda and Stephen present "Button! The American Musical". Ike Barinholtz discusses ‘Sisters’. Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings perform "8 Days (of Hanukkah)" from their album ‘It’s a Holiday Soul Party’.
2015-12-14
Stephen says goodbye to oil. Jennifer Lawrence discusses ‘Joy’ and being human. Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars (with Jennifer Lawrence). Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses the presidential election. The Late Show Presents: Quotable Notables’ Quotables. Sleater-Kinney performs "Bury Our Friends" from their album ‘No Cities to Love’.
2015-12-15
Stephen auditions as Han Solo (appearances by Harrison Ford and J. J. Abrams). Quentin Tarantino discusses ‘The Hateful Eight’ and his career. The Big Furry Hat. Jonathan Groff discusses ‘Hamilton’ and teaches Stephen his King George III walk. Squeeze performs "Happy Days" from their album ‘Cradle to the Grave’, with Jon Batiste & Stay Human providing musical accompaniment.
2015-12-16
Hashtag: #SpoilerSpoilers. Robert De Niro discusses ‘Joy’ and his career. De Niro also enjoys a cold martini (and silence) with Stephen. Daniel Gilbert discusses his new book, ‘Stumbling on Happiness’. Henry Rollins discusses ‘He Never Died’ and performs A Very Rollins Christmas with Stephen.
2015-12-17
Crunchy the Squirrel presents Oatie-O’s. Michael Moore discusses ‘Where to Invade Next’ and takes a more positive look at the world. Samantha Power discusses her position as Ambassador to the United Nations. Michael C. Hall discusses ‘Lazarus’. The Late Show Holiday Gift Guide. Hall and the cast of Lazarus perform the title track of the play.
2015-12-18
The Late Show celebrates Christmas. Mandy Patinkin discusses ‘Homeland’ and has some thoughts on the world, fear and humanity. Christmas Party Apologies. Kayvon Beykpour discusses ‘Periscope’. Leon Bridges performs Sam Cooke’s "Jesus Gave Me Water".
2016-01-04
Stephen welcomes actor Samuel L. Jackson, and Google Science Fair Winner Olivia Hallisey.
2016-01-05
Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski, Hip Hop artist Killer Mike, geneticist George Church, and a musical performance by Foals.
2016-01-06
Stephen welcomes a stand-up performance by and interview with Jerry Seinfeld, Senator Rand Paul, plus a musical performance by Andra Day.
2016-01-07
Stephen welcomes actor Damian Lewis, actress America Ferrera, plus a performance by FloydLittle's Double Dutch team.
2016-01-08
Stephen welcomes actor Matthew Broderick, space archaeologist Sarah Parcak, plus a musical performance by Kacey Musgraves.
2016-01-11
Stephen welcomes actress Jane Lynch, from the the CBS comedy series "Angel From Hell"; Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro, and a musical performance by EL VY.
2016-01-12
Stephen welcomes actress Saoirse Ronan, CEO of Yelp Jeremy Stoppelman, "Making a Murderer" Filmmakers Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos, and a musical performance by James Bay.
2016-01-13
Stephen welcomes actor Paul Giamatti, artists Guerrilla Girls, and professional bull rider J.B. Mauney.
2016-01-14
Stephen welcomes actress Olivia Munn, T.J Miller, and a musical performance by Father John Misty.
2016-01-15
Stephen welcomes astronaut Scott Kelly, U.S. Women's Soccer star Abby Wambach, and comedian Maria Bamford.
2016-01-18
Stephen welcomes Patricia Heaton, Quincy Jones, Civil Rights Activist DeRay McKesson, and a musical performance by Grace.
2016-01-19
Stephen welcomes Charlie Day, Colin Hanks from the CBS comedy series "Life in Pieces," and a musical performance by Margo Price.
2016-01-20
Stephen welcomes actor James Spader, New York Jets Wide Receiver Brandon Marshall, host and Executive Producer of "Serial" Podcast Sarah Koenig, and Rev Run.
2016-01-21
Stephen welcomes actors Christian Slater and Josh Radnor and musician Iggy Pop.
2016-01-22
2016-01-25
Stephen welcomes Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, Oklahoma City Thunder Point Guard Russell Westbrook, and a musical performance by Jackson Browne.
2016-01-26
Stephen welcomes Laurence Fishburne, Michael Novacek, and a musical performance by Lake Street Dive.
2016-01-27
Stephen welcomes Chris Pine, actress Danielle Brooks, Columbia University student Jonah Reider, and a musical performance by Baauer.
2016-01-28
Stephen welcomes Josh Brolin, John Dickers, host of CBS News's "Face the Nation"; Environmental Activist Erin Brockovich, and a musical performance by Aubrie Sellers.
2016-02-01
Stephen welcomes John Travolta and Courtney B. Vance, author Amy Cuddy, and a musical performance John Moreland.
2016-02-02
Stephen welcomes David Schwimmer, Pastor Joel Osteen, and a musical performance by M. Ward.
2016-02-03
Stephen welcomes Dr. Phil, creators of "Togetherness" Mark and Jay Duplass, author Michael Eric Dyson, and a musical performance by Anderson .Paak and the Free Nationals.
2016-02-04
Stephen welcomes Michael Strahan, Samantha Bee, and a musical performance by Wilco.
2016-02-05
Stephen welcomes Bobby Cannavale; Advertising executive Donny Deutsch, and a musical performance by Charles Kelley.
2016-02-07
Stephen welcomes Tina Fey and Margot Robbie, Will Ferrell, Megyn Kelly, and Key & Peele.
2016-02-08
Stephen welcomes Bill O'Reilly, former NFL star Eddie George, and a musical performance by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis.
2016-02-09
Stephen welcomes Olivia Wilde, Christiane Amanpour, and a musical performance by Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
2016-02-10
Stephen welcomes Ben Stiller, Senator Bernie Sanders, and a performance by Tao: Seventeen Samurai.
2016-02-11
Stephen welcomes Kelsey Grammer, Fred Armisen, “Playboy” cover girl Sarah McDaniel, and a musical performance by Ty Segall and the Muggers.
2016-02-15
Stephen welcomes Craig Ferguson, Senator Cory Booker, and World Darts Champion Scott Waites.
2016-02-16
Stephen welcomes Eva Longoria, Abbi Jacobson & ilana Glazer, and a musical performance by Lucinda Williams.
2016-02-17
Stephen welcomes Kate Hudson, Governor John Kasich, and a musical performance by Courtney Barnett.
2016-02-18
Stephen welcomes actress Tea Leoni from the CBS drama series "Madam Secretary", Amanda Peet, and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog.
2016-02-19
Stephen welcomes Chelsea Handler, Zosia Mamet, and a musical performance by The Lumineers.
2016-02-22
Stephen welcomes Casey Affleck, Richard Dreyfuss, and an interview with and musical performance by Mavis Staples.
2016-02-23
Stephen welcomes Debra Messing, Zachary Quinto, and a musical performance by Violent Femmes.
2016-02-24
Stephen welcomes Adrien Brody, actress Danai Gurira from "The Walking Dead," and Physicist Brian Greene.
2016-02-25
Stephen welcomes Tim Daly from the CBS drama series “Madam Secretary," Singer-songwriter Graham Nash, and a musical performance by Jason Isbell .
2016-02-29
Stephen welcomes Director Spike Jonze, Jeffrey Dean Morgan from the CBS drama series “The Good Wife” and a musical performance by Jack Garratt.
2016-03-01
Stephen welcomes Chrissy Teigen, comedian Mike Birbiglia, and Adam Savage of “MythBusters."
2016-03-02
Stephen welcomes Octavia Spencer, the cast of “Fuller House”: John Stamos, Bob Saget and Dave Coulier, and a musical performance by Lucius.
2016-03-03
Stephen welcomes Christopher Meloni, actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead;, Medal of Honor Recipient Edward Byers, and a musical performance by Ray LaMontagne.
2016-03-07
Stephen welcomes Will Arnett, Charles Barkley, and actor Max Greenfield.
2016-03-08
Stephen welcomes Helen Mirren, J.J. Abrams, and a musical performance by DMA'S.
2016-03-09
Stephen welcomes Sally Field, Jerrod Carmichael, and a musical performance by Esperanza Spalding.
2016-03-10
Stephen welcomes Anna Kendrick, U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch, and a musical performance by Brian Fallon.
2016-03-11
Stephen welcomes Jeff Daniels, actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead, and Audra McDonald.
2016-03-14
Stephen welcomes John Oliver, World #1 Golfer Jordan Spieth, and a musical performance by New Order.
2016-03-15
Stephen welcomes Steve Martin & Edie Brickell, Shirley MacLaine, and an interview with Los Angeles Philharmonic conductor Gustavo Dudamel and performance with orchestra.
2016-03-16
Stephen welcomes Theo James, Jussie Smollett, and a musical performance by Laurie Anderson.
2016-03-17
Stephen welcomes William H. Macy, Melissa Rauch, and Isaac Mizrahi.
2016-03-28
Stephen welcomes Tom Hiddleston, Laura Benanti from the CBS drama series "Supergirl" and a musical performance by Frightened Rabbit.
2016-03-29
Stephen welcomes Adam Driver, Rachel Bloom, and a musical performance by Savages.
2016-03-30
An interview with Cartoon Donald Trump. Eric Stonestreet discusses 'Confirmation and Modern Family’. Jason Jones discusses 'The Detour’. Senator Elizabeth Warren discusses the presidential race.
2016-03-31
Stephen welcomes Sarah Paulson, Tatiana Maslany, and interview with and musical performance by Wynton Marsalis, Lil Buck, and Jared Grimes.
2016-04-01
Stephen welcomes Steve Buscemi, actor Benjamin Walker, and a performance by the cast of Broadway's "American Psycho."
2016-04-04
Stephen welcomes Matthew Perry from the CBS comedy series "The Odd Couple," Nick Offerman, a musical performance by Explosions In The Sky, and Parliament-Funkadelic sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
2016-04-05
Stephen welcomes Melissa McCarthy & Ben Falcone, Arianna Huffington, and a musical performance by BABYMETAL.
2016-04-06
Stephen welcomes Anna Kendrick & Sam Rockwell, David Duchovny, and a musical performance by Autolux.
2016-04-07
Stephen welcomes Mindy Kaling, Tituss Burgess, and filmmaker Ken Burns.
2016-04-18
Stephen welcomes Hillary Clinton, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Katharine McPhee from the CBS drama series "Scorpion," a musical performance by Sturgill Simpson, and Wayne Shorter sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
2016-04-19
Stephen welcomes Kevin Spacey, actor Thomas Middleditch, a musical performance by The Flaming Lips, and Arturo Sandoval sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
2016-04-20
Stephen welcomes Dennis Quaid, actor Matt Walsh, a musical performance by Charles Bradley, and Tootie & Jimmy Heath sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
2016-04-21
Stephen welcomes Tom Hanks, Leslie Odom Jr., a musical performance by The Strumbellas, and Roy Haynes sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
2016-04-22
Stephen welcomes Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and comedian Sam Morril.
2016-04-25
Stephen welcomes Michelle Williams, Viceland's Eddie Huang, and a musical performance by Bob Mould.
2016-04-26
Stephen welcomes J.K. Simmons, Jane Krakowski, and Chris Wallace.
2016-04-27
Stephen welcomes Susan Sarandon, actor David Tennant, and a musical performance by Catfish and The Bottlemen.
2016-04-28
Stephen welcomes the cast of the CBS drama series "The Good Wife": Julianna Margulies, Christine Baranski, and Matt Czuchry, also Hank Azaria, and Nike Co-Founder and Chairman Phil Knight.
2016-04-29
Stephen welcomes Anderson Cooper, Mark Feuerstein and a musical performance by Gwen Stefani.
2016-05-02
Stephen welcomes Bill O'Reilly, Morris Chestnut, and a musical performance by Deerhunter.
2016-05-03
Stephen welcomes Dakota Johnson, Sebastian Stan, and a musical performance by Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real.
2016-05-04
Stephen welcomes Anthony Mackie, Rob Reiner, and a musical performance by Maxwell.
2016-05-05
Stephen welcomes Judge Judy, Zac Posen and W. Kamau Bell.
2016-05-06
Stephen welcomes Lily Tomlin, actor Kumail Nanjiani, and a performance by stand-up comedian Ryan Hamilton.
2016-05-09
Stephen welcomes Kaley Cuoco from the CBS comedy series "The Big Bang Theory," author and podcast host Dan Savage, and a musical performance by The National.
2016-05-26
2016-06-10
2016-07-22
2016-07-29
2016-09-01
2016-09-02
Actress Anna Gunn; journalist John Dickerson; inventor Simone Giertz.
Season 2 - The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2016-09-06
Harry Connick Jr. discusses his New Orleans heritage and musical career. Ava DuVernay discusses ‘Queen Sugar’. Grouplove performs "Welcome to Your Life" from their album ‘Big Mess’.
2016-09-07
Whoopi Goldberg discusses cannabis and ‘Strut’. Regina Hall discusses 'When the Bough Breaks’. Chesley Sullenberger discusses 'Sully’ and the "Miracle on the Hudson".
2016-09-08
Jessica Alba discusses 'The Honest Company’. Bradley Whitford discusses 'Other People’. George Takei discusses the Star Trek franchise.
2016-09-09
The Late Show Money I've Already Spent Justification Theater. Tituss Burgess discusses 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’. Jeff Ross discusses 'Jeff Ross Roasts Cops’. Adam Richman discusses 'Secret Eats’.
2016-09-12
Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Dr. Phil discusses his TV series. Alan Cumming discusses 'You Gotta Get Bigger Dreams’. Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam perform "A 1000 Times" from their album 'I Had a Dream That You Were Mine’.
2016-09-13
Joseph Gordon-Levitt discusses 'Snowden’. Millie Bobby Brown discusses 'Stranger Things’. The Head and the Heart performs "All We Ever Knew" from their album 'Signs of Light’.
2016-09-14
Wednesday Night Thursday Night Football Promo. Trevor Noah discusses his new book, "Born a Crime’. Allen Iverson discusses his induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Chris Gethard discusses 'The Chris Gethard Show’.
2016-09-15
Tracee Ellis Ross discusses 'Black-ish’. Late Show Polite Reminder. Andrew Rannells discusses his mid-western heritage. Mac Miller performs "Dang!" from his album 'The Divine Feminine’, featuring Anderson .Paak, with Jon Batiste and Stay Human providing musical accompaniment.
2016-09-16
The Big Furry Hat. John Slattery discusses 'The Front Page’. Oliver Stone discusses 'Snowden’. Jon Fisch gives a stand-up performance.
2016-09-19
Chris Pratt discusses 'The Magnificent Seven’ and his early life as a salesman. Scott Bakula discusses 'NCIS: New Orleans’ and his career, in addition to giving a musical performance with Jon Batiste and Stay Human. Frederik the Great, the World's Most Beautiful Horse, makes an appearance.
2016-09-20
The Late Show Blanket Fort with the First Lady. Michelle Obama discusses her life in the White House and the "Let Girls Learn" initiative. America Ferrera discusses 'Superstore’.
2016-09-21
Nile Rodgers sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Ethan Hawke discusses 'The Magnificent Seven’. Tim Meadows discusses 'Son of Zorn’. Wilco performs "Someone to Lose" from their album 'Schmilco’.
2016-09-22
Stephen visits Wrigley Field in support of the Chicago Cubs. Anthony Anderson discusses 'Black-ish’ and the Emmy Awards. Mark Consuelos discusses 'Pitch’ and his life in New York City. The Kills perform "Impossible Tracks" from their album 'Ash & Ice’.
2016-09-23
Bruce Springsteen discusses his life stories, his autobiography ‘Born to Run’, and its companion album 'Chapter and Verse’. The Late Show celebrates Springsteen's 67th birthday.
2016-09-26
Special live episode after the first presidential debate. Rob Lowe discusses the presidential race. Kal Penn discusses the presidential race and his career in the White House. Emma Willmann gives a stand-up performance.
2016-09-27
Sean Penn discusses 'Bob Honey Who Just Do Stuff’ and sends his first tweet. Sutton Foster discusses 'Younger’. Regina Spektor performs "Bleeding Heart" from her album 'Remember Us to Life’.
2016-09-28
Jon Batiste's PSA: Hey, White People! Lupita Nyong'o discusses 'Queen of Katwe’ and her African heritage. Donnie Wahlberg discusses 'Blue Bloods’ and goes crowd surfing with Stephen. John Prine performs "I'm Tellin' You" from his album 'For Better, or Worse’, featuring Holly Williams.
2016-09-29
Morgan Freeman discusses 'Madam Secretary’. Judith Light discusses 'Transparent’. Jimmy Eat World performs "Sure and Certain" from their album 'Integrity Blues’.
2016-09-30
Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Samantha Bee discusses 'Full Frontal’ and the presidential race. Abby Elliott discusses 'Better Off Single’ and receives/destroys her wedding gift. Asa Butterfield discusses 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children’.
2016-10-03
Mindy Kaling discusses 'The Mindy Project’ and takes a shopping stroll. Gary Owen discusses 'The Gary Owen Show’ and his life in the Navy. Sum 41 performs "Fake My Own Death" from their album '13 Voices’.
2016-10-04
Special live episode after the vice presidential debate. Melissa Etheridge sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. John Leguizamo discusses the presidential race and his Latin American heritage. Cheri Oteri discusses 'Those Who Can't’ and the presidential race. Paul F. Tompkins discusses 'Bajillion Dollar Propertie$’.
2016-10-05
Armie Hammer discusses 'The Birth of a Nation’. Lindsey Vonn discusses her new book, 'Strong Is the New Beautiful’. Gustavo Dudamel with the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra give an orchestral performance.
2016-10-06
Emily Blunt discusses 'The Girl on the Train’. Gael García Bernal discusses 'Desierto’. Phantogram performs "You Don't Get Me High Anymore" from their album 'Three’.
2016-10-07
The Big Furry Hat. Diane Lane discusses 'The Cherry Orchard’. Aja Naomi King discusses 'The Birth of a Nation’. Alingon Mitra gives a stand-up performance.
2016-10-17
A special segment with President Barack Obama. Billy O'Reilly discusses the presidential race and his new book, 'Killing the Rising Sun’. Randall Park discusses 'Fresh Off the Boat’. Bob Weir performs "Lay My Lily Down" from his album 'Blue Mountain’.
2016-10-18
Nick Offerman discusses his new book, 'Good Clean Fun'. Wayne Gretzky discusses his new book, '99: Stories of the Game' and his career. Morgan Spurlock discusses 'Rats NYC'.
2016-10-19
Special live episode after the presidential debate. Hugh Laurie discusses 'Chance’ and the presidential race. Paul Reiser discusses the presidential race. Nate Silver discusses the presidential race.
2016-10-20
Tiger Woods discusses his career and the Tiger Woods Foundation. Elijah Wood discusses 'Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency’. Jorge Ramos discusses 'Hate Rising’.
2016-10-21
The Late Show Hall of Heroes. The Late Show Presents: Taking It to the Street. Matt LeBlanc discusses 'Man with a Plan’. Joy Bryant and Eleanor Holmes Norton discuss ‘Good Girls Revolt’. Wyclef Jean performs "If I Was President", with Jon Batiste and Stay Human providing musical accompaniment.
2016-10-24
Tom Hanks returns to Zoltar, and discusses 'Inferno’ and the upcoming World Series. Adam Conover discusses 'Adam Ruins Everything’.
2016-10-25
Mitski sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Will Forte discusses his new book, '101 Things to Definitely Not Do If You Want to Get a Chick’. Dermot Mulroney discusses 'Pure Genius’. Wyatt Cenac discusses 'People of Earth’.
2016-10-26
The Werd. Joel McHale discusses ‘The Great Indoors’. Abbi Jacobson discusses her new book, ‘Carry This Book’. Jon Glaser discusses ‘Jon Glaser Loves Gear’.
2016-10-27
World premiere of "Halloween Wiggle" featuring Run the Jewels. Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Mary-Louise Parker discusses 'Heisenberg’. Pusha T discusses his career and the presidential race. The Record Company performs "On the Move" from their album 'Give It Back to You’.
2016-10-28
Aimee Mann sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Drew Carey celebrates his tenth year as the host of ‘The Price Is Right’. Claire Foy and Matt Smith discuss ‘The Crown’. Sebastian Maniscalco gives a stand-up performance.
2016-10-31
Ruth Wilson discusses 'I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House’. J. B. Smoove discusses 'Almost Christmas’. The Ghost Brothers discuss ghost hunting.
2016-11-01
Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars (with Mel Gibson). Mel Gibson and Luke Bracey discuss ‘Hacksaw Ridge’. Tegan and Sara perform "Stop Desire" from their album 'Love You to Death’.
2016-11-02
Piano One-O-Fun (How to Vote) with Jon Batiste. Michael Strahan discusses 'Religion of Sports’. Nick Kroll discusses 'Oh, Hello and Loving’. Aaron Lewis performs "That Ain't Country" from his album 'Sinner’.
2016-11-03
Stephen Colbert's Tinfoil Hat. Aaron Eckhart discusses 'Bleed for This’. Tig Notaro discusses her Southern heritage. Ron Suskind discusses 'Life, Animated’.
2016-11-04
Stephen Colbert's Charity PSA with Viggo Mortensen. Viggo Mortensen discusses 'Captain Fantastic’ and the presidential race. Patton Oswalt discusses the loss of his wife and the presidential race. Maz Jobrani gives a stand-up performance.
2016-11-07
Special live episode during the final phase of the presidential race. "Get Out There and Vote" medley featuring Jon Stewart and Javier Muñoz. Don Cheadle discusses the presidential race. Stevie Wonder discusses the presidential race, in addition to performing "Love's in Need of Love Today" and "Don't You Worry 'bout a Thing". Katherine Waterston discusses 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’, with an appearance by Sam Waterston.
2016-11-09
Special live episode during the week of the presidential race. Miles Teller discusses 'Bleed for This’ and the presidential race. Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses 'Welcome to the Universe’ and the presidential race. Triumph the Insult Comic Dog discusses 'Triumph's Election Special 2016’.
2016-11-10
Sting discusses his career. Thandie Newton discusses 'Westworld’. Sting also performs "I Can't Stop Thinking About You" from his album '57th & 9th’.
2016-11-14
Highlights of Stephen Colbert's Live Election Night Showtime special: Mark Halperin & John Heilemann discuss 'The Circus’ and the election results as they come in. "Trump Begins" animated sketch. Jeff Goldblum reflects on the election results. Elle King performs. Stephen seeks to find things all Americans have in common.
2016-11-15
Anna Kendrick discusses 'Scrappy Little Nobody’ in addition to performing "I'm Still Here" with Stephen. Mahershala Ali discusses 'Moonlight’. Chris Gethard gives a stand-up performance.
2016-11-16
Marion Cotillard discusses 'Allied’. Dev Patel discusses 'Lion’. Dwight Yoakam performs "Gone (That'll Be Me)" from his album 'Swimmin' Pools, Movie Stars…’.
2016-11-17
Amy Adams discusses 'Nocturnal Animals’. The Late Show Eyebrow Theater with Amy Adams. Simone Biles discusses 'Courage to Soar’. Jeff Watson discusses bear-handling.
2016-11-18
The Late Show Family Meeting with William H. Macy. William H. Macy discusses 'Shameless’. Colin Quinn discusses 'The New York Story’. Drive-By Truckers perform "Surrender Under Protest" from their album 'American Band’.
2016-11-21
Michael Weatherly discusses 'Bull’. Carrie Fisher discusses her new book, 'The Princess Diarist’, Gary, her French bulldog, and ‘Carrie Fisher's Other Star Wars Revelations’. The Pretenders perform "Holy Commotion" from their album 'Alone’, featuring Dan Auerbach.
2016-11-22
Stephen Colbert's Thanksgiving Turkey Tips. James Marsden discusses 'Westworld’. Jimmie Johnson discusses his victorious NASCAR season. John Waters discusses his "A John Waters Christmas" tour.
2016-11-23
Post-election Thanksgiving Survival Tips. Stephen Colbert's Thanksgiving Turkey Tips, Part II. Danny DeVito discusses 'The Comedian’. Max Greenfield discusses 'New Girl’ and his new career as a soccer referee. OK Go performs "The One Moment" from their album 'Hungry Ghosts’.
2016-11-30
Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Tim Daly discusses 'Madam Secretary’ and the presidential race. Lauren Cohan discusses 'The Walking Dead’. Sleigh Bells performs "I Can Only Stare" from their album 'Jessica Rabbit’.
2016-12-01
Good News Bananas! Lauren Graham discusses 'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life’ and ‘Talking as Fast as I Can’. Justin Long discusses 'Frank & Lola’.
2016-12-02
The Big Furry Hat. Matthew Broderick discusses 'Rules Don't Apply’. Matthew Broderick's job offers. Ali Wentworth discusses 'Nightcap’. Fergie performs "Life Goes On" from her album 'Double Dutchess’.
2016-12-05
Jason Bateman discusses 'Office Christmas Party’. Padma Lakshmi discusses her new books, ‘The Encyclopedia of Spices’ and ‘Herbs and Love, Loss, and What We Ate’. Michael Lewis discusses 'The Undoing Project’.
2016-12-06
The Late Show Family Meeting with Joe Biden. Joe Biden discusses the presidential race and the fight against cancer. DJ Khaled discusses his new book, 'The Keys’.
2016-12-07
Sigourney Weaver discusses the presidential race and ‘A Monster Calls’. Andy Cohen discusses 'Watch What Happens: Live and Superficial’. Pilobolus gives a modern dance performance.
2016-12-08
First Drafts. Octavia Spencer discusses 'Hidden Figures’. John Mulaney discusses 'Oh, Hello’ and his Catholic background. Travis Scott performs a medley ("Sweet Sweet" and "Goosebumps") from his album 'Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight’.
2016-12-09
Norm or Law? Olivia Munn discusses 'Office Christmas Party’. Martin Freeman discusses 'Sherlock’. Tom Papa gives a stand-up performance.
2016-12-12
"Christmas is Now". John Goodman discusses 'Patriots Day’. Denée Benton discusses 'Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812’. Norah Jones performs "Peace" from her album 'Day Breaks’.
2016-12-13
Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Mark Wahlberg discusses 'Patriots Day’. Lee Daniels discusses 'Star’. Miranda Lambert performs "Highway Vagabond" from her album 'The Weight of These Wings’.
2016-12-14
The Nixon/Trump Letters: Volume I. Neil Patrick Harris discusses 'A Series of Unfortunate Events’, in addition to performing a creepy version of "Jingle Bells" with Stephen. Megan Mullally discusses 'Why Him?’. Smooshed: Holiday Edition with Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman.
2016-12-15
"It's the End of the Year as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)". Not at the Movies with Gil Peaches and Will Peaches. James Franco discusses 'Why Him?’. Michael Stipe discusses his art. Gad Elmaleh gives a stand-up performance.
2016-12-16
Stephen Colbert's Bah Humbug. Jon Batiste's Batman Christmas Medley. The Big Furry Hat. Liam Neeson discusses 'Silence’. Shepard Smith discusses 'Shepard Smith Reporting’. Jon Batiste and assorted musicians perform a medley of holiday songs.
2016-12-19
Stephen Colbert introduces highlight clips from the past year, including a post-election monologue, Tom Hanks, Midnight Confessions and a performance by OK Go.
2016-12-20
Stephen introduces more highlight clips from the past year, including an election week monologue, a Bruce Springsteen interview, David Duchovny sharing a blanket fort, and Too Much Exposition Theatre with Bryan Cranston.
2016-12-21
Stephen's end-of-year highlights continue with a Thanksgiving week monologue and interviews with Robert De Niro, Amy Schumer, John Krasinski and Millie Bobby Brown.
2016-12-22
Stephen continues his highlights from the past year with a post-Thanksgiving monologue, an interview and stargazing with Will Smith, Anna Kendrick singing, and the Furry Hat.
2016-12-23
Stephen wraps up the year's highlights with an early December monologue, interviews with Chris Pratt and Jason Bateman, a performance by Stevie Wonder, and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog commenting on the presidential election
2017-01-03
Oprah Winfrey discusses her interview with First Lady Michelle Obama and her new book, 'Food, Health, and Happiness’. Oprah Helps Stephen Make Anything Exciting! Oprah Winfrey and Stephen make "The Sexy Breakfast". Pretty Yende performs "Una voce poco fa" from ‘The Barber of Seville’.
2017-01-04
Tips for Werewolf Hunting. The Adventures of Lil' Titey. Kate Beckinsale discusses 'Underworld: Blood Wars’ and teaches Stephen to speak Russian. Chris Messina discusses 'Live by Night’ and his early acting career. Jen Kirkman discusses 'Just Keep Livin'.
2017-01-05
Trump and Cover. Galino & Farnes: Pornography Lawyers. Adam Driver discusses 'Silence’ and the recent passing of Carrie Fisher, in addition to thumb wrestling with Stephen. Community Calendar: Mishawaka, Indiana. Alexa Davalos discusses 'The Man in the High Castle’. Whitney performs "Golden Days" from their album 'Light Upon the Lake’.
2017-01-06
Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Charlie Rose discusses 'CBS This Morning’, the presidential race and the incoming administration. Hayden Panettiere discusses 'Nashville’, her life and her career. Jack Maxwell discusses 'Booze Traveler’.
2017-01-09
Billy Joel discusses his career and ranks his top five songs. True Stories Behind the Hits with Billy Joel. Billy Joel performs "Miami 2017 (Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway)". Josh Holloway discusses 'Colony’.
2017-01-10
Andrew Garfield discusses 'Silence’. Erin Andrews discusses her sportscasting career. Cage the Elephant performs "Cold Cold Cold" from their album 'Tell Me I'm Pretty’.
2017-01-11
Jude Law discusses 'The Young Pope’. Gabrielle Union discusses 'Being Mary Jane’. Thomas L. Friedman discusses 'Thank You for Being Late’ and the incoming administration.
2017-01-12
Lesser Sponsor Roundup. Tom Selleck discusses 'Blue Bloods’ and his career. Craig Robinson discusses his band, The Nasty Delicious, and his music career. A$AP Mob performs "Crazy Brazy" from their album 'Cozy Tapes Vol. 1: Friends’.
2017-01-13
The Big Furry Hat. Cuba Gooding Jr. discusses 'The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story’ and his acting career. Rupert Friend discusses 'Homeland’. Gary Gulman gives a stand-up performance.
2017-01-16
The Werd "Repeal and Erase". Sarah Paulson discusses 'The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story’. Puff, Puff, Act with Sarah Paulson. Corey Stoll discusses 'Gold’. Nick Grant performs a medley featuring Watch the Duck.
2017-01-17
Comic Billy Eichner; singer Mel B.; comic Gilbert Gottfried.
2017-01-18
Actress Idina Menzel; actress Rachel Bloom; comic Louie Anderson.
2017-01-19
Actor Johnny Galecki; TV host Chris Matthews; Bash & Pop performs.
2017-01-20
Actor Jim Gaffigan; actress Cristela Alonzo; The Avett Brothers perform.
2017-01-30
Actress Leslie Mann; comic Lewis Black; comic Dan Levy.
2017-01-31
Singer Josh Groban; chef Rachael Ray; Japandroids perform.
2017-02-01
Comic Ricky Gervais; actress Christina Ricci; Jain performs.
2017-02-02
Dr. Phil; singer Michael Bolton; Maren Morris performs.
2017-02-03
Actress Priyanka Chopra; actor Thomas Sadoski; comic Pat Brown.
2017-02-06
Actor Paul Giamatti; TV show host Wendy Williams; Highly Suspect performs.
2017-02-07
TV show host John Oliver; actress Isabelle Huppert; The Avett Brothers perform.
2017-02-08
Actor Robert De Niro; documentary producer Ezra Edelman; Flo Morrissey and Matthew E. White sit in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
2017-02-09
Actor David Oyelowo; actor Taran Killam; Rae Sremmurd performs.
2017-02-10
Actor Will Arnett; comic Pete Holmes; comic Paul Mecurio.
2017-02-13
Actress Shailene Woodley; actress Laverne Cox; treasure hunters Rick and Marty Lagina.
2017-02-15
Bob Odenkirk, Tatiana Maslany, and author George Saunders are guests on Stephen's couch.
2017-02-16
Actress Sally Field; actress Maggie Siff; Lady Antebellum performs.
2017-02-17
Actress Julie Andrews; actress Christina Hendricks; The Umbilical Brothers perform.
2017-02-20
Actress Uma Thurman; actor Jason Jones; Alison Krauss performs.
2017-02-21
Journalist Joe Scarborough; model Kate Upton; actress Yvette Nicole Brown.
2017-02-22
TV host Kelly Ripa; actor Billy Gardell; The Lemon Twigs perform.
2017-02-23
Actress Aubrey Plaza; actor Bradley Whitford; Lupe Fiasco performs.
2017-02-24
Actress Allison Williams; actress Cush Jumbo; comic Carmen Lynch.
2017-02-27
Comic Jon Stewart; actress Connie Britton; actress Zoey Deutch; Lori McKenna performs.
2017-02-28
Actress Lisa Kudrow; former White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest; comic Tony Rock.
2017-03-01
Actor Patrick Stewart; actor Chris Colfer; comic Roy Wood Jr.
2017-03-02
Actor Hugh Jackman; actress Condola Rashad; The Flaming Lips perform.
2017-03-03
Actress Cate Blanchett; actor Paul Rust; comic Mo Amer.
2017-03-06
Journalist Anderson Cooper; producer Judd Apatow; Jidenna performs.
2017-03-07
Actor Kevin Kline; actor Jerrod Carmichael; retired Gen. Michael Hayden.
2017-03-08
Political analysts Mark Halperin and John Heilemann; actor Michael Ian Black; cat behaviorist Jackson Galaxy.
2017-03-09
Actress Kristen Stewart; actor Maz Jobrani; Dawes performs.
2017-03-10
Actress Felicity Huffman; actress Jurnee Smollett-Bell; comic Anthony DeVito.
2017-03-13
Actor Ewan McGregor; actor Finn Wittrock; The Shins perform.
2017-03-15
Actress Jessica Lange; comic Bassem Youssef; comic Judy Gold.
2017-03-20
Actor Bryan Cranston; actress Audra McDonald; comic Greer Barnes.
2017-03-21
Actor Ryan Reynolds; actor Josh Lucas; actor Andy Daly; Green Day performs.
2017-03-22
Actress Glenn Close; actor Michael McKean; actor H. Jon Benjamin.
2017-03-27
Actresses Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda; director Jay Chandrasekhar; Aimee Mann performs.
2017-03-28
Actor Hank Azaria; actress Kate Walsh; performance from Circus 1903.
2017-03-29
Actress Emma Roberts; actor Ken Jeong; Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley perform.
2017-03-30
Actress Marisa Tomei; actor Hugh Dancy; Broken Social Scene performs.
2017-03-31
Actress Susan Sarandon; singer Joey McIntyre; comic Robert Klein.
2017-04-03
Actor Jason Sudeikis; actress Jennifer Esposito; Joey Bada$$ performs.
2017-04-04
Comic Louis C.K.; sportscaster Ernie Johnson Jr.; Father John Misty performs.
2017-04-05
Actress Sigourney Weaver; podcast hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor; special appearance by Steve Martin; Neal Schon sits in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
2017-04-07
Actor Mandy Patinkin; actress Zosia Mamet; actor Jerrod Carmichael.
2017-04-17
Actress Jennifer Hudson; journalist Chris Hayes; actor Christian Borle.
2017-04-18
Actor Alec Baldwin; radio host Charlamagne Tha God; comic Moshe Kasher; Taj Mahal and Keb' Mo' sit in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
2017-04-19
Actress Rose Byrne; actor Lewis Black; P.J. Harvey performs.
2017-04-20
Actress Elisabeth Moss; comedian Anthony Atamanuik; Sheryl Crow performs.
2017-04-21
Actress Rosario Dawson; actress Renée Elise Goldsberry; comic Moshe Kasher.
2017-04-24
Actress Allison Janney; Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg; Marty Stuart performs.
2017-04-25
Singer John Legend performs; TV personality Kelly Osbourne; Dr. John sits in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
2017-04-26
Actress America Ferrera; actor Thomas Middleditch; author Virginia Grohl and musician Dave Grohl; Preservation Hall Band sits in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
2017-04-27
Actor LL Cool J; actress Phillipa Soo; Gorillaz performs.
2017-05-01
Actor Chris Pratt; astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson; Ryan Adams performs.
2017-05-03
Actor Jim Parsons; actor Jeff Garlin; actor Paul Scheer.
2017-05-04
Retired professional basketball player Charles Barkley; actress Debra Winger.
2017-05-05
Actor Richard Gere; comic Maria Bamford; Perfume Genius performs.
2017-05-08
Actor Rami Malek; scientist Bill Nye; Roger Waters performs.
2017-05-09
Comic Jon Stewart; TV host Samantha Bee; TV host John Oliver; actor Ed Helms; actor Rob Corddry.
2017-05-10
Actors Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally; actor Aaron Taylor Johnson; Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds perform.
2017-05-11
Actress Mayim Bialik; actor Andy Karl; comic Ramy Youssef.
2017-05-12
Actor Tracy Morgan; actor Timothy Simons; Dan Auerbach performs.
2017-05-15
Actor Danny McBride; actress Jane Krakowski; Metallica performs.
2017-05-16
Actress Gina Rodriguez; actor Ben Falcone; Jesus and Mary Chain performs.
2017-05-17
Talk show host Julie Chen; actor Matt Walsh; former professional baseball player David Ortiz.
2017-05-18
Actor Ricky Gervais; actor Corey Hawkins; The xx performs.
2017-05-19
Actress Jennifer Garner; actor Demetri Martin; comic Paula Poundstone.
2017-05-22
2017-06-06
2017-06-30
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2017-07-20
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2017-07-27
2017-07-31
2017-08-08
Actor Christoph Waltz; actor Chris O'Dowd; YouTube personality Sean Evans.
Season 3 - The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2017-09-05
Stephen acknowledges the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in Houston. Maggie Gyllenhaal discusses ‘The Deuce’. Graham Norton discusses ‘The Graham Norton Show’ and his new book, ‘Holding’. Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real perform "Find Yourself" from their eponymous album.
2017-09-06
Sheila E. sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Liev Schreiber discusses ‘Ray Donovan’. Joe Buck discusses his career in broadcasting and his new book, ‘Lucky #######’. Sonequa Martin-Green discusses ‘Star Trek: Discovery’.
2017-09-07
Senator Bernie Sanders discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Guide to Political Revolution. Caitriona Balfe discusses ‘Outlander’. The National performs "Day I Die" from their album ‘Sleep Well Beast’.
2017-09-08
Stephen acknowledges the impact of Hurricane Irma in Florida. Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Jessica Biel discusses ‘The Sinner’. Sonequa Martin-Green discusses ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ (new footage from September 6 episode). Late Show Presents: best moments of the week, including segments with Senator Bernie Sanders, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Graham Norton and Liev Schreiber.
2017-09-15
Backstage at the 69th Emmy Awards, Stephen presents a selection of his favorite moments from the last two years.
2017-09-19
Hillary Clinton discusses recent politics and her new book, ‘What Happened’. Emma Stone discusses ‘Battle of the Sexes’. Late Show Soft Porn.
2017-09-20
Stephen acknowledges the impact of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and earthquakes in Mexico. Jeff Bridges discusses ‘Kingsman: The Golden Circle’ and shows Stephen how to relax with clay. Senator Jeff Flake discusses the Graham-Cassidy bill and his new book, ‘Conscience of a Conservative’. Miguel performs "Sky Walker" from his album ‘War & Leisure’.
2017-09-21
Now That's What I Call Collusion! Jim Parsons discusses ‘Young Sheldon’. Pamela Adlon discusses ‘Better Things’. The Killers perform "The Man" from their album ‘Wonderful Wonderful’.
2017-09-22
After Lawrence O'Donnell's leaked meltdown tape, Stephen releases his own. Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions, including a confession by Hillary Clinton (new footage from September 19 episode). Bobby Moynihan discusses his tenure in ‘Saturday Night Live’ and ‘Me, Myself & I’. Tatiana Maslany discusses ‘Stronger’ and sings "Heaven On Their Minds" from ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ with Stephen. Late Show Presents: best moments of the week, including segments with Clinton, Emma Stone, Jeff Bridges and Pamela Adlon.
2017-09-25
Sterling K. Brown discusses ‘This Is Us’ and ‘Marshall’. Chance the Rapper discusses his work with Chicago Public Schools and his beliefs, and performs a new unreleased song with Daniel Caesar.
2017-09-26
Sofía Vergara discusses EBY, her new line of underwear. David Boreanaz discusses ‘SEAL Team’. Ken Burns discusses ‘The Vietnam War’.
2017-09-27
Late Show Family Meeting with Nick Kroll. Kroll discusses ‘Big Mouth. Kroll and Stephen launch the hashtag "#PuberMe" in an effort to raise money for Puerto Rico relief. Michael Bloomberg discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Climate of Hope’. Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim discuss ‘Bedtime Stories’.
2017-09-28
Stephen becomes Steven Seagal. Hashtag #PuberMe: celebrities tweet awkward puberty photos of themselves in an effort to raise money for Puerto Rico relief. Steve Martin discusses ‘The Long-Awaited Album’, his new album with The Steep Canyon Rangers. Mark Feuerstein discusses ‘9JKL’. Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers perform "Caroline".
2017-09-29
Hashtag #PuberMe: celebrities tweet awkward puberty photos of themselves in an effort to raise money for Puerto Rico relief. Jerry Seinfeld discusses ‘Jerry Before Seinfeld’, his new comedy special. Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Late Show Presents: best moments of the week, including segments with Sofía Vergara, Nick Kroll and Chance the Rapper.
2017-10-02
Stephen acknowledges the mass shooting in Las Vegas. Hashtag #PuberMe: celebrities tweet awkward puberty photos of themselves in an effort to raise money for Puerto Rico relief. Pierce Brosnan discusses ‘The Foreigner’. Jason Alexander discusses ‘Hit the Road’. Ta-Nehisi Coates discusses the protests happening in the NFL and his new book, ‘We Were Eight Years in Power’.
2017-10-03
Hashtag #PuberMe: celebrities tweet awkward puberty photos of themselves in an effort to raise money for Puerto Rico relief (special appearance by Neil deGrasse Tyson). Michael Weatherly discusses ‘Bull’. Natasha Leggero discusses ‘Dice’. Weatherly and Leggero also show their own awkward puberty photos. Paul Weller performs "Woo Sé Mama" from his album ‘A Kind Revolution’.
2017-10-04
Hashtag #PuberMe: celebrities tweet awkward puberty photos of themselves in an effort to raise money for Puerto Rico relief. Kerry Washington discusses ‘Scandal. Russell Brand discusses his new book, ‘Recovery: Freedom from Our Addictions’. St. Vincent performs "New York" from her album ‘Masseduction’.
2017-10-05
Hashtag #PuberMe: celebrities tweet awkward puberty photos of themselves in an effort to raise money for Puerto Rico relief (special appearance by Lin-Manuel Miranda); Stephen and Nick Kroll announce a $1 million donation. Morgan Freeman discusses ‘Madam Secretary’ and ‘The Story of Us’. Grace Gummer discusses ‘Mr. Robot’.
2017-10-06
Donald Trump's pick-up lines in the '90s. Supreme Genetics. Kathy Bates discusses ‘Disjointed’. Nathan MacIntosh gives a stand-up performance. Late Show Presents: best moments of the week, including segments with Morgan Freeman, Kerry Washington, Russell Brand, Neil deGrasse Tyson and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
2017-10-09
Stephen Colbert's interview of Mike Huckabee's interview of President Trump. Jon Stewart makes a cameo appearance, attempting to give President Trump "equal time". Trombone Shorty sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Jackie Chan discusses ‘The Foreigner’ and confirms the development of ‘Rush Hour 4’. Bob Schieffer discusses his new book, ‘Overload’. Piano-1-O-Fun with Jon Batiste: New Orleans.
2017-10-10
Stephen Colbert's Cyborgasm. Tracee Ellis Ross discusses ‘Black-ish’. Luke Evans discusses ‘Professor Marston and the Wonder Women’. Jade Bird performs "Cathedral" from her album ‘Something American’.
2017-10-11
Andrew Garfield discusses ‘Breathe’. Tracey Ullman discusses ‘Tracey Ullman's Show’. Wolf Parade performs "Valley Boy" from their album ‘Cry Cry Cry’.
2017-10-12
Stephen Colbert's interview of Sean Hannity's interview of President Trump. Bill Murray discusses ‘New Worlds’, his new album with Jan Vogler. Claire Foy discusses ‘The Crown’ and ‘Breathe’. Bill Murray, Jan Vogler & Friends perform a medley of songs from ‘West Side Story’, included in the album.
2017-10-13
President Trump and Rex Tillerson enter the Thunderdome. Potential border walls. Conan O'Brien discusses his career in late night, Conan on the road, and his special week of shows in New York. Tig Notaro discusses ‘One Mississippi’.
2017-10-23
Stephen Colbert's interview of Maria Bartiromo's interview of President Trump. The O'Reilly Factors. Anna Faris discusses her new book, ‘Unqualified’. Amy Sedaris discusses ‘At Home with Amy Sedaris’. Tyminski performs "Southern Gothic" from his album of the same name.
2017-10-24
Cork a Sock in It. Jake Tapper discusses recent politics. Shemar Moore discusses ‘S.W.A.T.’. Khalid performs "Young Dumb & Broke" from his album ‘American Teen’.
2017-10-25
Skeletons in the Cabinet. Hugh Laurie discusses ‘Chance’. Gretchen Carlson discusses her new book, ‘Be Fierce’. Adam Savage & Michael Stevens perform a song from their new show, ‘Brain Candy Live!’.
2017-10-26
Stephen Colbert's interview of Lou Dobbs's interview of President Trump. Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Julianne Moore discusses ‘Suburbicon’. Jermaine Fowler discusses ‘Superior Donuts’. Fleet Foxes performs "Fool's Errand" from their album ‘Crack-Up’.
2017-10-27
Russian Roundup. Stephen's own lifestyle brand, Covetton House, gets its own magazine. Dr. Phil McGraw discusses sex addictions (inspired by the Harvey Weinstein case) and fighting a bully. The Late Show Halloween Wiggle, featuring Run the Jewels. Captain Scott Kelly discusses his year-long mission for the NASA and his new book, ‘Endurance’.
2017-10-30
Rescue Dog Rescue with Billy Eichner. Billy Eichner discusses ‘American Horror Story: Cult’ and plays "Hocus Pocus, Trump's White House or Both?" with Stephen. Anna Camp discusses ‘Good Girls Revolt’ and ‘Time and the Conways’. Weezer performs "Happy Hour" from their album ‘Pacific Daydream’.
2017-10-31
Stephen acknowledges the terrorist attack in Lower Manhattan. Thundercat sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Mark Ruffalo discusses ‘Thor: Ragnarok’. Chris Matthews discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Bobby Kennedy: A Raging Spirit’. Gilbert Gottfried discusses ‘Gilbert’.
2017-11-01
Rugs: A Public Service Announcement. Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars (with Nicole Kidman). Nicole Kidman discusses ‘Big Little Lies’ and ‘The Killing of a Sacred Deer’. Jonathan Groff discusses ‘Hamilton’ and ‘Mindhunter’. Jonathan Groff and Stephen present ‘Mindhunter: The Musical’. Whitaker Media Rights Holding Company LLC World.
2017-11-02
Spain't Misbehaving. Whoopi Goldberg discusses her love for holidays, recent politics and sexual abuse scandals, and her new line of sweaters. Kathryn Hahn discusses ‘A Bad Moms Christmas’. Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile perform "Over Everything" from their album ‘Lotta Sea Lice’.
2017-11-03
John Kelly's Asia Trip Itinerary. The "Colbert Emoji" is finally online. Ronan Farrow discusses his investigative report into the Harvey Weinstein sexual abuse allegations. Marvel's next breakout superhero: "Street Vendor" (starring Zach Cherry). Walter Isaacson discusses his new book, ‘Leonardo Da Vinci’. Kelsea Ballerini performs "I Hate Love Songs" from her album ‘Unapologetically’.
2017-11-06
Stephen acknowledges the shooting in Sutherland Springs. Josh Gad discusses ‘Murder on the Orient Express’. Lawrence O'Donnell discusses his new book, ‘Playing with Fire’. Derek DelGaudio discusses ‘In & Of Itself’.
2017-11-07
World premiere of the trailer for ‘The Post’. Jason Segel discusses his new book, ‘Otherworld’. Jeff Fager & Lesley Stahl discuss ‘60 Minutes’'s 50th anniversary and the new book accompanying it, ‘Fifty Years of 60 Minutes’. Mavis Staples performs "Build a Bridge" from her album ‘If All I Was Was Black’, with Jeff Tweedy, Jon Batiste and Louis Cato providing musical accompaniment.
2017-11-08
Sean Astin is Paul Manafort in ‘House Arrest’. Jon Stewart reveals Stephen's prize in ‘Night of Too Many Stars’. Norman Reedus discusses ‘Ride’. Sean Astin discusses ‘Stranger Things’. Pat McGann gives a stand-up performance.
2017-11-09
Stephen Colbert's Cyborgasm: Sex Robot Edition. William H. Macy discusses ‘Shameless’. Jay Pharaoh discusses ‘White Famous’. Rationale performs "Fuel to the Fire" from his eponymous album.
2017-11-10
The Trump Postcards: Asia Edition. There Are Too Many "Bad" Movies (with appearances from Keegan-Michael Key, Ellie Kemper, Jessica Williams, Andy Serkis, Chris O'Dowd and Bob Odenkirk). John Mulaney discusses ‘Kid Gorgeous’. The Late Show Presents: Maybe Coming Soon, with Jason Segel (new footage from November 7 episode). Late Show Presents: best moments of the week, including segments with Lawrence O'Donnell, Jay Pharaoh, Sean Astin and Jon Stewart.
2017-11-13
Joe Biden discusses recent politics, including the events that occurred on Charlottesville, Virginia, and finding a way through grief; he also discusses his new book, ‘Promise Me, Dad’. Elton John discusses his musical career and ‘Diamonds’, his new music box set; he also performs "Crocodile Rock" and "I'm Still Standing".
2017-11-14
Tyler Perry discusses his new book, ‘Higher Is Waiting’, and ‘Backseat’. Anthony Atamaniuk discusses ‘I Came Up with Christmas: A President Show Christmas’, the Christmas special for ‘The President Show’. John Avlon discusses his new book, ‘Washington's Farewell’.
2017-11-15
Stephen takes issue with the latest "Sexiest Man Alive" issue. Stephen Colbert's Bench Warmers. Jordan Peele discusses ‘Get Out’. Alia Shawkat discusses ‘Arrested Development’ and ‘Search Party’. Paul Mecurio gives a stand-up performance.
2017-11-16
Ben Affleck discusses ‘Justice League’, the upcoming 20th anniversary of ‘Good Will Hunting’ and recent sexual harassment accusations in Hollywood. Greta Gerwig discusses ‘Lady Bird’. Dead & Company perform "Jack Straw".
2017-11-17
Go Fund Yourself. Norah O'Donnell discusses ‘CBS This Morning’. Late Show Presents: best moments of the week, including segments with Alia Shawkat, Joe Biden and Jordan Peele. Dead & Company perform "Uncle John's Band".
2017-11-20
Senator Elizabeth Warren discusses recent politics and recent sexual harassment accusations in the country. Desus & Mero discuss their late-night show on Viceland. Vic Mensa performs "We Could Be Free" from his album ‘The Autobiography’
2017-11-21
Gayle King discusses the recent allegations of sexual misconduct against Charlie Rose and shares some of "Oprah's Favorite Things". Daveed Diggs discusses ‘Wonder’. Gregory Porter performs a medley of "Mona Lisa" and "L-O-V-E" from his album ‘Nat King Cole & Me’.
2017-12-22
Happy Thanksgiving (featuring Tony Robbins). The Big Furry Hat. John Leguizamo discusses ‘Latin History for Morons’. The Late Show Presents: Thanksgiving Turkey Tips with Our Friends at Butterball. The Late Show Presents: Thanksgiving Tips. Elton John performs "Bennie and the Jets".
2017-11-29
Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars (with Justin Timberlake). Justin Timberlake discusses his upcoming gig at the Super Bowl LII halftime show and ‘Wonder Wheel’. Carmen Yulín Cruz, Mayor of San Juan, discusses the current situation in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria.
2017-11-30
Michael Batiste, Jon's father, sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. A cameo appearance by Laura Benanti as Melania Trump. Kate Winslet discusses her career, ‘Wonder Wheel’ and the upcoming 20th anniversary of ‘Titanic’. Wolf Alice performs "Sadboy" from their album ‘Visions of a Life’.
2017-12-01
Michael Batiste, Jon's father, sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Carol Burnett discusses the upcoming 50th anniversary of ‘The Carol Burnett Show’ and her new book, ‘In Such Good Company’. Lewis Black discusses recent politics and sexual harassment accusations, and his new comedy tour, ‘Joke's on US’.
2017-12-04
Holiday Collusion Season. Galino & Farnes: The Attorney Guys. Billy Bush confirms the authenticity of the ‘Access Hollywood’ bus tape and discusses what happened with his career because of it. Gwendoline Christie discusses ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’. A The Late Show Holiday Classic (cameo appearance by Liam Neeson).
2017-12-05
Hallmark Cards: The Roy Moore Collection. Saoirse Ronan discusses ‘Lady Bird’. Van Jones discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Beyond the Messy Truth’. Michelle Wolf discusses her stand-up special, ‘Nice Lady’.
2017-12-06
Stephen presents new items from his own lifestyle brand, ‘Covetton House’. Ed Helms discusses ‘The Fake News with Ted Nelms’ and ‘Father Figures’. Christopher Jackson discusses ‘Bull’. Christopher Jackson and Stephen present ‘Bull: The Musical’. Bleachers performs "I Miss Those Days" from their album ‘Gone Now’.
2017-12-07
Actress Sarah Paulson (The Post (2017)); humorist John Hodgman.
2017-12-08
Actor Mark Hamill (Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017)); chef Bobby Flay;
2017-12-11
Actor Matt Damon ("Downsizing"); Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel; Juanes perform.
2017-12-12
Actor Tom Hanks ("The Post"); journalist Katy Tur; Mac DeMarco sits in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
2017-12-13
Actor Nick Jonas (Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)); retired basketball player Dennis Rodman; Jeezy performs with Tory Lanez.
2017-12-14
Actor Adam Driver (Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017)); actor John Early (The Disaster Artist (2017)); Jonathan Batiste performs.
2017-12-15
Actress Jodie Foster (Becoming Iconic (2018)); actor Tom Hanks (The Post (2017));
2018-01-02
Journalist Anderson Cooper (Anderson Cooper 360° (2003)); actor Maz Jobrani (Superior Donuts (2017)); Margo Price performs.
2018-01-03
Actress America Ferrera (Superstore (2015)); actor David Harbour (Stranger Things (2016)); Julien Baker performs.
2018-01-04
Actor 50 Cent (Power (2014)); actress Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017)); comedian Gary Vider performs.
2018-01-08
Actor Liam Neeson (The Commuter (2018)); author Michael Wolff (book, "Fire and Fury"); Andra Day and Common perform.
2018-01-09
Actor James Franco (The Disaster Artist (2017)); actress Lena Waithe (The Chi (2018)); Anderson East performs.
2018-01-10
Actress Sarah Jessica Parker (Divorce (2016)); comic Pete Holmes (Crashing (2017)); Jack Black performs.
2018-01-11
Actress Molly Shannon; actor Thomas Lennon; stand-up comedy performance by Owen Smith
2018-01-15
Actor John Lithgow (The Crown (2016)); Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.); The Black Eyed Peas perform.
2018-01-16
Musician Jon Bon Jovi; actor Daniel Kaluuya (Black Panther (2018)); actor Ben Sinclair (High Maintenance (2016));
2018-01-17
Actor Ricky Gervais ("Blazing Samurai"); actor Matt Czuchry ("The Resident"); Jon Bon Jovi performs.
2018-01-18
Actor Sharon Stone ("Mosaic"); actor Rob Riggle ("12 Strong"); Fall Out Boy performs.
2018-01-19
Actor J.K. Simmons (Counterpart (2017)); actor Rob Riggle (12 Strong (2018));
2018-01-22
TV host James Corden (The 59th Annual Grammy Awards (2017) and The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015)); journalist Ann Curry.
2018-01-23
Journalist John Dickerson (CBS This Morning (1992)); actor Eugene Levy (Schitt's Creek (2015)); Midland perform.
2018-01-24
Willem Dafoe; RuPaul Charles (RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (2012)); Roy Wood Jr. (This Is Not Happening (2015)).
2018-01-25
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow (Avengers: Infinity War (2018)); actor Ben McKenzie (Gotham (2014)); Thirty Seconds to Mars perform.
2018-01-26
Kyle MacLachlan (Twin Peaks (2017)); Deon Cole (Black-ish (2014)); Miley Cyrus salutes Elton John. Also: Julia Michaels performs.
2018-01-29
TV hostess Julie Chen (Big Brother (2000) and The Talk (2010)); actor Joel Kinnaman (Altered Carbon (2018)); Talib Kweli performs with BJ the Chicago Kid;
2018-01-30
Podcast hosts Tommy Vietor, Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett (Pod Save America (2017)); Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson (2 Dope Queens (2018)); Chris Stapleton performs.
2018-01-31
Actress Rose McGowan (Citizen Rose (2018) and book, "Brave"); Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.); comedian Jacob Williams; Curtis Harding sits in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
2018-02-01
Actor Michael Shannon ("The Shape of Water"); TV hostess Meghan McCain ("The View"); John Mellencamp performs.
2018-02-02
Actress Uma Thurman (The War with Grandpa (2019)); comic Jacob Williams performs.
2018-02-05
Actress Claire Danes (A Kid Like Jake (2018) and Homeland (2011)); Bernadette Peters (Mozart in the Jungle (2014)); Lil Uzi Vert performs.
2018-02-06
Actress Wanda Sykes (Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate (2018)); actor Thomas Haden Church (Divorce (2016)); actress June Diane Raphael (Grace and Frankie (2015)); The Soul Rebels sit in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
2018-02-07
Comic John Oliver (Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014)); actress Beanie Feldstein (The Female Brain (2017) and Lady Bird (2017)); chef Wolfgang Puck;
2018-02-08
Actor Joel McHale (A Futile and Stupid Gesture (2018) and [The X-Files"]); actress Yara Shahidi ("Grown-ish" and "Black-ish"); Joywave perform.
2018-02-09
Actor Nathan Lane; comic John Oliver (Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014)).
2018-02-20
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.); comic Chris Gethard; Portugal. The Man perform.
2018-02-21
Actor Sam Rockwell (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)); director J.J. Abrams (Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)); Børns performs;
2018-02-22
Actress Christine Baranski (The Good Fight (2017) and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018)); actress Constance Zimmer (UnREAL (2015)); Bon Jovi perform.
2018-02-26
Actress Jennifer Lawrence (Red Sparrow (2018)); actor Patton Oswalt (Happy! (2017)); MGMT perform.
2018-02-27
Actor Kiefer Sutherland (Designated Survivor (2016)); actress Zoe Lister-Jones (Life in Pieces (2015)); American linguist John McWhorter;
2018-02-28
Actor Donald Glover (Atlanta (2016)); reality-TV personality Omarosa Manigault-Newman (Celebrity Big Brother (2018)); Ibeyi perform.
2018-03-01
Actor Jeff Daniels (The Looming Tower (2018)); actress Krysten Ritter (Jessica Jones (2015)); Noah Kahan performs.
2018-03-02
Actor Steve Buscemi (Miracle Workers (2019)); comic Sebastian Maniscalco;
2018-03-05
Actor David Oyelowo (A Wrinkle in Time (2018) and Gringo (2018)); author Chelsea Clinton; lifestyle expert Martha Stewart;
2018-03-06
Actress Oprah Winfrey (A Wrinkle in Time (2018)); actor Justin Hartley (This Is Us (2016));
2018-03-07
Actress Reese Witherspoon (A Wrinkle in Time (2018)); Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon; Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite perform;
2018-03-08
Actress Mindy Kaling (A Wrinkle in Time (2018)); journalist Chris Hayes; comic Amberia Allen;
2018-03-09
Helen Mirren (The Leisure Seeker (2017)); David Byrne is interviewed and performs.
2018-03-12
Professional football player Tom Brady (Tom vs. Time (2018)); actor Sean Bean; Emmy Blotnick performs stand-up.
2018-03-13
Actress Angela Bassett (Black Panther (2018), 9-1-1 (2018), Avengers: Infinity War (2018)); actor Jimmy O. Yang (Life of the Party (2018)); Jack Johnson performs;
2018-03-14
Actor Paul Giamatti ("Billions", "The Catcher Was a Spy" and "I Think We're Alone Now"); actor Sean Bean ("The Oath"); Brandi Carlile performs;
2018-03-19
Actress Drew Barrymore (Santa Clarita Diet (2017)); actor Adam Devine (Modern Family (2009) and When We First Met (2018)); Moby performs;
2018-03-20
Actress Hilary Swank (Trust (2018)); actor Thomas Middleditch (Replicas (2018)); comic Rory Albanese;
2018-03-21
Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys (The Americans (2013)); Mindy Kaling ("A Wrinkle in Time" and "Champions"). Also: Stephen works out with Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
2018-03-26
Actor Sean Penn (The Professor and the Madman (2019)); actress Sara Gilbert (Roseanne (1988)); Bishop Briggs performs;
2018-03-27
Comic Samantha Bee (Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (2016)); actor Leslie Odom Jr. (The Jazz Ambassadors (2018)); comic Tom Segura;
2018-03-28
Dana Carvey (Too Funny to Fail: The Life & Death of The Dana Carvey Show (2017)); Simon Pegg (Ready Player One (2018)).
2018-03-29
Actress Emily Blunt (A Quiet Place (2018) and Sherlock Gnomes (2018)); journalist John Heilemann and TV hostess Alex Wagner (CBS This Morning: Saturday (2012)); Kacey Musgraves performs.
2018-03-30
Actor Bryan Cranston (Isle of Dogs (2018)); former President Jimmy Carter.
2018-04-09
Actress Amy Schumer (I Feel Pretty (2018)); former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright; chef Giada De Laurentiis;
2018-04-10
Actor James Spader (The Blacklist (2013)); journalist Katie Couric; comic Louie Anderson ("Baskets" and book "Hey Mom");
2018-04-11
Actor Martin Short (Love, Gilda (2018) and Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life (2018)); actress Aisha Tyler (Criminal Minds (2005) and Archer (2009));
2018-04-12
Journalist Diane Sawyer; actor Joshua Jackson (The Affair (2014)). Also: John Prine performs with Sturgill Simpson and Brandi Carlile.
2018-04-13
Aubrey Plaza (Legion (2017) and An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn (2018)); Cookie Monster (book "The Joy of Cookies") joins Stephen for Midnight Confessions. Also: Rainbow Kitten Surprise performs.
2018-04-16
Journalist John Dickerson (CBS This Morning (1992)); TV personality Charlamagne Tha God; author Nell Scovell;
2018-04-17
Former FBI director James Comey (book "A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership"). Also: Jason Aldean performs.
2018-04-18
Actress Cynthia Nixon discusses her campaign for Governor of New York; Alan Cumming (Instinct (2018)). Also: Franz Ferdinand performs with James Chance.
2018-04-19
Antonio Banderas (Genius: Picasso: Chapter One (2018)); Senator Kamala Harris (D-Calif.). Also: Snow Patrol performs.
2018-04-20
Actor James Marsden (Westworld (2016)); wildlife expert Coyote Peterson;
2018-04-23
Jeffrey Wright (Westworld (2016)); Alexandra Wentworth (book "Go Ask Ali"); Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong comment on drug legalization. Also: Brothers Osborne perform.
2018-04-24
Actor Hank Azaria (Brockmire (2017)); author Ronan Farrow; Grace VanderWaal performs;
2018-04-25
Actress Lucy Liu (Future World (2018)); actor Henry Winkler (Barry (2018)); Run the Jewels perform;
2018-04-26
Actress Rachel Weisz (Disobedience (2017)); actress Ann Dowd (The Handmaid's Tale (2017)).
2018-04-27
Mandy Patinkin (Homeland (2011) and Life Itself (2018)); H. Jon Benjamin (Archer (2009)).
2018-04-30
Actor David Duchovny (The X-Files (1993)); journalist Margaret Brennan (Face the Nation (1954)); actor Robert Smigel (The Week Of (2018));
2018-05-01
Actress Helen Hunt (Candy Jar (2018)); filmmaker Kevin Smith (Kevin Smith: Silent But Deadly (2018)); Paramore perform;
2018-05-02
Comic Jim Gaffigan; attorney Michael Avenatti; restaurateur David Chang;
2018-05-03
Charlize Theron (Tully (2018)); director Ron Howard (Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)). Also: Producer J.J. Abrams ("The Play That Goes Wrong") joins Stephen for a crosstown adventure.
2018-05-04
Actor Chris O'Donnell (NCIS: Los Angeles (2009)); Jack White performs;
2018-05-07
Jim Parsons, from the CBS comedy "The Big Bang Theory"; Co-Founder of Reddit Alexis Ohanian; musical performance by Lake Street Dive.
2018-05-08
Actor Michael B. Jordan; actor Matt Walsh; stand-up comedy performance by Heather Pasternak.
2018-05-09
Gayle King, co-anchor of "CBS This Morning"; Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Winter.
2018-05-10
Actress Annette Bening; comic Wyatt Cenac; musical performance by Leon Bridges.
2018-05-11
Actress Mayim Bialik, from the CBS comedy THE BIG BANG THEORY; chef Daniel Boulud; special appearance by actress Melissa McCarthy; Run the Jewels celebrate Stephen Colbert's birthday.
2018-05-14
Actor Anthony Anderson; Actress Glenda Jackson; Author Michael
2018-05-15
Actor Jamie Foxx; musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.
2018-05-16
Actor Chadwick Boseman; stand-up comedy performance by Erik Bergstrom
2018-05-17
Journalist Jake Tapper; musical performance by Liam Payne featuring J. Balvin.
2018-05-18
Actor Benedict Cumberbatch; stand-up comedy performance by Mary Gallagher
2018-05-21
Actor Zachary Quinto; actress Vanessa Bayer; Executive Editor of "The New York Times," Dean Baquet.
2018-05-22
Actor Andrew Garfield; actor/comic David Cross; special appearance by Jon Stewart; musical performance by The Kills.
2018-05-23
Actor Jason Bateman; author Stephen King; musical performance by Jim James.
2018-05-24
Actress Anne Hathaway; author David Sedaris; stand-up comedy performance by Ahmed Bharoocha.
2018-06-04
Actor Ethan Hawke; actress Toni Collette; stand-up comedy performance by Jeff Arcuri.
2018-06-05
President Bill Clinton & Author James Patterson; comic Tig Notary.
2018-06-06
Actress Mandy Moore; Hosts of the 72nd Annual Tony Awards, singers Sara Bareilles & Josh Groan; musical performance by Meghan Trainor.
2018-06-07
Actor Nick Offerman; actress Niecy Nash; musical performance by Lykke Li.
2018-06-08
Actress Penelope Cruz; actor David Kouchner; musical performance by Interpol.
2018-06-11
TV host Chris Matthews ("Hardball with Chris Matthews"); actress Alicia Silverstone ("American Woman"); Eels perform;
2018-06-12
Actor Ed Helms (Tag (2018)); actor Michael Kenneth Williams (SuperFly (2018)); comic Tom Papa performs;
2018-06-13
Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci and attorney Michael Avenatti. Also: Chromeo performs with D.R.A.M.
2018-06-14
Actress Natalie Portman (Eating Animals (2017)); actor Marc Maron (GLOW (2017)); Alt-J and Pusha T perform;
2018-06-15
Actress Thandie Newton ("Westworld"); actress Betty Gilpin ("GLOW");
2018-06-18
Actor Benicio Del Toro (Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018)); actress Alison Brie (GLOW (2017)); actress Robin Thede (The Rundown with Robin Thede (2017)).
2018-06-19
Actor Josh Brolin (Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018)); actress Ruth Negga (Preacher (2016)); Walk the Moon perform.
2018-06-20
Comedian and television host Trevor Noah (The Daily Show (1996)); actress Liza Koshy (Liza on Demand (2018)); Two Feet performs;
2018-06-21
TV host Don Lemon (CNN Tonight (2014)); actor Mike Colter (Luke Cage (2016)); Death Cab for Cutie perform.
2018-06-22
Actor Seth Rogen (Like Father (2018)); stand-up comedian Danny Jolles (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2015)).
2018-06-25
Actress Jessica Chastain (Woman Walks Ahead (2017) and It: Chapter Two (2019)); comedian Romesh Ranganathan; comedian Scott Rogowsky.
2018-06-26
Actor Hugh Grant (A Very English Scandal (2018)); political commentator Margaret Hoover (Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (2018)); actress Laura Benanti. Also: Sean Donnelly performs stand-up.
2018-06-27
Actor Paul Rudd (Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)); actor Ken Jeong (Crazy Rich Asians (2018)); musical performance by Florence and the Machine.
2018-06-28
Director Michael Moore; writers and comedians Eric Andre and Derrick Beckles; politician Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Also: A special appearance by Jon Stewart.
2018-07-09
Chef Gordon Ramsay; actor Andrew Rannells ("A Simple Favor"). Also: Shye Ben-Tzur, Jonny Greenwood and The Rajasthan Express perform as Junun.
2018-07-10
Actor Will Arnett (The Gong Show (2017)); actress Neve Campbell (Skyscraper (2018)); chef Marcus Samuelsson;
2018-07-11
Actor Dwayne Johnson (Skyscraper (2018)); Alessia Cara performs;
2018-07-12
TV host Lawrence O'Donnell (The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell (2010)); actress Liv Tyler (Harlots (2017)); Young the Giant perform;
2018-07-13
Actress Carey Mulligan (Collateral (2018)). Also: Experiments with Kate the Chemist (Kate Biberdorf).
2018-07-16
Actor Armie Hammer ("Sorry to Bother Your"); actress Colleen Ballinger (Haters Back Off! (2016)); comic Paula Poundstone performs;
2018-07-17
Actress Chrissy Metz ("This Is Us"); comic Lewis Black; Luke Combs performs;
2018-07-18
TV personalities Anderson Cooper (Anderson Cooper 360° (2003)) and Andy Cohen (Watch What Happens: Live (2009)); actor Dominic Cooper (Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018)); Beck performs;
2018-07-19
Actor Denzel Washington (The Equalizer 2 (2018)); Rep. Joe Kennedy III (D-Mass); comic Carmen Lagala performs;
2018-07-23
Former Attorney General Eric Holder; actor John Cleese; Arctic Monkeys perform;
2018-07-24
Actress Tatiana Maslany; Michael McFaul, former ambassador to Russia; actor Brian Huskey;
2018-07-25
Journalist John Dickerson (CBS This Morning (1992)); actress Michaela Watkins (Casual (2015));
2018-07-26
Journalist Jake Tapper; actor Michael Peña (Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)); Dua Lipa performs;
2018-07-27
Laura Linney (Ozark (2017)); Sasheer Zamata performs stand-up. Also: A special performance from Stephen and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
2018-07-30
Filmmaker Judd Apatow; actor Jace Norman (Henry Danger (2014)); OneRepublic perform;
2018-07-31
Actor Paul Giamatti (Billions (2016)); professional wrestler Ronda Rousey ("Mile 22"); comic Paul Mecurio performs;
2018-08-01
Actor Ewan McGregor ("Christopher Robin"); actor Adam Pally ("Dog Days"); comic Katie Hannigan performs;
2018-08-02
Actress Chloe Grace Moretz (The Miseducation of Cameron Post (2018)); actor Bobcat Goldthwait (Bobcat Goldthwait's Misfits & Monsters (2018)); comic Katie Hannigan performs;
2018-08-03
Actor-director Rob Reiner (Shock and Awe (2017)). Also: Stephen looks back at his workout date with Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
2018-08-06
Political commentator Chris Hayes (All In with Chris Hayes (2013)); actor Rob Corddry (Dog Days (2018) and Ballers (2015)); Regina Spektor performs;
2018-08-07
Actor Joe Manganiello (Drunk Parents (2019)); Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.); comic Michael Palascak performs;
2018-08-09
Actress Issa Rae (Insecure (2016)); actor Darren Criss (American Crime Story (2016)); comic Ronnie Chieng performs;
2018-08-13
Rapper Nicki Minaj; actor Guy Pearce (The Innocents (2018)); Mac Miller performs;
2018-08-14
Actor Mark Wahlberg ("Mile 22"); Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.);
2018-08-15
Actress Jessica Biel ("Shock and Awe" and "The Sinner"); comic W. Kamau Bell ("Sorry to Bother You"); Elle King performs;
2018-08-16
Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor (Pod Save America (2017)); Constance Wu (Crazy Rich Asians (2018)). Also: A tribute to Aretha Franklin.
Season 4 - The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2018-09-04
Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski and actress Yvonne Orji.
2018-09-05
Stephen welcomes actor Rob Lowe, former Secretary of State John Kerry, and comic Kathleen Madigan.
2018-09-06
Stephen welcomes actress Emma Thompson and talks with musical guest Troye Sivan.
2018-09-07
Stephen welcomes TV host Sharon Osbourne, comic Kathleen Madigan, with musical guest Jay Rock.
2018-09-10
Stephen welcomes journalist Bob Woodward with musical guests The Knocks and Foster the People.
2018-09-11
Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and actor Michael Rapaport.
2018-09-12
Stephen welcomes actress Keira Knightley, Rep. Beto O’Rourke, and television personality Martha Stewart.
2018-09-13
Stephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann, journalist Alex Wagner, actress Judy Greer, with musical guest First Aid Kit.
2018-09-14
Stephen welcomes actress Anna Kendrick, with musical guest Anne-Marie.
2018-09-18
A celebration of the show’s third anniversary. Stephen showcases a variety of clips from the show's past year.
2018-09-19
Stephen welcomes actress Jane Fonda and talks with musical guest Willie Nelson.
2018-09-20
Stephen welcomes actress Tiffany Haddish and actor Iain Armitage.
2018-09-21
Stephen welcomes former secretary of state Hillary Rodham Clinton and comic Nik Dodani.
2018-09-24
Stephen welcomes actress Emma Stone with musical guest Flight of the Conchords.
2018-09-26
Stephen welcomes actress Candice Bergen, Jacinda Ardern, prime minister of New Zealand, with musical guest Jon Batiste.
2018-09-27
Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Bridges, actor Cedric the Entertainer, and author Mark Leibovich.
2018-09-28
Stephen welcomes actress Kristen Bell, author Mark Leibovich, actor Nik Dodani, and actor Jeff Bridges.
2018-10-01
Stephen welcomes TV host Jake Tapper, actor Eric Idle, with musical guests Lauv and Julia Michaels.
2018-10-02
Stephen welcomes actress Eva Longoria, actor Damon Wayans Jr., and journalist Steve Kornacki.
2018-10-03
Stephen welcomes actor Nick Kroll, actress Jodie Whittaker, with musical guest Cat Power.
2018-10-04
Stephen welcomes singer Lady Gaga and comic Caitlin Peluffo.
2018-10-15
Stephen welcomes actress Melissa McCarthy and actress Phoebe Robinson.
2018-10-16
Stephen welcomes actor Lin-Manuel Miranda, journalist Brooke Baldwin, and actress Laura Benanti.
2018-10-17
Stephen welcomes actor Peter Dinklage, actress Busy Philipps, with musical guest Noname.
2018-10-18
Stephen welcomes TV hosts Joe Scarborough with musical guests Mika Brzezinski, actress Laura Benanti, and The Revivalists.
2018-10-19
Stephen welcomes actress Robin Wright, comic Caitlin Peluffo, former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, and actress Melissa McCarthy.
2018-10-22
Stephen welcomes comic Sarah Silverman, actor Scott Bakula, with musical guest Transviolet.
2018-10-23
Stephen welcomes podcast hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor, and TV personality Charlamagne Tha God.
2018-10-24
Stephen welcomes actor Gerard Butler, actor Rowan Atkinson, and author Ina Garten.
2018-10-25
Stephen welcomes TV host Gayle King with musical guests Andrea and Matteo Bocelli.
2018-10-26
Stephen welcomes Dr. Phil McGraw, actress Kayli Carter, with musical guest Janelle Monáe.
2018-10-29
Stephen welcomes actress Kerry Washington and talks with musical guest Taylor Mac.
2018-10-30
Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Jessica Parker, Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D- Calif.), with musical guests Christine and the Queens.
2018-10-31
Stephen welcomes actor Mike Myers and journalist Christiane Amanpour.
2018-11-01
Stephen welcomes TV anchor Chris Wallace, actor Cole Sprouse, with musical guest Tony Bennett.
2018-11-02
Stephen welcomes actor Billy Eichner and talks with musical guest Itzhak Perlman.
2018-11-06
Stephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann, journalist Alex Wagner, and comic Hasan Minhaj. (A live broadcast for election night.)
2018-11-07
Stephen welcomes actor Chris Pine, Major Garrett, and CBS News chief White House correspondent.
2018-11-08
Stephen welcomes actor Billy Crystal, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, with musical guest Big Red Machine.
2018-11-09
Stephen welcomes actor Alexander Skarsgård, Triumph The Insult Comic Dog, with musical guest Big Red Machine.
2018-11-12
Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Jackman, Jeff Tweedy talks and performs, and Six-String Soldiers sit in with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
2018-11-13
Stephen welcomes actress Rachel Weisz, actor Jason Mantzoukas, comic Demetri Martin, and actor Dolph Lundgren.
2018-11-14
Stephen welcomes comic Ricky Gervais, TV personality Bianna Golodryga, and chef Flynn McGarry.
2018-11-15
Stephen welcomes actor Ben Stiller, sports journalist Jemele Hill, with musical guest Jorja Smith.
2018-11-16
Stephen welcomes actor Timothée Chalamet, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, and comic Graham Kay.
2018-11-19
Stephen welcomes actress Millie Bobby Brown, CBS News anchor Anthony Salvanto, with musical guest Josh Groban.
2018-11-20
Stephen welcomes actor Michael Douglas and Senator Ben Sasse.
2018-11-21
Stephen welcomes actress Connie Britton, author George R.R. Martin, and chef José Andrés.
2018-11-27
Stephen welcomes comedian Jon Stewart, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, journalist Jake Tapper, actress Kerry Washington, and comic Charlamagne Tha God.
2018-11-28
Stephen welcomes actor Eric McCormack, actor David Alan Grier, with musical guest Sara Bareilles.
2018-11-30
Stephen welcomes former first lady Michelle Obama with musical guest Common.
2018-12-03
Stephen welcomes actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, actor Lucas Hedges, with musical guest Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats.
2018-12-04
Stephen welcomes actress Julia Roberts and actor Patrick Wilson.
2018-12-05
Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Daniels and actress Emily Mortimer.
2018-12-06
Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and comic Chris Gethard.
2018-12-07
Stephen welcomes comic Kathy Griffin and comic Emma Willmann.
2018-12-10
Stephen welcomes actor Bryan Cranston and historian Doris Kearns Goodwin.
2018-12-11
Stephen welcomes TV host Whoopi Goldberg, actor Adam Pally, with musical guest Jungle.
2018-12-12
Stephen welcomes actress Leslie Mann, actor Brandon Micheal Hall, with musical guest Lil’ Wayne.
2018-12-13
Stephen welcomes actress Diane Kruger, Rep. Joaquin Castro, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro, and writer Ira Madison III.
2018-12-14
Stephen welcomes actor Tony Shalhoub, comic Joe Wong, actor Bryan Cranston, actress Laura Linney, actress Rachel Dratch, TV host John Oliver, and actor Nick Kroll.
2018-12-17
Stephen welcomes actress Sandra Bullock and director Barry Jenkins.
2018-12-18
Stephen welcomes actress Emily Blunt, Rep. Adam Schiff, with musical guest St. Paul & The Broken Bones.
2018-12-20
Stephen welcomes actor John C. Reilly and Senator Jeff Flake.
2018-12-21
Stephen welcomes actress Laura Benanti, comic Jon Stewart, with musical guest Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
2019-01-07
Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke, actor Jon Glaser, with musical guest Taylor Bennett.
2019-01-08
Stephen welcomes actor Keegan-Michael Key and actor Josh Hutcherson.
2019-01-10
Stephen welcomes Senator Kamala Harris, actor Bradley Whitford, with musical guest Gary Clark Jr..
2019-01-11
Stephen welcomes actor Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and chef Jamie Oliver.
2019-01-14
Stephen welcomes actor James McAvoy, actress Sonequa Martin-Green, with musical guest Kane Brown.
2019-01-15
Stephen welcomes Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan.
2019-01-16
Stephen welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal, comic Pete Holmes.
2019-01-17
Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Paulson, rapper Killer Mike, with musical guest Future.
2019-01-18
Stephen welcomes actor William H. Macy and author Rebecca Traister.
2019-01-21
Stephen welcomes Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and rapper Method Man.
2019-01-22
Stephen welcomes actress Drew Barrymore, TV personality Mo Rocca, with musical guest Maggie Rogers.
2019-01-23
Stephen welcomes actor Matthew McConaughey with musical guest Better Oblivion Community Center.
2019-01-24
Stephen welcomes filmmaker Michael Moore, actor Ken Marino, with musical guest Dermot Kennedy.
2019-01-25
Stephen welcomes actor John Goodman and comic Samantha Ruddy.
2019-01-28
Stephen welcomes the former special assistant to President Donald Trump, Cliff Sims, with musical guest Paul Simon.
2019-01-29
Stephen welcomes former Gov. Chris Christie and actress Yvette Nicole Brown.
2019-01-30
Stephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann, political consultant Mark McKinnon, journalist Alex Wagner, and actor Max Greenfield.
2019-01-31
Stephen welcomes actress Ellen Page, Radhika Jones, Editor-in-Chief of “Vanity Fair”, and comic Django Gold.
2019-02-03
Stephen welcomes TV host Conan O’Brien, James Taylor performs, and surprise guests.
2019-02-04
Stephen welcomes actress Taraji P. Henson, actor Matt Walsh, and TV personality Marie Kondo.
2019-02-05
Stephen welcomes journalists Norah O’Donnell, John Dickerson, Gayle King and Bianna Golodryga, and filmmaker Spike Lee.
2019-02-06
Stephen welcomes actor Steve Buscemi, TV personality Bret Baier, with musical guest Sasha Sloan.
2019-02-07
Stephen welcomes actor Chris Pratt, TV personality Meghan McCain, with musical guest Beirut.
2019-02-11
Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver with musical guest BLACKPINK.
2019-02-12
Stephen welcomes actress Regina King, philanthropists Bill and Melinda Gates, and comic Jena Friedman.
2019-02-13
Stephen welcomes TV host Trevor Noah and actress Natasha Lyonne.
2019-02-14
Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper and Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg.
2019-02-15
Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum, chef Jacques Torres, with musical guest The Marcus King Band.
2019-02-18
Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper, actress Amy Sedaris, with musical guest The Claypool Lennon Delirium.
2019-02-19
Stephen welcomes former Deputy Director of the FBI Andrew McCabe, actor Dan Levy, with musical guest Sigrid.
2019-02-20
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Reba McEntire and TV host Margaret Brennan.
2019-02-21
Stephen welcomes actress Annette Bening, political commentator Ana Navarro, with musical guest Ben Platt.
2019-03-04
Stephen welcomes actress Julianne Moore, actor Thomas Lennon, with musical guest Bebe Rexha.
2019-03-05
Stephen welcomes actor Kit Harington, actress Amber Tamblyn, with musical guest Hozier.
2019-03-06
Stephen welcomes TV personality Willie Geist, actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and comic Dwayne Perkins.
2019-03-07
Stephen welcomes journalist Gayle King, actress Pamela Adlon, with musical guest Mumford & Sons.
2019-03-08
Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and actors Matt Ingebretson and Jake Weisman.
2019-03-11
Stephen welcomes actor Damian Lewis, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, with musical guest Ellie Goulding.
2019-03-12
Stephen welcomes actor John Turturro, actor Andrew Rannells, with musical guest Robyn.
2019-03-13
Stephen welcomes actress Patricia Arquette, actor Ian McShane, Strand of Oaks, with musical guests Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires.
2019-03-14
Stephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, and comic Aparna Nancherla.
2019-03-15
Stephen welcomes actress Laura Benanti, actor Donnie Wahlberg, playwright Heidi Schreck, and actress Christine Baranski.
2019-03-18
Stephen welcomes actress Lupita Nyong’o, author Vicky Ward, with musical guests Spike Jonze directs aance by Karen O and Danger Mouse.
2019-03-19
Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Hayes and actress Nico Parker.
2019-03-20
Stephen welcomes actor Paul Giamatti, Senator Doug Jones, comic Aparna Nancherla, and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
2019-03-25
Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and actor Tony Hale.
2019-03-26
Stephen welcomes actress Keri Russell and lifestyle expert Martha Stewart.
2019-03-27
Stephen welcomes sports analyst Charles Barkley and actress Tig Notaro.
2019-04-01
Stephen welcomes actor Nathan Lane, TV personalities Antoni Porowski, Bobby Berk, Jonathan Van Ness, and Karamo Brown and Tan France.
2019-04-02
Stephen welcomes actress Emilia Clarke, actor Henry Winkler, with musical guest H.E.R..
2019-04-03
Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow, politician Stacey Abrams, with musical guest Kevin Garrett.
2019-04-04
Stephen welcomes actress Sandra Oh, actor Zachary Levi, with musical guest Nina Nesbitt.
2019-04-05
Stephen welcomes actor Hank Azaria, literary critic Henry Louis Gates Jr, actress Emilia Clarke, and actor Jeff Goldblum.
2019-04-08
Stephen welcomes actor Zach Galifianakis, Rep. Eric Swalwell, with musical guest Ellie Goulding.
2019-04-09
Stephen welcomes actress Michelle Williams, journalist Emily Bazelon, and a special appearance by Oscar the Grouch.
2019-04-10
Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper, actress Ruth Wilson, and Rep. Ilhan Omar.
2019-04-15
Stephen welcomes actress Molly Shannon, actor Gary Cole, Paul Simon performs, and TV host Trevor Noah.
2019-04-16
Stephen welcomes actress Laurie Metcalf, actor Ramy Youssef, with musical guest Cage the Elephant.
2019-04-17
Stephen welcomes journalists Anna Palmer with musical guests Jake Sherman & The Lumineers, special appearances by the cast of “Avengers: Endgame”, and actor Peter Grosz.
2019-04-18
Stephen welcomes TV host Samantha Bee, actress Retta, lawyer Neal Katyal’s analysis of the Mueller Report, with musical guest Cage the Elephant.
2019-04-19
Stephen welcomes actor Robert De Niro and actress Beth Behrs.
2019-04-29
Stephen welcomes actor Seth Rogen, professional wrestler Ronda Rousey, and author Jessica Yellin.
2019-04-30
Stephen welcomes actress Christina Applegate, author Van Jones, and adventurer Bear Grylls.
2019-05-01
Stephen welcomes actress Mariska Hargitay, actor Thomas Middleditch, with musical guest Hootie & the Blowfish.
2019-05-02
Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Cuomo, actor Nicholas Hoult, actress Lily Collins, with musical guest James Taylor.
2019-05-03
Stephen welcomes actor Craig Ferguson and professional wrestler Ronda Rousey.
2019-05-06
Stephen welcomes actor Common, actress Rachel Dratch, with musical guest Maren Morris.
2019-05-07
Stephen welcomes actress Anne Hathaway and attorney Ari Melber.
2019-05-08
Stephen welcomes actor Bryan Cranston, TV host RuPaul Charles, with musical guest Bonnie Raitt.
2019-05-09
Stephen welcomes actors Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Anna Chlumsky, Tony Hale, Reid Scott, Timothy Simons, Matt Walsh, Kevin Dunn, Gary Cole, Sam Richardson, and Sarah Sutherland and Clea DuVall (“Veep”).
2019-05-10
Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves, actor Santino Fontana, and a special appearance by actor Bryan Cranston.
2019-05-14
Stephen welcomes TV hosts Gayle King, Anthony Mason with musical guests Tony Dokoupil, comic Pete Holmes, and The National.
2019-05-15
Stephen welcomes podcast hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and talks with musical guests Tommy Vietor, and BTS.
2019-05-16
Stephen welcomes actors Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar, Mayim Bialik, Melissa Rauch (from “The Big Bang Theory”), with a musical performance by Barenaked Ladies.
2019-05-17
Stephen welcomes actress Olivia Wilde, journalist Scott Pelley, with musical guest BTS.
2019-05-20
Stephen welcomes actress Julianna Margulies, retired Adm. William McRaven, and performance from the cast of “The Prom.”
2019-05-22
Stephen welcomes democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and actress Kaitlyn Dever.
2019-05-23
Stephen welcomes talk show host Conan O’Brien, journalist Jim Sciutto, with musical guest The National.
2019-06-03
Stephen welcomes actress Wanda Sykes and actress Vanessa Bayer.
2019-06-04
Stephen welcomes actress Emma Thompson, actor Adam Scott, with musical guest Spiritualized.
2019-06-05
Stephen welcomes TV host James Corden, actress Zoë Kravitz, with musical guest Lewis Capaldi.
2019-06-07
Stephen welcomes actress Elisabeth Moss, actor Matt Bomer, and comic Steven Rogers.
2019-06-10
Stephen welcomes actor Samuel L. Jackson and former Defense Secretary Ash Carter.
2019-06-11
Stephen welcomes singer Tim McGraw, historian Jon Meacham, actress Tessa Thompson, with musical guests Jessie Reyez and 6lack.
2019-06-12
Stephen welcomes democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke and actor Billy Porter.
2019-06-13
Stephen welcomes actor Kevin Bacon, Mark Ronson talks, with musical guests and with Lykke Li.
2019-06-14
Stephen welcomes actress Aubrey Plaza and journalist Dan Abrams.
2019-06-17
Stephen welcomes actor Dax Shepard, lawyer Preet Bharara, with musical guest Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real.
2019-06-18
Stephen welcomes TV host Chris Matthews and talks with musical guest Jessie Buckley.
2019-06-20
Stephen welcomes actor Russell Crowe with musical guest The Raconteurs.
2019-06-21
Stephen welcomes actress Naomi Watts, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, with musical guest The Raconteurs.
2019-06-24
Stephen welcomes actor Tom Holland and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang, with musical guest Jenny Lewis.
2019-06-25
Stephen welcomes actress Zendaya and professional football player Julian Edelman.
2019-06-26
Stephen welcomes Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez with musical guest Incubus.
2019-06-27
Stephen welcomes former Gov. Chris Christie and the Skimm founders Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg.
2019-07-15
Stephen welcomes actor Ricky Gervais with musical guest X Ambassadors.
2019-07-16
Stephen welcomes actress Awkwafina, TV personality Donny Deutsch, with musical guest The Mountain Goats.
2019-07-17
Stephen welcomes actress Sofía Vergara, comic David Cross, with musical guest Tove Lo.
2019-07-18
News anchor Norah O'Donnell and actor Topher Grace appear as guests. Ahamed Weinberg performs stand-up comedy.
2019-07-19
Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and retired professional football player Joe Namath.
2019-07-22
Stephen welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal, Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson, and stand-up comedian Daniel Simonsen.
2019-07-23
Stephen welcomes democratic presidential candidate Julián Castro, actor Tony Hale, with musical guest Nilüfer Yanya.
2019-07-24
Stephen welcomes TV host Chris Wallace and actor Jamie Bell.
2019-07-25
Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum and actress Aisha Tyler.
2019-07-26
Stephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo, actor Ricky Gervais, and comic Candice Thompson.
2019-07-29
Stephen welcomes actor Idris Elba, actress Maude Apatow, with musical guest Perry Farrell.
2019-07-30
Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Daniels and journalists Katy Tur and Jacob Soboroff.
2019-07-31
Stephen welcomes former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and actor Michael Ian Black.
2019-08-05
Stephen welcomes actor Brian Cox, comic Hannah Gadsby, and stand-up comedian Shane Torres.
2019-08-06
Stephen welcomes actress Amanda Seyfried, actors Jacob Tremblay, and Brady Noon and Keith L. Williams (“Good Boys”).
2019-08-07
Stephen welcomes actress Tiffany Haddish, actor Jared Harris, with musical guest The Smashing Pumpkins.
2019-08-12
Stephen welcomes actress Cate Blanchett and actor Marc Maron.
2019-08-13
Stephen welcomes actress Jada Pinkett Smith, Rep. Ayanna Pressley, with musical guest Goo Goo Dolls.
2019-08-14
Stephen welcomes actor Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, actress Jillian Bell, with musical guest Tori Kelly.
2019-08-15
Stephen welcomes actress Kirsten Dunst, actor Adam Devine, and actor Lee Pace.
Season 5 - The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2019-09-04
Stephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden and a musical performance by Pixies.
2019-09-05
Stephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg and TV host Graham Norton.
2019-09-09
Stephen welcomes former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, actor Bill Skarsgård, and a musical performance by BANKS.
2019-09-10
Stephen welcomes actor Ansel Elgort and journalists Jodi Kantor & Megan Twohey.
2019-09-11
Stephen welcomes actor James McAvoy, author Stephen King, and a musical performance by Vampire Weekend.
2019-09-12
Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper and screenwriter Jon Lovett.
2019-09-16
Stephen welcomes actor Tom Hiddleston and talk show host Marie Osmond.
2019-09-17
Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and actors Barry Williams, Maureen McCormick, Christopher Knight, Eve Plumb, Mike Lookinland & Susan Olsen (“The Brady Bunch”).
2019-09-18
Stephen welcomes actor Billy Crystal and a musical performance by Thomas Rhett.
2019-09-19
Stephen welcomes actress Taraji P. Henson, actor Aasif Mandvi, and comic Kevin Camia.
2019-09-20
A recap of the best moments of Season 4.
2019-09-24
Stephen welcomes talk show host Whoopi Goldberg and author Ta-Nehisi Coates.
2019-09-25
Stephen welcomes actress Renée Zellweger and actor Walton Goggins.
2019-09-26
Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Brittany Howard.
2019-09-27
Stephen welcomes actress Patricia Heaton plus an interview with and musical performance by Tegan & Sara.
2019-09-30
Stephen welcomes former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton & daughter Chelsea Clinton and a musical performance by Wilco.
2019-10-01
Stephen welcomes TV host Rachel Maddow and musician Thom Yorke.
2019-10-02
Stephen welcomes actor Rami Malek, TV director Jill Soloway, and comic Leah Bonnema.
2019-10-03
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Carrie Underwood, filmmaker Kevin Smith, and actor Jason Mewes.
2019-10-04
Stephen welcomes actor Jon Hamm and professional baseball player Pete Alonso.
2019-10-07
Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and former national security adviser Susan Rice.
2019-10-09
Stephen welcomes TV personality Jonathan Van Ness, actor Brett Gelman, a musical performance by Big Thief, and special appearances by Democratic presidential hopefuls Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders & Pete Buttigieg.
2019-10-10
Stephen welcomes comic John Oliver, actress Amy Sedaris, singer-songwriter Paul McCartney, and a musical performance by Big Thief.
2019-10-21
Stephen welcomes actress Julie Andrews, actor Jonathan Groff, and a musical performance by YUNGBLUD ft. Dan Reynolds.
2019-10-22
Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow, actress Camila Mendes, and actress Julie Andrews.
2019-10-23
Stephen welcomes journalist Ronan Farrow and actress Andrea Savage.
2019-10-24
Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell and a musical performance by Toby Keith.
2019-10-25
Stephen welcomes actor Eddie Murphy and blogger Ree Drummond.
2019-10-28
Stephen welcomes actress Queen Latifah, Radhika Jones, and editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair.
2019-10-29
Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Aniston and actor Thomas Middleditch.
2019-10-30
Stephen welcomes actor Norman Reedus, actress Cynthia Erivo, and a musical performance by Miranda Lambert.
2019-11-01
Stephen welcomes rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, TV host Conan O’Brien, and actor Rob Corddry.
2019-11-04
Stephen welcomes country singer Tim McGraw and Sen Sherrod Brown.
2019-11-05
Stephen welcomes actress Elizabeth Banks and Senator Amy Klobuchar.
2019-11-06
Stephen welcomes actress Helen Mirren, actor Ian McKellen, and contestants from the “MasterChef Junior” contest.
2019-11-07
Stephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson, and a musical performance by King Princess.
2019-11-12
Stephen welcomes actor Liev Schreiber, actor Daniel Kaluuya, and a musical performance by Cold War Kids.
2019-11-13
Stephen welcomes actor Tim Robbins and political analyst Nicolle Wallace.
2019-11-14
Stephen welcomes actor Mark Ruffalo, TV host Andy Cohen, and a musical performance by Thom Yorke.
2019-11-15
Stephen welcomes actor David Harbour plus an interview with and musical performance by Karen Olivo & Aaron Tveit.
2019-11-18
Stephen welcomes actor Adam Driver, a musical performance by The 1975, a special appearance by New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, and “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 1.
2019-11-19
Stephen welcomes actress Helena Bonham Carter, a special appearance by actress Lucy Lawless, actor Bret McKenzie, and “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 2.
2019-11-20
Stephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann and journalist Alex Wagner, plus “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 3.
2019-11-21
Stephen welcomes Senator Kamala Harris and a musical performance by Lady Antebellum, plus “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 4.
2019-11-22
Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Craig and actress Lena Waithe, plus “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 5.
2019-11-25
Stephen welcomes actor Robert De Niro and filmmaker J.J. Abrams.
2019-11-26
Stephen welcomes actor Paul Rudd and actress Adrienne Warren.
2019-11-27
Stephen welcomes actor LL Cool J, plus an interview with and a cooking demo by José Andrés.
2019-12-04
Stephen welcomes actor Eddie Redmayne, comedian/actor Joe Pera, and a musical performance by Pharrell Williams.
2019-12-05
Stephen welcomes actress Scarlett Johansson, and a musical performance by The Weeknd.
2019-12-06
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Pharrell Williams, actor Chris Parnell, and a musical performance by The Weeknd.
2019-12-09
Stephen welcomes actress Saoirse Ronan and journalist Tom Brokaw.
2019-12-10
Stephen welcomes actor Ed Harris, actress Florence Pugh, and a musical performance by Jon Batiste.
2019-12-11
Stephen welcomes actor Clive Owen, former ambassador to the UN Samantha Power, and a musical performance by Thomas Rhett.
2019-12-13
Stephen welcomes actor Mark Harmon, a stand-up comedy performance by Caitlin Weierhauser, and a special appearance by the cast of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.”
2019-12-16
Stephen welcomes actor Aaron Paul and a musical performance by Idina Menzel.
2019-12-18
Stephen welcomes actress Charlize Theron and television personality Martha Stewart.
2019-12-19
Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Hudson, actor Jonathan Pryce, and a musical performance by Sharon Van Etten ft. Norah Jones.
2020-01-06
Stephen welcomes actress Jane Fonda, TV personality Tan France, and a musical performance by Miranda Lambert.
2020-01-07
Stephen welcomes actress Rose Byrne, actor Bobby Cannavale, chef Jamie Oliver, and a comedy performance by Kate Willett.
2020-01-08
Stephen welcomes actor Larry David with a comedy performance by Pedro Gonzalez.
2020-01-09
Stephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders and actor Penn Badgley.
2020-01-10
Stephen welcomes actress Laura Dern plus an interview with and musical performance by Kesha.
2020-01-13
Stephen welcomes TV hosts Joe Scarborough & Mika Brzezinski and a performance by the cast of “TINA: The Tina Turner Musical.”
2020-01-15
Stephen welcomes presidential candidate Andrew Yang and actress Abby McEnany.
2020-01-16
Stephen welcomes actor Josh Gad, journalist Tamron Hall, and a musical performance by Tiana Major9 & Earthgang.
2020-01-20
Stephen welcomes stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan and American philanthropist Tom Steyer.
2020-01-21
Stephen welcomes actor Patrick Stewart and TV personality Dick Cavett.
2020-01-23
Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Cuomo, actor David Alan Grier, and a special appearance from actor Jon Stewart.
2020-01-28
Stephen welcomes actor Antonio Banderas and actor Jay Hernandez, from the CBS drama Magnum P.I.
2020-01-29
Stephen welcomes actor Steve Martin, and a musical performance by Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers.
2020-01-30
Stephen welcomes actress Samantha Bee, singer-songwriter Michael Stipe and a special appearance by comedian Dana Carvey.
2020-01-31
Stephen welcomes actress Edie Falco, comedian Fortune Feimster, a musical performance by Algiers, and a special appearance by Monica Aldama, La’Darius Marshall, Jerry Harris & Gabi Butler from the cast of “Cheer.”
2020-02-03
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter James Taylor, actor Rob McElhenney, and a special appearance by Triumph The Insult Comic Dog.
2020-02-04
Stephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo, reporter Philip Rucker, and journalist Carol Leonnig.
2020-02-06
Stephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg and actor Patton Oswalt.
2020-02-07
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter James Taylor, actor Joe Mantegna, and a musical performance by Michael Kiwanuka.
2020-02-10
Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by Alex Ebert.
2020-02-11
Stephen welcomes actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus and a musical performance by Moses Sumney.
2020-02-13
Stephen welcomes actor James Marsden, actor Sam Heughan, and a special appearance by John Oliver.
2020-02-24
Stephen welcomes former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, and a musical performance by Hailee Steinfeld.
2020-02-25
Stephen welcomes former Gov. Chris Christie and a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff.
2020-02-26
Stephen welcomes actor Jason Segel, journalist Charlotte Alter, and Senator Elizabeth Warren.
2020-02-27
Stephen welcomes actor John Turturro, radio personality Charlamagne Tha God, and a musical performance by KALEO.
2020-02-28
Stephen welcomes actress Tyra Banks and wildlife educator Coyote Peterson.
2020-03-02
Stephen welcomes actor Ty Burrell, journalist John Heilemann, and a musical performance by James Taylor.
2020-03-03
Stephen welcomes actor Anthony Mackie, journalist Susan Glasser, and actor David Alan Grier.
2020-03-04
Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Hayes and TV personality David Chang.
2020-03-05
Stephen welcomes actress Casey Wilson, plus an interview with and a musical performance by Keith Urban.
2020-03-06
Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, a stand-up comedy performance by Hannah Einbinder, and a special appearance by Ty Burrell.
2020-03-09
Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski and a musical performance by Rachael & Vilray.
2020-03-10
Stephen welcomes former professional basketball player Charles Barkley and actor Peter Sarsgaard.
2020-03-11
Stephen welcomes actor Hank Azaria and actress Suzy Nakamura.
2020-03-31
Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Radcliffe, journalist Jonathan Karl, and a musical performance by John Prine.
2020-04-01
Stephen welcomes actor Ryan Reynolds, and a musical performance by Keith Urban.
2020-04-02
Stephen welcomes Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, plus an interview with and musical performance by Alicia Keys.
2020-04-06
Stephen welcomes singer Lady Gaga, Chance The Rapper, and a musical performance by Jim James.
2020-04-07
Stephen welcomes TV host Conan O’Brien and a musical performance by Michael Stipe.
2020-04-08
Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical tribute to John Prine by Brandi Carlile.
2020-04-09
Stephen welcomes hosts of “Pod Save America”: Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, & Tommy Vietor, author & presidential historian Jon Meacham, and a musical tribute to John Prine by Dave Matthews.
2020-04-13
Stephen welcomes actor Matthew McConaughey, and a musical performance by Sam Hunt.
2020-04-14
Stephen welcomes CBS News’ chief medical correspondent, Dr. Jonathan LaPook, and actress Cate Blanchett.
2020-04-15
Stephen welcomes retired basketball player Shaquille O’Neal, astronaut Jessica Meir, and a musical performance by Matt Berninger of the National.
2020-04-16
Stephen welcomes actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge and a special appearance by Steve Martin.
2020-04-20
Stephen welcomes television host Trevor Noah, and a musical performance by Willie, Lukas & Micah Nelson.
2020-04-21
Stephen welcomes filmmaker Michael Moore and a musical performance by Brett Eldredge.
2020-04-23
Stephen welcomes co-founder of Microsoft Corporation Bill Gates, actress Claire Danes, and actor Mandy Patinkin.
2020-04-27
Stephen welcomes comedian John Mulaney and a musical performance by John Fogerty.
2020-04-28
Stephen welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal, and a musical performance by M. Ward.
2020-04-29
Stephen welcomes Senator Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg, former mayor of South Bend, Ind., and a musical performance by Haim.
2020-04-30
Stephen welcomes Senator Chuck Schumer and actor Paul Giamatti.
2020-05-01
Stephen welcomes actress Thandie Newton, television host Ina Garten, and a special appearance by John Mulaney.
2020-05-04
Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by Mark Foster.
2020-05-05
Stephen welcomes author Stephen King and a musical performance by Sheryl Crow.
2020-05-06
Stephen welcomes actor Robert De Niro and a musical performance by Randy Newman.
2020-05-07
Stephen welcomes New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, and a musical performance by Christine & the Queens.
2020-05-11
Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper and a musical performance by Tame Impala.
2020-05-12
Stephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski and actress Ellie Kemper.
2020-05-13
Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Laurie and a musical performance by Benjamin Gibbard.
2020-05-14
Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and author Alison Roman.
2020-05-18
Stephen welcomes actor Kumail Nanjiani, a musical performance by Andra Day, and a special appearance by Elmo.
2020-05-20
Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell, and a musical performance by Wilco, plus a special appearance by Nick Kroll.
2020-06-01
Stephen welcomes rapper Killer Mike and political commentator Chris Hayes.
2020-06-02
Stephen welcomes actor Keegan-Michael Key and author Wes Moore.
2020-06-03
Stephen welcomes radio personality Charlamagne Tha God and a musical performance by Tunde Adebimpe of TV on the Radio.
2020-06-04
Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and a musical performance by Brian Wilson.
2020-06-05
Stephen welcomes Rep. Karen Bass, journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin, and a musical performance by Grace Potter with Jackson Browne, Marcus King & Lucius.
2020-06-09
Stephen welcomes news anchor Chris Wallace, and sports analyst and former NFL athlete Emmanuel Acho.
2020-06-10
Stephen welcomes politician Stacey Abrams, professional soccer player Megan Rapinoe, and a performance by The Flaming Lips.
2020-06-11
Stephen welcomes journalist Wesley Lowery and filmmaker Judd Apatow.
2020-06-15
Stephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson and a musical performance by Black Pumas.
2020-06-16
Stephen welcomes comedian Hasan Minhaj and a musical performance by Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit.
2020-06-17
Stephen welcomes Senator Kamala Harris and a musical performance by Milky Chance & Jack Johnson.
2020-06-18
Stephen welcomes sherrilyn Ifill, President of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, and comic Mike Birbiglia.
2020-06-22
Stephen welcomes talk show host James Corden, actress Laura Benanti, and a musical performance by Bright Eyes.
2020-06-25
Stephen welcomes author Ibram X. Kendi and comedian Patton Oswalt.
2020-07-13
Stephen welcomes journalist Norah O’Donnell and a musical performance by IDK.
2020-07-15
Stephen welcomes actor Ricky Gervais and a musical performance by Noah Cyrus & Billy Ray Cyrus.
2020-07-16
Stephen welcomes television host W. Kamau Bell, and a musical performance by The Chicks.
2020-07-20
Stephen welcomes talk show host Andy Cohen and a musical performance by Phoebe Bridgers.
2020-07-21
Stephen welcomes activist Greta Thunberg and actor Keegan-Michael Key.
2020-07-23
Stephen welcomes filmmaker Ava DuVernay, actress Kristen Bell, and a musical performance by Ben Folds.
2020-08-10
Stephen welcomes Dr. Jon LaPook and a musical performance by Maroon 5.
2020-08-12
Stephen welcomes journalist April Ryan and actor Jason Sudeikis.
2020-08-13
Stephen welcomes political advisor Mark McKinnon, and journalist Alex Wagner. Plus a musical performance by Baby Rose.
2020-08-17
Stephen welcomes former National Security Advisor Susan Rice and a musical performance by Sheryl Crow.
2020-08-18
Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and a musical performance by Regina Spektor.
2020-08-19
Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Jon Batiste & Nathaniel Rateliff.
2020-08-20
Stephen welcomes former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and a musical performance by The Killers.
2020-08-24
Stephen welcomes Hosts of “Pod Save America”: Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor, a musical performance by Tim McGraw, and a special appearance by actress Laura Benanti.
2020-08-25
Stephen welcomes former Congressman Trey Gowdy, actor Keanu Reeves, and actor Alex Winter.
2020-08-26
Stephen welcomes Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and a musical performance by Lucinda Williams.
2020-08-27
Stephen welcomes former Gov. Chris Christie and a musical performance by Gregory Porter.
Season 6 - The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2020-09-14
Stephen welcomes journalist Bob Woodward and a musical performance by Luke Combs.
2020-09-15
Stephen welcomes signer Janelle Monae and journalist Jacob Soboroff.
2020-09-16
Stephen welcomes actress Drew Barrymore and a musical performance by Lang Lang.
2020-09-17
Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Paulson and a musical performance by PJ Morton.
2020-09-21
Stephen welcomes Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster and actor Laurence Fishburne.
2020-09-22
Stephen welcomes TV hosts Desus Nice and The Kid Mero, and a musical performance by Jake Isaac.
2020-09-23
Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Daniels and a performance by Yusuf / Cat Stevens.
2020-09-24
Stephen welcomes Rep. Katie Porter and sports analyst Tony Romo.
2020-09-28
Stephen welcomes singer Mariah Carey and a musical performance by Rex Orange County.
2020-09-29
Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and a musical performance by Public Enemy.
2020-09-30
Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and journalist Jonathan Alter.
2020-10-01
Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke and Prosecutor Andrew Weissmann.
2020-10-02
Stephen welcomes CBS News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. LaPook and CBS News political analyst John Dickerson.
2020-10-05
Stephen welcomes singer Jon Bon Jovi for an interview and a musical performance.
2020-10-06
Stephen welcomes actor Jerry Seinfeld and a musical performance by Ella Mai.
2020-10-07
Stephen welcomes Mayor Pete Buttigieg and a musical performance by Future Islands.
2020-10-08
Stephen welcomes actress Mindy Kaling and Former CIA Director John Brennan.
2020-10-09
Stephen welcomes the stars and creator of “The West Wing”: Allison Janney, Richard Schiff, Martin Sheen, Bradley Whitford, and Aaron Sorkin.
2020-10-19
Stephen welcomes television host Joy Reid and actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.
2020-10-20
Stephen welcomes singer Dolly Parton and a musical performance by Ty Dolla $ign.
2020-10-21
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen and actress Eva Longoria.
2020-10-22
Stephen welcomes Governor Andrew Cuomo and a musical performance by Matt Berninger.
2020-10-23
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: 2020 Campaign Coverage Special hosted by Sam Waterston.
2020-10-26
Stephen welcomes actor Sacha Baron Cohen and musician Jeff Tweedy.
2020-10-27
Stephen welcomes medial reporter Dr. Sanjay Gupta and author Sarah Cooper.
2020-10-28
Stephen welcomes politician Jaime Harrison, plus an interview with and a musical performance by Elvis Costello.
2020-10-29
Stephen welcomes actress Julia Andrews, political analyst Amy Walter with a musical performance by Sam Smith.
2020-10-30
Stephen welcomes actor Jon Stewart and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.
2020-11-02
Stephen welcomes TV Host John Oliver, singer Cher, plus a musical performance by Jojo.
2020-11-04
Stephen welcomes CNBC's Chief general anchor Shepard Smith, and a musical performance by Leon Bridges and Lucky Daye.
2020-11-05
Stephen welcomes comedian Larry Wilmore and a musical performance by Laura Benanti.
2020-11-06
Network presentation of The Late Show's Showtime Election Night Special, The hosts of "The Circus": Alex Wagner, John Heilemann and Mark McKinnon, Charlamagne Tha God, Jena Friedman, Maz Jobrani, and a musical performance by Arcade Fire.
2020-11-09
Stephen welcomes politician Stacey Abrams and actor Thomas Middleditch.
2020-11-10
Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Grant and singer Sturgill Simpson.
2020-11-11
Stephen welcomes actress Olivia Colman, actress Gillian Anderson, singer Kylie Minogue.
2020-11-12
Stephen welcomes filmmaker Michael Moore, singer Sara Bareilles and a special appearance by actor Steve Carell.
2020-11-16
Stephen welcomes American Journalist Jake Tapper, and a musical performance by BENEE.
2020-11-17
Stephen welcomes Formula 1 racing driver Lewis Hamilton, and a musical performance by Andrea Bocelli.
2020-11-18
Stephen welcomes actor Matthew McConaughey and actor Cedric the Entertainer.
2020-11-19
Stephen welcomes actor LL Cool J, from the CBS drama NCIS: Los Angeles, musician Dave Grohl and a musical performance by Foo Fighters.
2020-11-25
Rob Corddry, John Lithgow, Chef José Andrés
2020-12-08
John Dickerson, Emily Bazelon, David Plotz, Greta Van Fleet
2020-12-14
Chance The Rapper, Christopher Walken, Laura Benanti
2020-12-15
Whoopi Goldberg, Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen
2020-12-17
Joseph R. Biden, Dr. Jill Biden, Jon Batiste
2021-01-04
Stacey Abrams, RuPaul Charles, Maren Morris
2021-01-06
Amy Klobuchar, Adam Kinzinger, Jamila Woods
2021-01-08
George Clooney, Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, The Mountain Goats
2021-01-15
John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon & Alex Wagner, The War On Drugs
2021-01-20
Jon Lovett, Jon Favreau, Tommy Vietor, Peter CottonTale, Chance the Rapper, Cynthia Erivo, Chicago Children's Choir, Kofi Lost
2021-01-21
Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Derek DelGaudio, Frank Oz
2021-01-25
Stephen welcomes professional tennis player Serena Williams and a musical performance by Dayglow.
2021-01-26
Stephen welcomes actor Colin Firth, actor Stanley Tucci, and a musical performance by Adrianne Lenker.
2021-01-27
Stephen welcomes actor Billy Crystal and Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.).
2021-01-28
Stephen welcomes actor Viggo Mortensen and journalist Charles Blow.
2021-01-29
Stephen welcomes President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, and Vice President Kamala Harris.
2021-02-01
Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke and a musical performance by Mickey Guyton.
2021-02-03
Stephen welcomes actress Salma Hayek and journalist Mark Harris.
2021-02-04
Stephen welcomes actress Tiffany Haddish and a musical performance by H.E.R.
2021-02-07
Stephen welcomes actor Robert Downey Jr., actress Tiffany Haddish, and a musical performance by Metallica.
2021-02-08
Stephen welcomes actress Queen Latifah and actor Steven Yeun.
2021-02-09
Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by Ingrid Andress.
2021-02-10
Stephen welcomes actress Kristen Wiig and actress Rebecca Breeds.
2021-02-22
Stephen welcomes co-founder of Microsoft Bill Gates and a musical performance by Tune-Yards.
2021-02-23
Stephen welcomes singer Billie Eilish, Punchbowl News Co-Founders Anna Palmer & Jake Sherman.
2021-02-24
Stephen welcomes actor Arsenio Hall, actor Tim Meadows and a musical performance by Celeste.
2021-02-25
Stephen welcomes actress Regina King, a special appearance by Rep. Jamaal Bowman, and a musical performance by Vic Mensa featuring Wyclef Jean and Peter Cottontale.
2021-03-01
Stephen welcomes actor Andy Samberg and journalist Clarissa Ward.
2021-03-02
Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a musical performance by Jon Batiste.
2021-03-03
Stephen welcomes actor Paul Bettany and a musical performance by Metallica.
2021-03-04
Stephen welcomes actress Jane Fonda, the Hosts of “Virtue Signal”, and a musical performance by Kings of Leon.
2021-03-08
Stephen welcomes TV host Nicolle Wallace, actress Michaela Coel, and a musical performance by Kings of Leon.
2021-03-09
Stephen welcomes actor Riz Ahmed and a musical performance by Janelle Monáe.
2021-03-10
Stephen welcomes sports analyst Emmanuel Acho and comedian Gina Yashere.
2021-03-11
Stephen welcomes actor Aaron Paul, actor Billy Crystal, and a musical performance by Lake Street Dive.
2021-03-15
Stephen welcomes musician Ringo Starr and a special appearance by actress Laura Benanti.
2021-03-16
Stephen welcomes actress Lupita Nyong’o and actor Martin Freeman.
2021-03-17
Stephen welcomes businessman Earvin “Magic” Johnson and comedian Eric Andre.
2021-03-18
Stephen welcomes Senator Chuck Schumer, actor Jared Leto and a musical performance by LANCO.
2021-03-22
Stephen welcomes actor Robert Downey Jr., author Walter Isaacson, and a musical performance by Sebastian Yatra and Guaynaa.
2021-03-23
Stephen welcomes actor Dana Carvey and a musical performance by Imagine Dragons.
2021-03-24
Stephen welcomes actress Sharon Stone and filmmaker Ken Burns.
2021-04-05
Stephen welcomes TV host John Cena and Senator Tammy Duckworth.
2021-04-06
Stephen welcomes journalist Ronan Farrow and singer Brandi Carlile.
2021-04-07
Stephen welcomes actor Leslie Odom Jr. and physicist Michio Kaku.
2021-04-08
Stephen welcomes actor Hank Azaria and a musical performance by Cheap Trick.
2021-04-12
2021-04-14
2021-04-16
2021-04-20
Stephen welcomes singer Cher, and a musical performance by Sam Williams.
2021-04-22
Stephen welcomes TV host Joe Scarborough, journalist Mika Brzezinski, and a musical performance by Bebe Rexha.
2021-04-26
Stephen welcomes actor Anthony Mackie and radio show host Terry Gross.
2021-04-27
Stephen welcomes Senator Amy Klobuchar and actor Kyle MacLachlan.
2021-04-28
Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Julia Michaels.
2021-04-29
Stephen welcomes actress Mila Kunis and a musical performance by Sara Kays.
2021-04-30
Stephen welcomes actress Jane Fonda, TV personality John Oliver, musician Ringo Starr, and a musical performance by Teddy Swims.
2021-05-10
Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper and musician Billie Eilish.
2021-05-12
Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and actor David Boreanaz.
2021-05-13
Stephen welcomes actor Seth Rogen and a musical performance by Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert & Jon Randall.
2021-05-14
Stephen welcomes actors Billy Crystal & Tiffany Haddish and a musical performance by The Black Keys.
2021-05-17
Stephen welcomes businesswoman Cindy McCain and actress MJ Rodriguez.
2021-05-18
Stephen welcomes actor Morgan Freeman and comic Tig Notaro.
2021-05-19
Stephen welcomes actress Lisa Kudrow and activist Tamika Mallory.
2021-05-20
Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski and a musical performance by Yo-Yo Ma.
2021-05-24
Stephen welcomes actor Anthony Anderson and Dr. Francis Collins.
2021-05-25
Stephen welcomes journalist Gayle King and a musical performance by BTS.
2021-05-26
Stephen welcomes actor Will Arnett and a musical performance by Brockhampton.
2021-05-27
Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Whitford and journalist Carlos Watson.
2021-06-07
Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Matthews and a musical performance by Cynthia Erivo.
2021-06-09
Stephen welcomes actor Samuel L. Jackson and TV personality Padma Lakshmi.
2021-06-10
Stephen welcomes USAID Administrator Samantha Power, a musical performance by Maroon 5, and special appearance by Seth Rogen.
2021-06-14
Stephen welcomes comic Jon Stewart, a musical performance by Jon Batiste, and a special appearance by Dana Carvey.
2021-06-15
Stephen welcomes Dr. Sanjay Gupta and actress Rita Moreno.
2021-06-16
Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by Sleater-Kinney.
2021-06-17
Stephen welcomes actor Nathan Lane and a musical performance by Griff.
2021-06-22
Stephen welcomes actress Wanda Sykes and journalist Craig Melvin.
2021-06-23
Stephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski and a musical performance by Joy Oladokun.
2021-06-28
Stephen welcomes secretary Pete Buttigieg and actress Katja Herbers.
2021-06-29
Stephen welcomes the cast of F9: Vin Diesel, Helen Mirren, Ludacris, John Cena, Tyrese Gibson, Justin Lin, Jordana Brewster; actors Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd and a comedic performance by Ali Sultan.
2021-06-30
Stephen welcomes actor Harvey Keitel and comic Randall Otis.
2021-07-01
Stephen welcomes comic Jim Gaffigan and a musical performance by JP Saxe & John Mayer.
2021-07-12
Stephen welcomes actor Keegan-Michael Key and a musical performance by Tones And I.
2021-07-13
Stephen welcomes sir Richard Branson and Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton.
2021-07-14
Stephen welcomes actress Mindy Kaling and writer Wally Baram.
2021-07-15
Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Jackman and a musical performance by Lorde.
2021-07-19
Stephen welcomes TV host Joy Reid and a musical performance by Alessia Cara.
2021-07-20
Stephen welcomes actor Jason Sudeikis and a musical performance by Yola.
2021-07-21
Stephen welcomes actress Emily Blunt and sportscaster Bob Costas.
2021-07-22
Stephen welcomes actress Hannah Einbinder and comic Alex Falcone.
2021-08-09
Stephen welcomes author Stephen King and actor Winston Duke.
2021-08-10
Stephen welcomes news correspondent Brian Stelter and a musical performance by Big Red Machine.
2021-08-11
Stephen welcomes actor Alan Alda and comic Gabriel Iglesias.
2021-08-12
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Jennifer Hudson.
2021-08-16
Stephen welcomes Dr. Jonathan Lapook and comic Fumi Abe.
2021-08-17
Stephen welcomes actress Amanda Peet and journalist Roger Bennett.
2021-08-18
Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Radcliffe and a musical performance by Dan + Shay.
2021-08-19
Stephen welcomes actors Sean & Dylan Penn and a musical performance by Crowded House.
Season 7 - The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2021-09-07
Breaking Mustache Newsflash. Stephen and Jon Batiste acknowledge the impact of Hurricane Ida in Louisiana. Stephen Colbert’s "Excuses Song" featuring Jon Batiste & Stay Human. Steve Martin, Martin Short & Selena Gomez discuss ‘Only Murders in the Building’. The War on Drugs perform "Living Proof" from their album ‘I Don’t Live Here Anymore’. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind.
2021-09-08
Animal Earth. Italy Cam. "Stephen Colbert Presents: That’s Yeet. Dabbing on Fleek, Man!" Chris Wallace discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Countdown Bin Laden’. Holland Taylor discusses ‘The Chair’.
2021-09-09
Seditionist Round Up Roundup. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. A special appearance by ‘Blue’s Clues’ original host Steve Burns. Sarah Paulson discusses ‘Impeachment: American Crime Story’. Kacey Musgraves discusses her new album, ‘Star-Crossed’.
2021-09-13
Stephen and Jon Batiste acknowledge the death of George Wein. Jeff Daniels discusses ‘American Rust’. Nate Burleson discusses ‘CBS Mornings’.
2021-09-14
Stephen acknowledges the death of Norm Macdonald. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Pleistocene-While. Pleistocene-While Presents: Suckmyass-While. Justice Stephen Breyer discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘The Authority of Court and the Peril of Politics’. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind.
2021-09-15
The Adventures of Mike Pence: To Coup or Not to Coup. Stephen Colbert’s Ball Gags. The Late Chic Presents: Stephen Colbert’s Slay Your Fleek. Jessica Chastain discusses ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’. Stephen Sondheim discusses ‘Company’ and ‘West Side Story’.
2021-09-16
Space News: Civilians In Space Edition. Disinformation Station. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Melissa McCarthy discusses ‘The Starling’ and the 10th anniversary of ‘Bridesmaids’. Lindsey Buckingham performs "On the Wrong Side" from his self-titled album.
2021-09-20
The Late Show’s Celebration of Season 6: This Time with Laughs! Special clip show with The Late Show’s best Season 6 moments: monologues, Quarantine-While and Colbert Questionert segments and best guest appearances. Neil deGrasse Tyson takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from March 2 episode).
2021-09-21
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Bob Woodward & Robert Costa discuss recent politics and their new book, ‘Peril’. Leon Bridges performs "Motorbike" from his album ‘Gold-Diggers Sound’.
2021-09-22
Climate Night. Shawn Mendes discusses climate change action and his new single, "Summer of Love". Chris Turner gives a stand-up performance.
2021-09-23
Disinformation Station. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. The Late Chic Presents: Stephen Colbert’s Slay Your Fleek. Anderson Cooper discusses his new book, ‘Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty’. John Mayer performs "Wild Blue" from his album ‘Sob Rock’.
2021-09-27
Breaking News. Jon Stewart takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from June 14 episode). Paul Giamatti discusses ‘Billions’.
2021-09-28
The Late Show’s Presidential Butt-tastic Ass-Travaganza: How Full of Crap Is He? Scandinavia’s Björking Nus. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Meanwild. Meanwild Presents: Meanwild After Dark. Drew Carey discusses ‘The Price Is Right’ and the show’s upcoming 50th anniversary. Phoebe Robinson discusses her new book, ‘Please Don’t Sit On My Bed In Your Outside Clothes’. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind.
2021-09-29
Apocalypse Dow: Countdown To Shutdown: Wanted: Debt or Alive. Stephen Colbert: Selling Out. Anita Hill discusses her new book, ‘Believing’. Alessandro Nivola discusses ‘The Many Saints of Newark’. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind.
2021-09-30
Apocalypse Dow: Countdown To Shutdown: Wanted: Debt or Alive. A surprise visit by Rudy Giuliani. John Lithgow discusses his new book, ‘A Confederacy of Dumptys’, and ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’. Theo Croker performs "State of the Union 444" from his album ‘BLK2LIFE’, featuring Wyclef Jean and with Jon Batiste providing musical accompaniment.
2021-10-01
Seditionist Round Up Roundup. Stephen’s Apology Fest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (special appearances by Pat Murphy and Brent Suter). Rebecca Ferguson discusses ‘Dune’.
2021-10-04
Rich People – They’re Just Not Like Us: Us Pay Taxes. Kroggett’s Haunted Truck Translation Dictionary (special appearance by David Harbour). Julianna Margulies discusses ‘The Morning Show’ and her book, ‘Sunshine Girl: An Unexpected Life’. Toby Keith performs "Old School" from his forthcoming album ‘Peso In My Pocket’.
2021-10-05
The Social Notwork. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Michael Keaton discusses ‘The Flash’ and ‘Dopesick’. Zac Brown Band performs "Out in the Middle" from their album ‘The Comeback’.
2021-10-06
Apocalypse Dow: Countdown To Meltdown: Dawn of the Debt. Critical Possible News? Crisis In Possibly! Breaking Maybe? Urgent Perhaps? Hispanic Heritage Month: Latino, Latinx, or Hispanic? (special appearances by José Andrés, America Ferrera, Rita Moreno, Danny Trejo and Cristo Fernández). Bret Baier discusses the 25th anniversary of Fox News, recent politics, and his new book, ‘To Rescue the Republic’. Susie Essman discusses ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind.
2021-10-07
Stephen welcomes author Sanjay Gupta and director Denis Villeneuve.
2021-10-08
Stephen welcomes the cast of the award-winning HBO series “Succession” in their first late-night appearance together: Brian Cox, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck, Nicholas Braun, Matthew Macfadyen, and J. Smith-Cameron.
2021-10-18
Stephen welcomes Rep. Adam Schiff and a musical performance by Kacey Musgraves.
2021-10-19
Stephen welcomes actor Nick Offerman and radio & TV personality Charlamagne tha God.
2021-10-21
Stephen welcomes actor Timothée Chalamet and actress Zendaya.
2021-10-22
Stephen welcomes actress Andie MacDowell and a musical performance by Lana Del Rey.
2021-10-25
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Bruce Springsteen.
2021-10-26
Stephen welcomes journalist Katie Couric and a musical performance by Gabby Barrett.
2021-10-27
Stephen welcomes actress Elizabeth Banks and actress Jorja Fox.
2021-10-28
Stephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo and actress Thomasin McKenzie.
2021-10-29
Stephen welcomes TV host Trevor Noah and a musical performance by My Morning Jacket.
2021-11-01
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by David Byrne and political staffer Huma Abedin.
2021-11-02
Stephen welcomes actor Michael C. Hall and professor Michael Eric Dyson.
2021-11-03
Stephen welcomes host Andy Cohen and a musical performance by Thundercat.
2021-11-04
Stephen welcomes actor Billy Porter and actress Annaleigh Ashford.
2021-11-05
Stephen welcomes actor Tony Hale and a musical performance by Snail Mail.
2021-11-08
Stephen welcomes journalist Jonathan Karl plus an interview with and musical performance by Brandi Carlile.
2021-11-09
Stephen welcomes filmmaker Quentin Tarantino and unveiling People’s Sexiest Man Alive.
2021-11-10
Stephen welcomes actress Aubrey Plaza and musician Bruce Springsteen.
2021-11-11
Stephen welcomes actor Kenneth Branagh and actress Ellie Kemper.
2021-11-12
Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum and Rod Stewart performance.
2021-11-16
Stephen welcomes Mayor-elect of New York City Eric Adams and former professional basketball Dwyane Wade.
2021-11-17
The FDA plans to authorize Pfizer boosters for all adults this week, and hundreds of QAnon believers are still in Dallas waiting for the late John F. Kennedy Jr. to show up. Next, The Late Show staff asks the superstars of WWE just one question. Stephen sits down with Adam Driver to talk "House of Gucci" and what motivates him to bring live theater experiences to members of the military with his organization Arts in the Armed Forces. America Ferrera returns to the show to talk about season two of “Gentefied,” the Netflix comedic drama she executive produces and directs.
2021-11-19
Nearly 1 in 10 younger U.S. children got a coronavirus shot in the first two weeks of eligibility, and the right wing media is still up in arms that Big Bird encouraged children to get shots in their arms. Meanwhile, a Pod Show exclusive Sesame Street story from A to Z! And Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh's pants caught on fire during a football game. Kevin Hart sits down with Stephen and explains why his new project is intentionally darker and less comedic than the work he’s been known for to date. “True Story” is streaming now on Netflix.
2021-11-22
Stephen welcomes actor Andrew Garfield and chef José Andrés.
2021-11-23
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Lady Gaga with Tony Bennett.
2021-11-24
Stephen welcomes actress Rosamund Pike and film director Peter Jackson.
2021-11-29
Stephen welcomes producer Peter Jackson and a musical performance by Chelsea Cutler.
2021-11-30
Stephen welcomes actor Peter Dinklage, actor Lee Jung-Jae, and a musical performance by Peter Dinklage & Aaron & Bryce Dessner “The National” from the film “Cyrano.”
2021-12-01
Stephen welcomes actor Javier Bardem and a musical performance by Gang of Youths.
2021-12-02
Stephen welcomes actor Mahershala Ali and author Jason Reynolds.
2021-12-03
Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum and a musical performance by Natalie Hemby.
2021-12-06
Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Lawrence and a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.
2021-12-07
Stephen welcomes actress Kristin Davis, actress Cynthia Nixon, and a musical performance by Glass Animals.
2021-12-08
Stephen welcomes Dr. David Agus, the lead COVID analyst for CBS news; and musical artist Natalie Hemby. Stephen introduces his latest segment "Romansplaining with Stephen Colbert" about dating.
2021-12-09
Stephen welcomes actor Michael B. Jordan. Nathaniel Rateliff joins Jon Batiste in a musical performance. Meanwhile!
2021-12-10
Stephen welcome musical artist Sting, and actor David Alan Grier. Sting performs and takes the Colbert Questionnaire.
2021-12-13
Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves. Musical performance by Brett Eldredge.
2021-12-14
Stephen welcomes actor Henry Cavill, actor Jonathan Groff.
2021-12-15
Stephen welcomes actor Denzel Washington, actor Maggie Gyllenhaal. Stephen celebrates the 20th anniversary of "Lord of the Rings" with special guests.
2022-01-03
Stephen welcomes director of the Centers for Disease Control Dr. Rochelle Walensky and actor Utkarsh Ambudkar.
2022-01-04
Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Lawrence, actor Ralph Macchio, and a musical performance by Nell & The Flaming Lips.
2022-01-06
2022-01-07
Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves, and a musical performance by Genesis Owusu.
2022-01-11
Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper and a musical performance by Robert Finley & Dan Auerbach.
2022-01-12
Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves takes “The Colbert Questionert” and actress Caitriona Balfe.
2022-01-13
Stephen welcomes actor Liev Schreiber and a musical performance by Allison Russell.
2022-01-14
Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper, actor Corey Stoll, and a musical performance by Geese.
2022-01-17
Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and a musical performance by Ingrid Andress & Sam Hunt.
2022-01-18
Stephen welcomes actor Brian Cox and TV personality Samantha Bee.
2022-01-19
Stephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski and a musical performance by Nation of Language.
2022-01-20
Stephen welcomes singer Dionne Warwick and actor David Cross.
2022-01-21
Stephen welcomes musician Elvis Costello and a musical performance by Elvis Costello & the Imposters.
2022-01-24
Stephen welcomes actress Kristen Stewart and TV personality Jonathan Van Ness.
2022-01-25
Stephen welcomes TV host Joy Reid and actor Thomas Middleditch.
2022-01-26
Stephen welcomes actor Adrien Brody and a musical performance by Lady Wray.
2022-01-27
Stephen welcomes actors Kate & Oliver Hudson and a musical performance by St. Paul & The Broken Bones.
2022-01-28
Stephen welcomes actress Marlee Matlin and actress Mackenzie Davis.
2022-01-31
Stephen welcomes TV personality Whoopi Goldberg and Rep. Ro Khanna.
2022-02-01
Stephen welcomes CNN chief international correspondent Clarissa Ward, singer and actress Faith Hill, and a musical performance by Aurora.
2022-02-02
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Tim McGraw and TV personality Martha Stewart.
2022-02-03
Stephen welcomes singer Dua Lipa and a musical performance by 2 Chainz.
2022-02-14
Stephen welcomes actor Jeffrey Wright, actress Alex Borstein, and a musical performance by Maxwell.
2022-02-15
Stephen welcomes comic John Oliver and a musical performance by Future Islands.
2022-02-16
Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Craig and biographer Doris Kearns Goodwin.
2022-02-17
Stephen welcomes CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan, and actor Adam Scott.
2022-02-21
Stephen welcomes actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt and a musical performance by Alt-J.
2022-02-22
Stephen welcomes actor John Turturro and journalist John Avlon.
2022-02-23
Stephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann, political adviser Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri, former White House communications director, and comic Russell Howard.
2022-02-24
Stephen welcomes journalist Julia Ioffe, actor Thomas Lennon, and a live performance by Tears for Fears.
2022-02-25
Stephen welcomes actor Sam Waterston, actress Sophia Bush, and “Rescue Dog Rescue” with John Oliver.
2022-02-28
Stephen welcomes actor Bob Odenkirk and a musical performance by Pusha T.
2022-03-01
Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Big Thief.
2022-03-02
Stephen welcomes actor Andy Serkis and former Russia adviser to the White House Fiona Hill. Plus, a 15th anniversary celebration of Americone Dream.
2022-03-03
Stephen welcomes actor Kyle MacLachlan, actor Arian Moayed, and a live performance by Pusha T.
2022-03-07
Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and actress Sutton Foster.
2022-03-08
Stephen welcomes actor John C. Reilly and actress Kristin Chenoweth.
2022-03-09
Stephen welcomes Amb. Michael McFaul, actress Denée Benton, and a musical performance by Father John Misty.
2022-03-10
Stephen welcomes Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch, entrepreneur Martha Stewart, and a live performance by Rex Orange County.
2022-03-11
Stephen welcomes actress Aidy Bryant and a live performance by comedian Alex Edelman.
2022-03-14
Stephen welcomes actress Sandra Bullock and a musical performance by Billy Strings.
2022-03-15
Stephen welcomes actress Anne Hathaway and actress Da’Vine Joy Randolph.
2022-03-16
Stephen welcomes singer Michael Bublé and actress Rose Matafeo, with a live performance by Michael Bublé.
2022-03-28
Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Wallace and actor Wilmer Valderrama.
2022-03-29
Stephen welcomes comic Hannah Gadsby, actress Sandra Bullock, and a musical performance by Buffalo Nichols.
2022-03-30
Stephen welcomes actress Elle Fanning and actor Ben Schwartz.
2022-03-31
Stephen welcomes actress Jane Krakowski, actor James McAvoy, and a musical performance by Arlo Parks.
2022-04-01
Stephen welcomes actor John C. Reilly, actor Mandy Patinkin, and filmmaker Ken Burns.
2022-04-04
Stephen welcomes sports analyst Shaquille O'Neal and actress Mayim Bialik.
2022-04-06
Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a live performance by Thomas Rhett.
2022-04-07
Stephen welcomes comedian Pete Holmes and poet Elizabeth Alexander.
2022-04-11
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Chance the Rapper, and actress Beanie Feldstein.
2022-04-12
Stephen welcomes actress Molly Shannon and Rep. Cori Bush.
2022-04-13
Stephen welcomes actress Claire Foy, actor Paul Bettany, and a musical performance by Bright Eyes.
2022-04-14
Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Laurie and a musical performance by Spoon.
2022-04-15
Stephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin and a musical performance by The Who.
2022-04-18
Stephen welcomes actress Julia Roberts and a musical performance by Wilco.
2022-04-19
Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a performance by comedian Emmy Blotnick.
2022-04-20
Stephen welcomes actor Alexander Skarsgård and musician Jack White, with a live performance by Jack White.
2022-05-02
Stephen welcomes actor Jon Bernthal and TV chef Alton Brown!
2022-05-03
Stephen welcomes humanitarian Jose Andres, director Ron Howard, legal commentator Emily Bazelon, and a music performance by Lucius featuring Sheryl Crow and Celisse.
2022-05-05
Stephen welcomes actor Matt Walsh. Does the Colbert Questionnaire with Daniel Craig. Musical performance by Joy Oladokun
2022-05-06
Stephen welcomes actor Chris O'Donnell and singer-songwriter Elvis Costello!
2022-05-16
Stephen welcomes Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, and director Judd Apatow.
2022-05-17
Guest Ricky Gervais talks about his comedy tour SuperNature followed by a performance from trombone and trumpet player Trombone Shorty.
2022-05-18
Stephen speaks with the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, followed by a performance from the South Korean girl group TWICE.
2022-05-19
Mike Myers discusses his comedy series The Pentaverate in which he has many roles and Minha Kim talks on the renewal of the epic series Pachinko.
2022-05-20
Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal takes ”The Colbert Questionert,” Sebastian Stan talks on Pam and Tommy and indie-rock star Sharon Van Etten performs.
2022-05-23
Jennifer Connelly talks about Top Gun: Maverick and Tony award-winning Patti LuPone performs from the revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Company.
2022-05-24
Stephen welcomes Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and a musical performance performance by Punch Brothers.
2022-05-25
Stephen welcomes comedian Michael Che and Admiral James Stavridis.
2022-06-06
Gay Planet Earth. Breaking News. Jake Tapper discusses recent politics. Joel Kim Booster discusses Fire Island.
2022-06-07
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Robert De Niro discusses the upcoming Tribeca Film Festival. Stephen and Robert De Niro acknowledge the death of Ray
Liotta. Rosie Perez discusses Now & Then.
2022-06-08
"Shoot Us With Shotguns". Dawn of the Planet of the Monkeypox. Representative Adam Schiff discusses recent politics. Chiwetel Ejiofor discusses The Man
Who Fell to Earth. Kurt Vile performs "Mount Airy Hill (Way Gone)" from his album Watch My Moves.
2022-06-09
Special live episode following the January 6 Committee public hearing. The January 6th Show. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Jon Batiste takes the Colbert
Questionert. Simu Liu discusses his new book, We Were Dreamers.
2022-06-13
U-Heil. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Bryan Cranston discusses Jerry & Marge Go Large. Senator Raphael Warnock discusses recent politics and his new
book, A Way Out of No Way.
2022-06-14
Bob Woodward & Carl Bernstein discuss recent politics and the upcoming 50th anniversaries of the Watergate scandal and their book, All the President's Men.
Bonnie Raitt performs "Blame It on Me" from her album Just Like That…
2022-06-15
First Drafts: Father's Day Cards, with Stephen's wife, Evie. Emma Thompson discusses Good Luck to You, Leo Grande. Tom Segura discusses his new book, I'd
Like to Play Alone, Please.
2022-06-16
Late Show Family Meeting with Tom Hanks. Tom Hanks discusses Elvis. Regina Spektor performs "Becoming All Alone" from her album Home, Before and
After.
2022-06-20
Cyborgasm. Senator Cory Booker discusses recent politics. The Lumineers perform "A.M. Radio" from their album Brightside.
2022-06-21
Fast Earl’s Fake Elector Depot. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Rescue Dog Rescue with Emma Thompson (new footage from June 15 episode). Werner Herzog discusses his new book, ‘The Twilight World’. Roger Waters performs a medley of ‘The Happiest Days of Our Lives’ and ‘Another Brick in the Wall (Part 3)’.
2022-06-22
War for the Planet of the Monkeypox. Taika Waititi discusses ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ and his upcoming Star Wars film. David Sedaris discusses his new book, ‘Happy-Go-Lucky’.
2022-06-23
Stranger Hearings. Jeffery Miller and Alphonso Horne sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Beto O’Rourke discusses recent politics. Matilda Lawler discusses ‘Station Eleven’.
2022-06-27
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Wanda Sykes discusses ‘The Upshaws’. Ronan Farrow discusses ‘Endangered’.
2022-06-28
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez discusses recent politics. Jimmie Allen performs "Down Home" from his album ‘Tulip Drive’.
2022-06-29
Representative Adam Kinzinger discusses recent politics. Karl Urban discusses ‘The Boys’. Stephen Sanchez performs "Until I Found You" from his EP ‘Easy On My Eyes’.
2022-06-30
Crotch Wotch. The Late Show ’s Pride Month News Parade. Heidi Klum discusses ‘Making the Cut’ and ‘America’s Got Talent’. Ibram X. Kendi discusses his new books, ‘How to Raise an Antiracist’ and ‘Goodnight Racism’.
2022-07-18
Billy Crystal discusses ‘Mr. Saturday Night’. Paul Hollywood steps into the kitchen with Stephen and discusses his new book, ‘Bake’.
2022-07-19
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Ethan Hawke discusses ‘The Last Movie Stars’. Courtney Barnett performs "Before You Gotta Go" from her album ‘Things Take Time, Take Time’.
2022-07-20
Breaking Wind News. Rachael Price sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Stephen Colbert Presents: That’s Yeet: Dabbing on Fleek, Fam! Ice-T discusses his new book, ‘Split Decision’. Michael Pollan discusses his new book, ‘This Is Your Mind on Plants’.
2022-07-21
Special live episode following the January 6 Committee public hearing. Chris Hayes discusses recent politics. The Late Show Presents: Maybe Dropping Soon, with Jack White (new footage from April 20 episode). Jack White performs "If I Die Tomorrow" from his album ‘Entering Heaven Alive’.
2022-07-25
Everybody’s Got Something to Hide Except Me and My Monkeypox. St. Vincent sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Cyborgasm. Representative Jamie Raskin discusses recent politics. Death Cab for Cutie performs "Here to Forever" from their forthcoming album ‘Asphalt Meadows’.
2022-07-26
5 Little Monkeypox Jumping on the Bed. St. Vincent sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Charlamagne tha God discusses recent politics and ‘Hell of A Week’. Brett Gelman discusses ‘Stranger Things’.
2022-07-27
St. Vincent sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Amanda Seyfried discusses ‘The Dropout’. Stephen Merchant discusses ‘The Outlaws’. Louis Cato performs "Look Within" from his album ‘Starting Now’, with Stay Human providing musical accompaniment.
2022-07-28
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. St. Vincent sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Jonathan Karl discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Betrayal’. B.J. Novak discusses ‘Vengeance’.
2022-08-01
James Taylor and Larry Goldings sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Patton Oswalt discusses ‘I Love My Dad’. Secretary Jennifer Granholm discusses recent politics.
2022-08-02
James Taylor and Larry Goldings sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Wasted Time: The Rise and Fall of Clock App for iPhone. Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett & Tommy Vietor discuss recent politics. Bianca Cristovao gives a stand-up performance.
2022-08-03
James Taylor and Larry Goldings sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Porcine-While. Ron Howard discusses ‘Thirteen Lives’. Morfydd Clark discusses ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’.
2022-08-04
Fact-Check Check! James Taylor and Larry Goldings sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Breaking News. James Taylor discusses his career in music. Colman Domingo discusses ‘Euphoria’ and ‘Rustin’.
2022-08-08
Joe Walsh sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Mindy Kaling discusses ‘Never Have I Ever’. Senator Chris Murphy discusses recent politics.
2022-08-09
Joe Walsh sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Space News: Moon City News. Space News: Cured Space Meat. Space News: England in Space. Ben Stiller discusses ‘Severance’. D’Arcy Carden discusses ‘A League of Their Own’.
2022-08-10
Joe Walsh sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Kieran Culkin discusses ‘Succession’. Run the Jewels performs "A Few Words for the Firing Squad (Radiation)" from their album ‘RTJ4’.
2022-08-11
Joe Walsh sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Severance: The Lost Scenes of Steve C. (special appearances by Tramell Tillman, John Turturro and Adam Scott). Stephen announces the departure of bandleader Jon Batiste. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre discusses recent politics. Tatiana Maslany discusses ‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law’.
Season 8 - The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2022-09-06
Stephen welcomes journalist Alex Wagner and comedian Roy Wood Jr.
2022-09-07
Stephen welcomes journalists Gayle King and Tony Dokoupil and actress Betty Gilpin.
2022-09-08
Stephen welcomes actor Ryan Reynolds, actor Rob McElhenney and a musical performance by James Taylor.
2022-09-13
Stephen invites actor Robert De Niro and actor Ethan Hawke to take "The Colbert Questionert" and welcomes a musical performance by St. Vincent.
2022-09-14
Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell and a musical performance by Phoenix.
2022-09-15
Stephen welcomes actress Queen Latifah and legal correspondent Nina Totenberg.
2022-09-19
Stephen welcomes actress Ana de Armas, director Ken Burns and a musical performance by Sudan Archives.
2022-09-20
Stephen welcomes actor Billy Eichner and USAID Administrator Samantha Power.
2022-09-21
Stephen welcomes actress Olivia Wilde and Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.
2022-09-22
Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and writer Phil Rosenthal.
2022-09-26
Stephen welcomes actress Sigourney Weaver and actor Zeeko Zaki.
2022-09-27
Stephen welcomes actor Samuel L. Jackson and journalist Clarissa Ward.
2022-09-28
Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and actress Sosie Bacon.
2022-09-29
Stephen welcomes actor George Clooney and a musical performance by Alex G.
2022-10-03
Stephen welcomes Madam Speaker Nancy Pelosi, writer Armando Iannucci and a musical performance by Dermot Kennedy.
2022-10-05
Stephen welcomes immunologist Dr. Anthony Fauci and political adviser Cody Keenan.
2022-10-06
Stephen welcomes actress Cate Blanchett, actor Domhnall Gleeson, and “First Drafts With Evie Colbert.”
2022-10-10
Stephen welcomes actor Colin Farrell , director Brendan Gleeson and comedian Paul Mecurio.
2022-10-11
Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and actor Wendell Pierce.
2022-10-12
Stephen welcomes anchor George Stephanopoulos and actress Marcia Gay Harden.
2022-10-13
Stephen welcomes actor Jeremy Strong and singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran and a musical performance by Ed Sheeran.
2022-10-24
Stephen welcomes Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and author Ina Garten.
2022-10-25
Stephen welcomes actor Eddie Redmayne and novelist George R.R. Martin.
2022-10-26
Stephen welcomes actress Aubrey Plaza and journalist Nikole Hannah Jones.
2022-10-27
Stephen welcomes actress Kerry Washington and a musical performance by Joe Walsh.
2022-10-31
Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Hudson and actress Zosia Mamet.
2022-11-02
Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and Secretary Ernest Moniz.
2022-11-07
Stephen welcomes television host Jon Oliver and a musical performance by the cast of The Lion King.
2022-11-08
Stephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson and comedian Mike Birbiglia.
2022-11-10
Stephen welcomes actress Emily Blunt and author George Saunders.
2022-11-14
Stephen welcomes former First Lady Michelle Obama and a musical performance by Stromae.
2022-11-15
Stephen welcomes television host Jon Stewart and a musical performance by LCD Soundsystem.
2022-11-16
Stephen welcomes actor Michael Shannon and comedian Tig Notaro.
2022-11-17
Stephen welcomes actress Michelle Williams and the winners of "Pickled".
2022-11-21
Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Craig and a stand up performance by Josh Johnson.
2022-11-22
Stephen welcomes actor Paul Dano and a musical performance by Holly Humberstone.
2022-11-23
Stephen welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal and actress Elizabeth Debicki.
2022-11-28
Stephen welcomes television journalists Don Lemon and actress Gabrielle Union.
2022-11-29
Stephen welcomes actress Sally Field and Nobel Prize-winning journalist Maria Ressa.
2022-11-30
Stephen welcomes Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and comic Rob Delaney.
2022-12-01
Stephen welcomes actor and director John Krasinski and actress and director Sarah Polley.
2022-12-05
Stephen welcomes actor John David Washington, tennis player Naomi Osaka, and a musical performance by Spoon.
2022-12-06
Stephen welcomes chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force Roger A. Towberman and karaoke with Sturgill Simpson.
2022-12-07
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Mariah Carey and actor Kumail Nanjiani.
2022-12-08
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Alicia Keys, and comic Eddie Izzard.
2022-12-13
Stephen welcomes television host RuPaul and a musical performance by Ed Sheeran.
2022-12-14
Stephen welcomes Jeff Goldblum, Emily Blunt takes “The Colbert Questionert”, and cooking with José Andrés & daughters Carlota, Inés & Lucía.
2022-12-15
Stephen welcomes TV host Andy Cohen, journalist Anderson Cooper, and a musical performance by Louis Cato.
2023-01-18
Talk show host Trevor Noah sheds light on his departure from The Daily Show and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever; actress Stephanie Hsu talks about her 2022 comedy-drama film, Everything Everywhere All at Once.
2023-02-20
2023-02-21
2023-02-22
2023-02-28
2023-03-01
2023-03-02
2023-03-07
2023-03-08
2023-03-27
2023-03-28
2023-03-29
2023-04-04
2023-04-10
2023-04-11
2023-04-12
2023-04-17
2023-04-19
2023-04-20
Season 9 - The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2023-10-02
Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a musical performance by Louis Cato.
2023-10-03
Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by boygenius.
2023-10-04
Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by Japanese Breakfast.
2023-10-05
Stephen welcomes actor Bob Odenkirk and comedian Fortune Feimster.
2023-10-09
Stephen welcomes actor Arnold Schwarzenegger and a performance by Metric.
2023-10-10
Stephen welcomes actress Kerry Washington and US Representative Maxwell Frost.
2023-10-11
Stephen welcomes Senator John Fetterman and actress Melissa Villaseñor.
2023-10-12
Stephen welcomes comic John Mulaney and a musical performance by Darius Rucker.
2023-10-16
Stephen welcomes actress Jada Pinkett Smith and comic Ricky Velez.
2023-10-23
Stephen welcomes actors Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez and a musical performance by Arlo Parks.
2023-10-24
Stephen welcomes comic Jim Gaffigan and a musical performance by Caroline Polachek.
2023-10-25
Stephen welcomes rock band Talking Heads and actor Mae Martin.
2023-10-26
Stephen welcomes actor Keegan-Michael Key, producer Elle Key and filmmaker John Carpenter.
2023-10-30
Stephen welcomes actor Henry Winkler and singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge.
2023-10-31
Stephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson with a musical performance by Alex Newell.
2023-11-01
Stephen welcomes former United States Representative Adam Kinzinger and a musical performance by Willie Nelson.
2023-11-02
Stephen welcomes transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg and singer Willie Nelson.
2023-11-14
Stephen welcomes TV host Rachel Maddow and a musical performance by Gracie Abrams.
2023-11-15
Stephen welcomes actor Paul Giamatti and actor Tom Blyth.
2023-11-16
Stephen welcomes journalist Jonathan Karl and comic Maria Bamford.
2023-11-20
Stephen welcomes television host David Letterman and a musical performance by The National.
2023-11-21
Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper and chef José Andrés.
2023-11-22
Stephen welcomes actor Peter Dinklage and comic Tig Notaro.
2023-12-11
Stephen welcomes former Representative Liz Cheney and a musical performance by Olivia Rodrigo.
2023-12-12
Actress Taraji P. Henson; Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit perform.
2023-12-14
Stephen welcomes director Greta Gerwig and actor Andrew Scott.
2023-12-18
Stephen welcomes actor Kenan Thompson, a musical performance by Olivia Rodrigo, and First Drafts with Evie Colbert.
2023-12-19
Stephen welcomes actor Adam Driver plus an interview with and musical performance by Jon Batiste.
2023-12-20
Stephen welcomes rapper Nicki Minaj and The Indict-mare Before Christmas narrated by Liam Neeson.
2023-12-21
Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper, TV host Andy Cohen, and a musical performance by Louis Cato with the Late Show Band.
2024-01-08
Stephen welcomes comic/TV host Taylor Tomlinson and Barbra Streisand takes the Colbert Questionert.
2024-01-09
Stephen welcomes journalist Gayle King, former professional basketball player Charles Barkley, and actor Ebon Moss-Bachrach.
2024-01-10
Stephen welcomes actress America Ferrera and singer-songwriter Reneé Rapp.
2024-01-11
Stephen welcomes actress Emily Blunt, actor Colman Domingo, and John Scofield sits in with Louis Cato & the Late Show Band.
2024-01-16
Stephen welcomes musician Jeff Tweedy and a musical performance by Daniel Caesar and a special appearance by Taylor Tomlinson.
2024-01-17
Stephen welcomes actor Clive Owen, actress Juno Temple and a musical performance by The Last Dinner Party.
2024-01-18
Stephen welcomes rapper Common and comic Steven Wright.
2024-01-22
Stephen welcomes comic Trevor Noah and American civil rights activist Ruby Bridges.
2024-01-23
Stephen welcomes rapper André 3000 and author Jelani Cobb.
2024-01-24
Stephen welcomes actor Austin Butler and actor Kingsley Ben-Adir.
2024-01-25
Stephen welcomes filmmaker Martin Scorsese with a performance by Future Islands.
2024-01-29
Stephen welcomes actor Bryan Cranston and journalist Michele Norris.
2024-01-30
Stephen welcomes actress Emma Stone and Democratic National Committee chair Jaime Harrison.
2024-01-31
Stephen welcomes actress Demi Moore and actor Paul Walter Hauser.
2024-02-01
Stephen welcomes actor John Cena, writer Kwame Alexander and a musical performance by Asake.
2024-02-05
Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and comic Usama Siddiquee.
2024-02-06
Stephen welcomes journalist Joy-Ann Reid and basketball player A'ja Wilson.
2024-02-08
Stephen welcomes rapper André 3000 and actor Justin Hartley.
2024-02-11
Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski, actor Ryan Gosling, with a special appearance by Jon Stewart.
2024-02-12
Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by Killer Mike.
2024-02-13
Stephen welcomes actor Matt Damon and actress Danielle Pinnock.
2024-02-14
Stephen welcomes actor Mark Wahlberg and actress Lily Gladstone.
2024-02-15
Stephen welcomes singer Billy Joel and a musical performance by Chappell Roan.
2024-02-27
Stephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin and Amanda Gorman & Jan Vogler.
2024-02-28
Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Hayes and actress Carrie Preston.
2024-02-29
Stephen welcomes actress Rebecca Ferguson and filmmaker Denis Villeneuve.
2024-03-04
Stephen welcomes TV personality RuPaul and author Yuval Noah Harari.
2024-03-05
Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Bleachers.
2024-03-06
Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a stand up performance by Ariel Elias.
2024-03-07
Stephen welcomes political analyst John Dickerson and a musical performance by De La Soul.
2024-03-11
Stephen welcomes actress Kristen Stewart and actor Tom Hollander.
2024-03-12
Stephen welcomes actress Diane Lane and actor Patton Oswalt.
2024-03-13
Stephen welcomes actor Paul Rudd and journalist Cecilia Vega.
2024-03-14
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Paul Simon.
2024-03-25
Stephen welcomes justice Stephen Breyer and professional golfer Justin Thomas.
2024-03-26
Stephen welcomes actress Carol Burnett and a musical performance by Waxahatchee & MJ Lenderman.
2024-03-27
Stephen welcomes actor Liam Neeson and journalist Fareed Zakaria.
2024-04-01
Stephen welcomes actress Hannah Waddingham and Matt Damon takes The Colbert Questionert.
2024-04-02
Stephen welcomes journalist Savannah Guthrie and actor Tim Blake Nelson.
2024-04-03
Stephen welcomes actress Gillian Anderson, actress Sonequa Martin-Green, and a musical performance by Remi Wolf.
2024-04-04
Stephen welcomes actor Steve Buscemi and literary critic Henry Louis Gates Jr.
2024-04-08
Stephen welcomes Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and a musical performance by Tyla.
2024-04-09
Stephen welcomes singer Maren Morris and actor Demetri Martin.
2024-04-10
Stephen welcomes journalist Christiane Amanpour and actor Wilmer Valderrama.
2024-04-15
Stephen welcomes author Salman Rushdie, actress Anna Sawai, and Terence Blanchard sits in with Louis Cato & the Late Show Band.
2024-04-16
Stephen welcomes actor Orlando Bloom, actor George Takei, and a musical performance by Maggie Rogers.
2024-04-17
Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and historian Doris Kearns Goodwin.
2024-04-18
Stephen welcomes actress Sandra Oh, actor Reid Scott, and actor Daniel Radcliffe.
2024-04-29
Stephen welcomes actress Jean Smart and actress Gayle Rankin.
2024-04-30
Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Daniels, comic Hannah Einbinder, and Béla Fleck sits in with Louis Cato & the Late Show Band.
2024-05-01
Stephen welcomes TV host Phil Keoghan, a musical performance by Jacob Collier, and Carol Burnett takes “The Colbert Questionert.”
2024-05-02
Stephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo and attorney Laura Coates.
2024-05-06
Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke and actor Cedric the Entertainer.
2024-05-07
Stephen welcomes actress Tiffany Haddish and screenwriter Meredith Scardino.
2024-05-08
Stephen welcomes political analyst Jen Psaki and a musical performance by Elyanna.
2024-05-09
Stephen welcomes Ryan Gosling takes “The Colbert Questionert” and actress Desi Lydic.
2024-05-13
Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell and a musical performance by Paul Simon.
2024-05-14
Stephen welcomes singer Jennifer Hudson and actress Marisa Abela.
2024-05-15
Stephen welcomes TV host George Stephanopoulos and comic Michelle Buteau.
2024-05-16
Stephen welcomes David Letterman takes The Colbert Questionert, actress Claudia Jessie, and a musical performance by Norah Jones.
2024-05-20
Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Paulson, actor Paul Scheer, and performance by the Broadway cast of “Merrily We Roll Along.”
2024-05-21
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Billie Eilish.
2024-05-22
Stephen welcomes actress Anya Taylor-Joy and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff.
2024-05-23
Stephen welcomes actor Chris Hemsworth and business magnate James Dyson.
2024-06-03
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Alicia Keys and actor Stephen Merchant.
2024-06-04
Stephen welcomes actor Viggo Mortensen, actress Olivia Cooke, and a performance by the cast of “Illinoise.”
2024-06-05
Stephen welcomes singer Jon Bon Jovi and comedian Tig Notaro.
2024-06-06
Stephen welcomes actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus and a musical performance by Hozier.
2024-06-10
Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and a musical performance by Billie Eilish.
2024-06-11
Steven welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal and comedian Chloe Fineman.
2024-06-12
Stephen welcomes TV host Seth Meyers and a musical performance by Omar Apollo.
2024-06-13
Stephen welcomes actor Jude Law and a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.
2024-06-17
Stephen welcomes Dr. Anthony Fauci and actor Callum Turner.
2024-06-18
Stephen welcomes podcast hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett & Tommy Vietor, and a musical performance by Lake Street Dive.
2024-06-19
Stephen welcomes actress Cynthia Erivo and Rep. Jamaal Bowman.
2024-06-20
Stephen welcomes actor Jeremy Allen White and director Ava DuVernay.
2024-07-25
2024-08-12
Stephen welcomes journalist Kaitlan Collins and actor Walton Goggins.
2024-08-13
Stephen welcomes actor Bowen Yang and musician Nick Cave.
2024-08-14
Stephen welcomes TV host Alex Wagner and comic Ali Macofsky.
Season 10 - The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2024-09-03
The Late Show Presents: The Sound of Science. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson discusses recent politics and her new book, Lovely One. Kaytranada performs a medley of "Video" and "Drip Sweat" from his album Timeless, featuring Ravyn Lenae and Channel Tres.
2024-09-04
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson discusses his new book, The Accomplice. Jack Lowden discusses Slow Horses.
2024-09-05
Stephen Curry discusses the gold medal won at the Summer Olympics and the Underrated Golf Tour. Senator Mark Kelly discusses recent politics and his new book, Mousetronaut Saves the World.
2024-09-09
Jim Parsons discusses Our Town. Natasha Rothwell discusses The White Lotus and How to Die Alone.
2024-09-10
Special live episode following the second presidential debate. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. John Dickerson discusses the second presidential debate. Tems performs "Burning" from her album Born in the Wild.
2024-09-11
Taylor Swift Decoder Cam. Cyborgasm. Should This Be Happening? I Guess This Is Happening Now. Samuel L. Jackson discusses Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist. Amy Ryan discusses Wolfs.
2024-09-12
Stephen steps into the kitchen with his wife, Evie; they discuss their new book, Does This Taste Funny? Jeff Bridges discusses The Old Man.
2024-09-17
Huntertones sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Jeremy Strong discusses The Apprentice. Dr. Francis Collins discusses his new book, The Road to Wisdom.
2024-09-18
Parent Cam. The Late Show Presents: The Sound of Science. Rachel Maddow discusses recent politics and From Russia with Lev. Shaboozey performs "Highway" from his album Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going.
2024-09-19
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Anderson Cooper discusses recent politics and his podcast, All There Is. Sting performs "I Wrote Your Name (Upon My Heart)".
2024-09-23
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau discusses recent politics and Canada's participation in the United Nations General Assembly. RuPaul takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from March 4 episode).
2024-09-24
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Kate Winslet discusses Lee. Jude Law takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from June 13 episode).
2024-09-25
A special appearance by Andy Cohen. Bill Gates discusses his work for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and What's Next? The Future with Bill Gates. Jane Goodall discusses Vote For Nature.
2024-09-26
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Sarah Silverman discusses her stand-up tour, Postmortem. Chris Stapleton discusses his album, Higher. Chris Stapleton performs "What Am I Gonna Do".
2024-09-30
Members of Lettuce sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Stephen acknowledges the impact of Hurricane Helene. Don Cheadle discusses Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist. Malcolm Gladwell discusses his new book, Revenge of the Tipping Point.
2024-10-01
Special live episode following the vice presidential debate. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Mientras Tanto. Chris Hayes discusses the vice presidential debate and recent politics. Brittany Howard performs "What Now" from her album of the same name.
2024-10-02
The Late Show Presents: The Sound of Science. Andrew Garfield discusses We Live in Time. Ina Garten discusses her new book, Be Ready When the Luck Happens.
2024-10-03
A special appearance by Justin Hartley. Chris Wallace discusses recent politics and his new book, Countdown 1960. Yotam Ottolenghi steps into the kitchen with Stephen and discusses his new book, Comfort.
2024-10-08
Stephen acknowledges the impact of Hurricane Milton. Vice President Kamala Harris discusses recent politics and her presidential campaign.
2024-10-14
Grace Bowers sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Kathy Bates discusses Matlock. Pamela Anderson discusses her new book, I Love You: Recipes from the Heart.
2024-10-15
What's Going On Over There? Jason Segel discusses Shrinking. Representative Jasmine Crockett discusses recent politics.
2024-10-16
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Stanley Tucci discusses his new book, What I Ate in One Year (And Related Thoughts). Harvey Guillén discusses What We Do in the Shadows.
2024-10-17
Stephen Colbert Presents: That's Yeet: Dabbing on Fleek, Fam! Bob Woodward discusses recent politics and his new book, War. Wyatt Flores performs "Oh Susannah" from his album Welcome to the Plains.
2024-10-21
Consumer Watch. Brian Cox discusses The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim. Yulia Navalnaya discusses her late husband Alexei Navalny's book, Patriot.
2024-10-22
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Senator John Fetterman discusses recent politics. Alfonso Cuarón discusses Disclaimer.
2024-10-23
Stephen+ (special appearance by Samuel L. Jackson). Anna Kendrick discusses Woman of the Hour. Matty Matheson discusses The Bear and his new book, Soups, Salads, Sandwiches.
2024-10-24
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Julia Louis-Dreyfus takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from June 6 episode). Jonathan Alter discusses recent politics and his new book, American Reckoning. Jhayco performs a medley of "Vida Rockstar" and "Passoa" from his album Le Clique: Vida Rockstar (X).
2024-10-28
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Robin Wright discusses Here. Nicole Scherzinger discusses Sunset Boulevard.
2024-10-29
The Late Show Too Much Exposition Theater, with Tom Hanks. Tom Hanks discusses Here. Rachel Zegler, Jack Antonoff and the cast of Romeo and Juliet perform "Man of the House".
2024-10-30
Late Show Presents: Screamwhile. Kieran Culkin discusses A Real Pain. Ta-Nehisi Coates discusses recent politics and his new book, The Message.
2024-10-31
The Late Show Presents: The Sound of Science. The Sound of Science Presents: Stop It. Stop It Right Now. Seth Meyers discusses his new stand-up special, Dad Man Walking. Mohanad Elshieky gives a stand-up performance.
2024-11-04
A response from Iowa (special appearance by Michael Shannon). Governor Tim Walz discusses recent politics and the 2024 presidential election. John Oliver discusses recent politics.
2024-11-06
Stephen acknowledges the results of the 2024 presidential election. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. John Dickerson discusses recent politics. Lenny Kravitz performs "Paralyzed" from his album Blue Electric Light.
2024-11-07
The Late Show (special appearances by Robert Zemeckis and Tom Hanks). Paul Bettany discusses Here. Mike Birbiglia discusses his new stand-up special, The Good Life.
2024-11-11
Ooh Ooh! Ah! Ah! Update! Rescue Dog Rescue (special appearance by Chris Evans). Javier Bardem discusses Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from September 4 episode).
2024-11-12
Stephen reveals John Krasinski as People 's "Sexiest Man Alive" 2024 (special appearance by Chris Evans). Francis Ford Coppola discusses Megalopolis.
2024-11-13
2024-11-14
What's Going On Over There? Billy Bob Thornton discusses Landman. Sharon Horgan discusses Bad Sisters.
2024-11-18
Ooh Ooh! Ah! Ah! Update! Ooh Ooh! Emu Update! Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Josh Brolin discusses his new book, From Under the Truck. Kacey Musgraves discusses her album, Deeper Well.
2024-11-19
The Late Show Presents: The Sound of Science. President Bill Clinton discusses recent politics and his new book, Citizen. Kacey Musgraves performs "Arm's Length" from the expanded edition of her album Deeper Well.
2024-11-20
Ooh Ooh! Ah! Ah! Update! Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Paul Mescal discusses Gladiator II. Elvis Costello & T Bone Burnett discuss Costello's new boxset, King of America & Other Realms, and their work together as "The Coward Brothers". The Coward Brothers perform "Always".
2024-11-21
Tank and the Bangas' Tarriona Ball sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. First Drafts: Thanksgiving Cards, with Stephen's wife, Evie. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries discusses recent politics. Jeffrey Wright discusses The Agency.
2024-12-02
Stephen Colbert Rest in Peace (special appearance by Amy Sedaris). Daniel Craig discusses Queer. Auliʻi Cravalho discusses Moana 2.
2024-12-03
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Selena Gomez discusses Emilia Pérez. Seth Meyers takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from October 31 episode).
2024-12-04
The Late Show Presents: The Sound of Science. Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen discuss their upcoming coverage of CNN's New Year's Eve Live show. Doechii performs a medley of "Denial Is a River" and "Boiled Peanuts" from her album Alligator Bites Never Heal.
2024-12-05
Ooh Ooh! Ah! Ah! Update! Monkey Mysteries. Ben Folds sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Kate McKinnon discusses her new book, The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science. Peter Sarsgaard discusses September 5.
2024-12-09
FBI: Late Show. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Billy Crystal discusses Before. Arooj Aftab performs "Raat Ki Rani" from her album Night Reign.
2024-12-10
What's Going On Over There? Mindy Kaling discusses The Sex Lives of College Girls. Saul Trujillo gives a stand-up performance.
2024-12-11
Rescue Dog Rescue with Dua Lipa. Dua Lipa discusses An Evening with Dua Lipa. Jon Batiste discusses his new album, Beethoven Blues, and Saturday Night.
2024-12-12
Unseen Mysteries of the Hidden Secrets. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Timothée Chalamet discusses 'A Complete Unknown'. Sabrina Carpenter discusses 'A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter'.
2024-12-16
Unseen Mysteries of the Hidden Secrets. First Drafts: Holiday Cards, with Stephen's wife, Evie. Nicole Kidman discusses Babygirl. Bill Skarsgård discusses Nosferatu.
2024-12-18
Unseen Mysteries of the Hidden Secrets. Adrien Brody discusses The Brutalist. Ben Schwartz discusses Sonic the Hedgehog 3.
2024-12-19
The Late Show Presents: "It's a Worm-derful Life". Edward Norton discusses 'A Complete Unknown'. Louis Cato and The Late Show Band perform "This Time of Year".
2025-01-06
The Late Show Presents: The Sound of Science. Representative Adam Kinzinger discusses recent politics and 'The Last Republican'. Jon Batiste performs a special arrangement from his album 'Beethoven Blues'.
2025-01-07
Stephen acknowledges the death of Jimmy Carter. Ooh Ooh! Ah! Ah! Update! Monkey Merchportunity. Prove It! Tilda Swinton discusses 'The Room Next Door'. Isabella Rossellini discusses 'Conclave'.
2025-01-08
Stephen acknowledges the wildfires currently happening in Los Angeles. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Alan Cumming discusses 'The Traitors'. Diane Morgan discusses 'Cunk on Life'.
2025-01-09
Stephen acknowledges the wildfires currently happening in Los Angeles. Severance: The Lost Scenes of Steve C. (special appearances by Tramell Tillman, John Turturro and Adam Scott; segment rebroadcast from August 11, 2022 episode). Ben Stiller discusses Severance. June Squibb discusses 'Thelma'.
2025-01-13
Jeremy Bash discusses the upcoming TikTok ban in the United States. David Schwimmer discusses 'Goosebumps'. Kwame Alexander discusses his new book, 'How Sweet the Sound'.
2025-01-14
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Josh Gad discusses his new book, 'In Gad We Trust'. Betty Gilpin discusses 'American Primeval'.
2025-01-15
Cyborgasm. Adam Scott discusses 'Severance'. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen discusses recent politics.
2025-01-16
Stephen acknowledges the death of David Lynch. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Kate Winslet takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from September 24, 2024 episode). Jharrel Jerome discusses 'Unstoppable'.
2025-01-20
Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor discuss recent politics. Jalen Ngonda performs "If You Don't Want My Love" from his album 'Come Around and Love Me'.
2025-01-21
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Michelle Yeoh discusses 'Star Trek: Section 31'. Britt Lower discusses 'Severance'.
2025-01-22
Stephen Colbert Hates All Children! (special appearance by Janet Yellen). John Dickerson discusses recent politics. Willow Avalon performs "Homewrecker" from her album 'Southern Belle Raisin' Hell'.
2025-01-23
Late Show Email In-Bag, with Stephen's wife, Evie. Drew Brees discusses this season's NFL playoffs. Morris Chestnut discusses 'Watson'.
2025-01-26
Special episode following the AFC Championship game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills. 'Air Lithgow' (special appearance by John Lithgow). Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Deion Sanders discusses 'Coach Prime'. Kane Brown performs "Fiddle in the Band" from his album 'The High Road'.
2025-01-27
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Chris Hayes discusses recent politics and his new book, 'The Sirens' Call'. Nicole Scherzinger performs "As If We Never Said Goodbye" from 'Sunset Boulevard'.
2025-01-28
Ooh Ooh! Ah! Ah! Update! Romansplaining with Stephen Colbert. Drew Barrymore discusses 'Hollywood Squares'. Brandon Scott Jones discusses 'Ghosts'.
2025-01-29
Will Ferrell discusses You're Cordially Invited and the upcoming 20th anniversary of 'Bewitched'. FLO performs "AAA" from their album 'Access All Areas'.
2025-01-30
Stephen acknowledges the mid-air collision over the Potomac River. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Nicole Kidman takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from December 16, 2024 episode). Jacob Soboroff discusses the Southern California wildfires and 'Separated'.
2025-02-03
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Lin-Manuel Miranda discusses 'All In: Comedy About Love'. Audra McDonald discusses 'Gypsy'.
2025-02-04
Samantha Power discusses the Department of Government Efficiency's intention of shutting down the United States Agency for International Development. Miles Teller discusses The Gorge. W. Kamau Bell discusses his new comedy tour, Who's With Me?
2025-02-05
First Drafts: Valentine's Day Cards, with Stephen's wife, Evie. Damon Wayans Jr. discusses 'Poppa's House'. Daniel Boulud steps into the kitchen with Stephen.
2025-02-06
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Elton John takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from December 17, 2024 episode). Melanie Lynskey discusses 'Yellowjackets'. Leon Thomas performs "MUTT" from his album of the same name.
2025-02-17
Late Show Family Meeting with John Oliver. John Oliver discusses 'Last Week Tonight'. The War and Treaty perform "Mr. Fun" from their album 'Plus One'.
2025-02-18
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Animal in the Human Place: All Seals Edition! George Clooney discusses 'Good Night, and Good Luck'. Alan Ritchson discusses 'Reacher'.
2025-02-19
New Black History Month (special appearance by Tim Meadows). Prove It! Robert De Niro discusses the 40th anniversary of 'Brazil' and 'Zero Day'. Tamara Tunie discusses 'Beyond the Gates'.
2025-02-20
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Al Roker discusses his new book, 'Recipes to Live By'. Monica Lewinsky discusses her new podcast, 'Reclaiming'.
2025-02-24
Stephen acknowledges the death of Roberta Flack. A special edition of Rescue Dog Rescue (special appearance by Sam Waterston). Woody Harrelson discusses 'Last Breath'. Wendell Pierce discusses 'Elsbeth'.
2025-02-25
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Drew Barrymore takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from January 28, 2025 episode). Bong Joon-ho discusses 'Mickey 17' and its companion book, 'The Art And Making of Mickey 17'.
2025-02-26
First Drafts: Black History Month Cards, with Late Show writer John Thibodeaux. Guy Fieri discusses 'Tournament of Champions' and his work at the Guy Fieri Foundation. Pamela Brown discusses recent politics and her new role on 'The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer'.
2025-02-27
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. RZA discusses his farewell tour, "Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber". Paul Mecurio gives a stand-up performance. Father John Misty performs "The Dead Mouse One" from his new album 'Mahashmashana'.
2025-03-03
A cameo appearance by Laura Benanti as Melania Trump. Brian Tyree Henry discusses 'Dope Thief'. Tony Hawk discusses the remastered versions of Tony Hawk's 'Pro Skater 3' and '4'.
2025-03-04
Special live episode following the Presidential Address to Congress. MAGA Maniacs. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Pete Buttigieg discusses recent politics.
2025-03-05
The Late Show Presents: The Sound of Science. Jake Tapper discusses recent politics and 'United States of Scandal'. Paris Paloma performs "Labour" from her album 'Cacophony', with the Resistance Revival Chorus providing musical accompaniment.
2025-03-06
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Sterling K. Brown discusses 'Paradise'. Reid Hoffman discusses recent politics and his new book, 'Superagency'.
2025-03-10
Peter Frampton sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Huxon Financial. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Cate Blanchett discusses 'Black Bag'. Tramell Tillman discusses 'Severance'.
2025-03-11
What's Going On Over There? Nathan Lane acknowledges the death of Gene Hackman and discusses 'Mid-Century Modern'. Ezra Klein discusses recent politics and his new book, 'Abundance'.
2025-03-12
Michael Fassbender discusses 'Black Bag'. Uzo Aduba discusses 'The Residence'. The Voidz perform "Blue Demon" from their upcoming EP, 'Megz of Ram'.
2025-03-24
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Jake Gyllenhaal discusses ‘Othello’. Roxane Gay discusses her new book, ‘The Portable Feminist Reader’.
2025-03-25
Consumer Watch. Consumer Watch Presents: TurboTax for Kids. Jenna Ortega discusses ‘Klara and the Sun’ and ‘Death of a Unicorn’. Erin Maguire gives a stand-up performance. Megan Moroney performs "Break It Right Back" from her album ‘Am I Okay? (I'll Be Fine)’.
2025-03-26
Breaking News: Pete Hegseth's Cocka-Yemeni Group Chat Whoopsa-Houthi Bloopers. Rescue Dog Rescue with Seth Rogen. Seth Rogen discusses The Studio. Chris Hemsworth takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from May 23, 2024 episode). Stephen Colbert acknowledges the cancellation of ‘After Midnight’.
2025-03-27
Breaking News: New Phone Who Dis on the Houthi Chat Boom Boom Ruh-Roh Room. Senator Chuck Schumer discusses recent politics and his new book, Antisemitism in America. Michelle Buteau discusses ‘Survival of the Thickest’.
2025-03-31
A Tariff Carol. Late Show Presents: Stephen Colbert's Mature Content for Kids! (special appearance by Guy Fieri). Maurice DuBois discusses his new role on the ‘CBS Evening News’ and recent politics. Jonathan Groff discusses ‘Just in Time’.
2025-04-01
Nels Cline sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Michelle Williams discusses ‘Dying for Sex’. Max Thieriot discusses ‘Fire Country’.
2025-04-02
The Late Show Presents: The Sound of Science. Pierce Brosnan discusses ‘MobLand’ and the upcoming 30th anniversary of ‘GoldenEye’. Hannah Einbender discusses ‘Hacks’.
2025-04-03
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Noah Wyle discusses ‘The Pitt’. Jenny Slate discusses ‘Dying for Sex’.
2025-04-07
FamDuel (special appearance by Keegan-Michael Key). Senator Cory Booker discusses recent politics. Jalen Brunson discusses his NCAA championship wins and the current New York Knicks season.
2025-04-08
Military Parade for a Dictator’s Birthday! Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Woody Harrelson takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from February 24 episode). Michael Lewis discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Who Is Government?’.
2025-04-09
We're Rich‼ Sheryl Lee Ralph discusses ‘Abbott Elementary’. Paul W. Downs discusses ‘Hacks’. Scowl performs "Tonight (I’m Afraid)" from their album ‘Are We All Angels’.
2025-04-14
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Sarah Snook discusses ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’. Melinda French Gates discusses her new book, ‘The Next Day: Transitions, Change, and Moving Forward’.
2025-04-15
The Tariff Fairy. "Billionaires Are Actually Good" (special appearance by Alan Cumming). David Oyelowo discusses ‘Government Cheese’. Finn Wolfhard discusses ‘Hell of a Summer’. OK Go performs "Love" from their album ‘And the Adjacent Possible’.
2025-04-16
First Drafts: Easter Cards, with Stephen's wife, Evie. Senator Elizabeth Warren discusses recent politics. St. Vincent performs "Violent Times" from her album ‘All Born Screaming’.
2025-04-17
Planet Earth Jr. We Found Aliens! Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Senator Raphael Warnock discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘We’re in This Together: Leo’s Lunch Box’. Joe Manganiello discusses ‘Nonnas’.
2025-04-28
Stephen acknowledges the death of Pope Francis. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Wanda Sykes discusses recent politics and her stand-up tour, ‘Please & Thank You’. Cole Escola discusses ‘Oh, Mary!’.
2025-04-29
Late Show Presents: That's Gyat. Spill the Tea, Babygirl, No Cap on My Drip, Stan! Will Ferrell takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from January 29 episode). Amber Ruffin discusses ‘Have I Got News for You’. Jonathan Groff and the Broadway company of ‘Just in Time’ perform "Beyond the Sea".
2025-04-30
Prove It! Jen Psaki discusses recent politics, ‘The Briefing with Jen Psaki’, and her new book, ‘Say More’. d4vd performs "Feel It" from his album ‘Withered’.
2025-05-01
100 Men Cam. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Walton Goggins discusses ‘The Righteous Gemstones’. John McWhorter discusses his new book, ‘Pronoun Trouble’.
2025-05-05
DraftPopes. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Jim Gaffigan discusses his new album, ‘The Skinny’, and Fathertime Bourbon. Suleika Jaouad discusses her new book, ‘The Book of Alchemy’.
2025-05-06
Michigan: Impossible – Great Lakening. A special appearance by Father Guido Sarducci. Rachel Maddow discusses recent politics and her new book, ‘Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism’. Gillian Welch and David Rawlings perform "Empty Trainload of Sky" from their album ‘Woodland’.
2025-05-07
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Christine Baranski discusses ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’. Stellan Skarsgård discusses ‘Andor’.
2025-05-08
First Drafts: Mother's Day Cards, with Stephen's wife, Evie. Bill Gates discusses recent politics and his new book, 'Source Code'. Paula Poundstone gives a stand-up performance.
2025-05-12
Scream Cam. Rescue Dog Rescue with Ryan Reynolds. Ryan Reynolds discusses 'Welcome to Wrexham'. Representative Jasmine Crockett discusses recent politics.
2025-05-13
Father James Martin discusses the election of Pope Leo XIV and his new book, 'Come Forth: The Promise of Jesus's Greatest Miracle'. Alexander Skarsgård discusses 'Murderbot'. Professor Brian Cox discusses his tour, 'Horizons: A 21st Century Space Odyssey'.
2025-05-14
More Show! Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Meatwhile, presented by Arby's (special appearances by Anthony Anderson and Cedric the Entertainer). Echidna Pun! Nick Kroll discusses 'Big Mouth'. Emily Osment discusses 'Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage'.
2025-05-15
Senator Bernie Sanders discusses recent politics. Pavement performs "Harness Your Hopes" from their new film 'Pavements'.
2025-05-19
Pope My Ride. Stephen acknowledges Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis. Late Show Presents: The Sound of Science. Angela Bassett discusses 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning'. Bradley Whitford discusses 'The Handmaid's Tale'.
2025-05-20
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. James Comey discusses recent politics and his new book, 'FDR Drive'. Meghann Fahy discusses 'Sirens'.
2025-05-21
Buddy Guy sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Summertime Fum Time! Natalie Portman discusses 'Fountain of Youth'. Dawn Staley discusses her new book, 'Uncommon Favor'. Wednesday performs "Elderberry Wine".
2025-05-22
Taken 4: Monkey Seize, Monkey Doomed. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Paul Giamatti discusses 'Black Mirror'. Audra McDonald and the Broadway company of 'Gypsy' perform "Some People".
2025-06-02
Are Men OK? Jean Smart discusses 'Hacks' and 'Call Me Izzy'. Governor Josh Stein discusses recent politics and the effects of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina.
2025-06-03
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern discusses Prime Minister and her new book, 'A Different Kind of Power'. King Princess performs "RIP KP".
2025-06-04
Rescue Dog Rescue with Mark Hamill. Mark Hamill discusses 'The Life of Chuck'. Cristin Milioti discusses 'The Penguin'.
2025-06-05
Couples Therapy. Cynthia Erivo discusses her upcoming hosting gig for the 78th Tony Awards. Tony Gilroy discusses 'Andor'. Cynthia Erivo performs "Best for Me" from her new album 'I Forgive You'.
2025-06-09
First Drafts: Father's Day Cards, with Stephen's wife, Evie. William Shatner and Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses their live tour, 'Rocking: The Universe is Absurd'. The Doobie Brothers perform "Learn to Let Go" from their album 'Walk This Road'.
2025-06-10
The ICE Protests. Prove It! (special appearance by Rick Pitino). Nicolle Wallace discusses recent politics and her podcast, 'The Best People'. Cyndi Lauper discusses the Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour.
2025-06-11
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Colman Domingo discusses 'The Four Seasons' and his play, 'Lights Out: Nat "King" Cole'. The cast of 'Slow Horses' (Gary Oldman, Jack Lowden, Kristin Scott Thomas and Jonathan Pryce) discusses the series.
2025-06-12
Late Show Presents: The Sound of Science. John C. Reilly discusses his new album, 'What's Not to Love?'. Eva Victor discusses 'Sorry, Baby'.
2025-06-16
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Mariska Hargitay discusses 'My Mom Jayne'. Senator Tammy Duckworth discusses recent politics.
2025-06-17
Pizza-Gate. What's Going On Over There? Nate Bargatze discusses his new book, 'Big Dumb Eyes: Stories from a Simpler Mind'. Kerry Condon discusses 'F1'.
2025-06-18
Allison Williams discusses 'M3GAN 2.0'. Damson Idris discusses 'F1'. Model/Actriz performs "Cinderella" from their album 'Pirouette'.
2025-06-19
Courage Cam. Paul Simon discusses his career as a singer-songwriter. Representative Maxwell Frost discusses recent politics. Paul Simon performs "The Sacred Harp" from his 2023 album, 'Seven Psalms', with Edie Brickell providing musical accompaniment.
2025-06-23
Idris Elba discusses 'Heads of State'. Brad Lander & Zohran Mamdani discuss running in the 2025 New York City mayoral election.
2025-06-24
Community Calendar: West Newbury, Massachusetts with John Cena. John Cena discusses 'Heads of State' and announces his retirement from WWE. Lorde discusses her new album, 'Virgin'.
2025-06-25
Clarissa Ward discusses recent politics. Michael C. Hall discusses 'Dexter: Resurrection'. Sienna Spiro performs "Maybe" from her EP 'Sink Now, Swim Later'.
2025-07-14
Behind the 'Stache. #ColbertSmallBizBump. Stephen A. Smith discusses his potential presidential campaign in 2028 and his two new shows on SiriusXM. Liza Colón-Zayas discusses 'The Bear'.
2025-07-15
Joaquin Phoenix discusses 'Eddington' and his previous appearance on 'Late Show with David Letterman'. Meg Stalter discusses 'Too Much'.
2025-07-16
Missing 2:53. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Owen Wilson takes "The Colbert Questionert". Dr. Francis Collins discusses recent politics and his new book, 'The Road to Wisdom'.
2025-07-17
Stephen acknowledges CBS' cancellation of The Late Show. Things I've Been Thinking About Since 1985 Cam. Senator Adam Schiff discusses recent politics. Anthony Carrigan discusses 'Superman'. Noah Cyrus performs "Way of the World" from her album 'I Want My Loved Ones to Go with Me'.
2025-07-21
Eloquence Cam. "Weird Al" Yankovic and Lin-Manuel Miranda perform a rendition of Coldplay's "Viva la Vida" in a segment that features an audience of celebrities and some of Stephen's fellow late-night hosts (special appearances by Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, Christopher McDonald, Robert Smigel as Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, Adam Sandler, John Oliver and Jon Stewart). Sandra Oh discusses 'Twelfth Night at Shakespeare in the Park'. Dave Franco discusses 'Together'.
2025-07-22
Beef-mergency. Grace Potter sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Stephen thanks the celebrity guest cameos from the previous episode. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Bad Bunny discusses 'Happy Gilmore 2'. Leanne Morgan discusses 'Leanne'.
2025-07-23
Corn Sweat. Whitlock's Hot Air Balloon with Steve Buscemi. Steve Buscemi discusses 'Wednesday'. Molly Gordon discusses 'Oh, Hi!'.
2025-07-24
1-555-EYE-POKERS. Stephen acknowledges the death of Chuck Mangione. Prove It! Governor Josh Shapiro discusses recent politics and the 2025 Pennsylvania Governor's Residence arson. Alex G performs "Afterlife" from his album 'Headlights'.
2025-07-28
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Matt Rogers & Bowen Yang discuss 'Las Culturistas'. Ocean Vuong discusses his new book, 'The Emperor of Gladness'.
2025-07-29
Late Show Email In-Bag, with Stephen's wife, Evie. Jamie Lee Curtis discusses 'Freakier Friday'. Rachael & Vilray perform "Off Broadway" from their new album, 'West of Broadway', with the Late Show Band providing musical accompaniment.
2025-07-30
Liam Neeson discusses 'The Naked Gun'. Senator Elissa Slotkin discusses recent politics.
2025-07-31
Vice President Kamala Harris discusses recent politics and her new book, '107 Days'. Reneé Rapp performs "Shy" from her new album, 'Bite Me'.
2025-08-04
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Presidential Fun Fact. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Julia Garner discusses 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' and 'Weapons'. Former U.S. Labor Secretary Robert Reich discusses recent politics and his new book, 'Coming Up Short: A Memoir of My America'.
2025-08-05
Late Show Presents: The Sound of Science. Fred Armisen discusses 'Wednesday' and his new album, '100 Sound Effects'. Governor JB Pritzker discusses recent politics.
2025-08-06
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Josh Brolin discusses 'Weapons'. The Black Keys perform "Man on a Mission" from their album 'No Rain, No Flowers'.
2025-08-07
Late Show Presents: Kids Pitch – Superhero Edition. 'Bulbo and the Strange Villain: One Little Light Can Change the World' (special appearances by Tituss Burgess, John Oliver, Amanda Seyfried, Walton Goggins, Matthew Rhys, Lizzy Caplan, Steve Buscemi, Tramell Tillman and Judy Greer). Senator Alex Padilla discusses recent politics. Louis Cato, John Scofield, and Marcus Miller perform "Black Man Blues."
Season 11 - The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2025-09-02
Stephen unveils his Funko Pop! figure. John Oliver discusses 'Last Week Tonight'. Joe Dombrowski gives a stand-up performance.
2025-09-03
Shrimp-mergency. Jamie Lee Curtis takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from July 29, 2025 episode). Carmelo Anthony discusses NBA 2K26 and his induction to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
2025-09-04
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Drew Barrymore discusses The Drew Barrymore Show. Katherine Maher discusses recent politics.
2025-09-08
It Was All a Dream: Ten Years of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (special appearances by Julianne Moore and John Oliver). Stephen acknowledges Late Show director Jim Hoskinson's first Emmy win for Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series. A Fond Look Back on the Things Stephen Chooses to Remember. Will Ferrell discusses Zoolander 2 and "rare animals" (footage from February 7, 2016 episode). Cillian Murphy discusses Steve. Lady Gaga performs "Vanish into You" from her album Mayhem.
2025-09-09
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor discusses recent politics and her new book, Just Shine!: How To Be A Better You. Eugene Levy discusses The Reluctant Traveler.
2025-09-10
Stephen acknowledges the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Russian Drones Are on the March. Rescue Dog Rescue with Jennifer Aniston. Jennifer Aniston discusses The Morning Show. Cooper Hoffman discusses The Long Walk.
2025-09-11
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Usher discusses his career as a singer and the Ralph's Club New York fragrance. Jim Hoskinson discusses his career as a director and his retirement from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Mac DeMarco performs "Shining" from his album Guitar.
2025-09-16
The Clown. Stephen acknowledges The Late Show with Stephen Colbert winning the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Series. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Brandi Carlile discusses her new album, Returning to Myself. Samin Nosrat steps into the kitchen with Stephen and discusses her new book, Good Things: Recipes and Rituals with People You Love.
2025-09-17
Fast & Furious 11: London Drift… Off to Sleep. Mooooon Newwwws. Ooh Ooh! Ah! Ah! Update! Ooh Ooh! Ah! Ah! Update! Presents: Under the Chimpfluence. Ron Howard discusses the 30th anniversary re-release of Apollo 13. Gary Oldman takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from March 13, 2025 episode).
2025-09-18
Stephen Colbert, former host of The Colbert Report, returns to television to do a special segment of "The Wørd" with "Shhhhhh!". Jake Tapper discusses recent politics and his new book, Race Against Terror. David Remnick discusses recent politics and his new film, The New Yorker at 100.
2025-09-22
Trump Hospital. Scarlett Johansson discusses Eleanor the Great. Senator Mark Kelly discusses recent politics.
2025-09-23
Prescott Pharmaceuticals Bite Stick. Governor Gavin Newsom discusses recent politics. Priscilla Presley discusses her new book, Softly, As I Leave You.
2025-09-24
"Escalator Sabotage". Escalator Investigator. Late Show Presents: The Sound of Science. Senator Chris Murphy discusses recent politics. Lainey Wilson discusses the deluxe edition of her album Whirlwind. Lainey Wilson performs "Somewhere Over Laredo".
2025-09-25
Escalator Investigator. Escalator Investigator Presents: Triple Sabotage at the U.N. Escalator Investigator Presents: Teleprompter Investigompter. Escalator Investigator Presents: Ineffective Acoustics Detective Sleuth-Fix. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Jeremy Strong discusses The White House Effect and Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere. Carrie Preston discusses Elsbeth.
2025-09-29
Senior Alert Warning System. Waregon. Conan O'Brien discusses his career, If I Had Legs I'd Kick You and Conan O'Brien Must Go. The cast of Ragtime (Joshua Henry and Nichelle Lewis) performs "Wheels of a Dream".
2025-09-30
Jimmy Kimmel discusses his suspension and Jimmy Kimmel Live! Kimmel's sidekick, Guillermo Rodriguez, makes a special appearance. Sam Smith discusses their residency, "To Be Free: New York City".
2025-10-01
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Julia Roberts discusses After the Hunt. Sam Smith performs "To Be Free".
2025-10-02
Trump Rx. Lady Gaga discusses Mayhem and her concert tour, "The Mayhem Ball" (interview pre-taped at The Bitter End in the Greenwich Village).
2025-10-13
Stephen acknowledges the death of Diane Keaton. Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter discuss Waiting for Godot, Adulthood and Good Fortune. JID performs "Glory" from his new album, God Does Like Ugly.
2025-10-14
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Bette Midler discusses the New York Restoration Project's annual "Hulaween" charity event. Tim Meadows discusses DMV.
2025-10-15
Anderson Cooper discusses recent politics and All There Is, Live. Mason Thames discusses Black Phone 2.
2025-10-16
Nathaniel Rateliff sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. David Ellison Appreciation Cam. Community Calendar: Minooka, Illinois with Nick Offerman. Nick Offerman discusses his new book, Little Woodchucks. Chef José Andrés steps into the kitchen with Stephen and Nick Offerman and discusses his new restaurant, Bazaar Meat.
2025-10-20
The Santoshank Redemption. A cameo appearance by Laura Benanti as Melania Trump. Jeremy Renner discusses Mayor of Kingstown and his new book, My Next Breath. Karine Jean-Pierre discusses her new book, Independent.
2025-10-21
Michael J. Fox discusses the 40th anniversary of Back to the Future and his new book, Future Boy (interview pre-taped without an audience). Jeff Tweedy discusses his new album, Twilight Override. Jeff Tweedy performs "Enough".
2025-10-22
So You Think You American, with Late Show writer Felipe Torres Medina. Emma Stone discusses Bugonia. Alex Wagner discusses recent politics and her new podcast, Runaway Country.
2025-10-23
"Ballroom Grift". Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Ben Stiller discusses Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost. Tig Notaro discusses Come See Me in the Good Light.
2025-10-27
Emma Thompson discusses Down Cemetery Road. Judd Apatow discusses his new book, Comedy Nerd. Thundercat featuring Remi Wolf performs "Children of the Baked Potato".
2025-10-28
Squirlert! Stephen Colbert's Chubby Rodent Chonk-stery. Late Show Presents: The Sound of Science. Colin Farrell discusses Ballad of a Small Player. Cameron Crowe discusses The Uncool.
2025-10-29
Halloween 14: Ice Scream. Squirlert: Monkey 'Mergency. Ooh Ooh! Ah! Ah! Update! Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Sarah Paulson discusses All's Fair. Senator Ruben Gallego discusses recent politics.
2025-10-30
Sir Anthony Hopkins discusses his new book, We Did OK, Kid (interview pre-taped at a house in Los Angeles).
2025-11-03
Tom Hanks discusses This World of Tomorrow. Mavis Staples performs "Human Mind" from her new album, Sad and Beautiful World.
2025-11-04
First Lady Michelle Obama discusses her new book, The Look. Robert Plant discusses his new album, Saving Grace.
2025-11-05
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Tiffany Haddish discusses Tiffany Haddish Goes Off. Gary Cole discusses the NCIS and NCIS: Origins crossover event.
2025-11-06
Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein's Monster Energy Drink (special appearance by Guillermo del Toro). CSI: Criminal Sandwich Investigation. Sydney Sweeney discusses Christy. Patti Smith discusses her new book, Bread of Angels. Patti Smith performs "Peaceable Kingdom".
2025-11-10
Late Show Presents: The Sound of Science. Demi Moore discusses 'Landman'. Ken Burns discusses 'The American Revolution'.
2025-11-11
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Claire Danes discusses 'The Beast in Me'. Representative Jim Clyburn discusses his new book, 'The First Eight'.
2025-11-12
Pete Townshend sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. A.I. Love Country. Cyborgasm. Jonathan Karl discusses his new book, 'Retribution'. Pete Townshend discusses 'Quadrophenia, A Rock Ballet'.
2025-11-17
Now That's What I Declare Is Music. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Guess Which State This Happened In? Never Mind It's Florida. Julia Roberts takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from October 1, 2025 episode). John Fogerty discusses his new album, Legacy: The Creedence Clearwater Revival Years. John Fogerty performs a medley of "Up Around the Bend", "Have You Ever Seen the Rain", "Fortunate Son", and "Proud Mary".
2025-11-18
Stephen Colbert Sits on Your Babies (special appearance by Charli XCX and Anderson Cooper)! Ted Danson discusses ‘A Man on the Inside’. Alison Roman steps into the kitchen with Stephen and discusses her new book, ‘Something from Nothing’.
2025-11-19
Benedict Cumberbatch, Patton Oswalt, Jesse Welles
2025-12-01
Lady Gaga, Mikie Sherrill, Kristin Chenoweth, Stephen Schwartz, Daniel Craig
2025-12-02
Rachel Maddow, Drive-By Truckers, Jason Isbell
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