The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

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.

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George Clooney, Jeb Bush, Jon Batiste & Stay Human

1. George Clooney, Jeb Bush, Jon Batiste & Stay Human

Air Date: 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".

Scarlett Johansson, Elon Musk, Kendrick Lamar

2. Scarlett Johansson, Elon Musk, Kendrick Lamar

Air Date: 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’.

Vice President Joe Biden, Travis Kalanick, Toby Keith

3. Vice President Joe Biden, Travis Kalanick, Toby Keith

Air Date: 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’.

Amy Schumer, Stephen King, Troubled Waters (Paul Simon)

4. Amy Schumer, Stephen King, Troubled Waters (Paul Simon)

Air Date: 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.

Emily Blunt, Justice Stephen Breyer, The Dead Weather

5. Emily Blunt, Justice Stephen Breyer, The Dead Weather

Air Date: 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’.

Tim Cook, Jake Gyllenhaal, Run The Jewels with TV On The Radio

6. Tim Cook, Jake Gyllenhaal, Run The Jewels with TV On The Radio

Air Date: 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’.

Kevin Spacey, Carol Burnett, Abbi Jacobson,  Ilana Glazer, Willie Nelson

7. Kevin Spacey, Carol Burnett, Abbi Jacobson, Ilana Glazer, Willie Nelson

Air Date: 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".

Trevor Noah, U.N. Ban Ki-Moon, Chris Stapleton

8. Trevor Noah, U.N. Ban Ki-Moon, Chris Stapleton

Air Date: 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’

Lupita Nyong'o, Senator Bernie Sanders, Christopher Wheeldon, Robert Fairchild and Leanne Cope

9. Lupita Nyong'o, Senator Bernie Sanders, Christopher Wheeldon, Robert Fairchild and Leanne Cope

Air Date: 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.

Stephen Curry, Senator Ted Cruz, Don Henley

10. Stephen Curry, Senator Ted Cruz, Don Henley

Air Date: 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’.

Donald Trump, Dr. Ernest Moniz, Raury

11. Donald Trump, Dr. Ernest Moniz, Raury

Air Date: 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’.

Hugh Jackman, Hugh Evans, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Pearl Jam

12. Hugh Jackman, Hugh Evans, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Pearl Jam

Air Date: 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.

Andrew Sullivan, Maria Shriver, Jim Gaffigan, Archbishop Thomas Wenski, YMCA Jerusalem Youth Chorus, the Choir of St. Jean Baptiste

13. Andrew Sullivan, Maria Shriver, Jim Gaffigan, Archbishop Thomas Wenski, YMCA Jerusalem Youth Chorus, the Choir of St. Jean Baptiste

Air Date: 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".

Malala Yousafzai, Kerry Washington, The Arcs

14. Malala Yousafzai, Kerry Washington, The Arcs

Air Date: 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,’.

First Lady Michelle Obama, John Legend

15. First Lady Michelle Obama, John Legend

Air Date: 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.

Ellen Page, Jesse Eisenberg, Dominic Wilcox

16. Ellen Page, Jesse Eisenberg, Dominic Wilcox

Air Date: 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.

John Oliver, Evan Spiegel, Bill Withers, Ed Sheeran

17. John Oliver, Evan Spiegel, Bill Withers, Ed Sheeran

Air Date: 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".

John Kerry, Claire Danes, PewDiePie

18. John Kerry, Claire Danes, PewDiePie

Air Date: 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’.

Morgan Freeman, Ruth Wilson, Sean Murray

19. Morgan Freeman, Ruth Wilson, Sean Murray

Air Date: 2015-10-02

Stephen Colbert's Cyborgasm. Morgan Freeman discusses ‘Madam Secretary’. Ruth Wilson discusses ‘The Affair’. Sean Murray demonstrates ‘No Man's Sky’.

Senator John McCain, Yo-Yo Ma, Misty Copeland

20. Senator John McCain, Yo-Yo Ma, Misty Copeland

Air Date: 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.

Bill Clinton, Billy Eichner, Florence & the Machine

21. Bill Clinton, Billy Eichner, Florence & the Machine

Air Date: 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’.

Gina Rodriguez, Ben Bernanke, Tame Impala

22. Gina Rodriguez, Ben Bernanke, Tame Impala

Air Date: 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’.

Cate Blanchett, Brian Chesky, Dartmouth Football Dummy

23. Cate Blanchett, Brian Chesky, Dartmouth Football Dummy

Air Date: 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.

James Corden, Shane Smith, Halsey

24. James Corden, Shane Smith, Halsey

Air Date: 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’.

Carey Mulligan, Elvis Costello, Darlene Love

25. Carey Mulligan, Elvis Costello, Darlene Love

Air Date: 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.

Sarah Silverman, Elijah Wood, Symphony of the Goddesses

26. Sarah Silverman, Elijah Wood, Symphony of the Goddesses

Air Date: 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’.

Jack Black, Nick Woodman, Michelle Dorrance

27. Jack Black, Nick Woodman, Michelle Dorrance

Air Date: 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.

Oprah Winfrey, Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor, Judith Hill

28. Oprah Winfrey, Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor, Judith Hill

Air Date: 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’.

Jimmy Kimmel, Guillermo del Toro, Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston, Mia Wasikowska, Beach House

29. Jimmy Kimmel, Guillermo del Toro, Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston, Mia Wasikowska, Beach House

Air Date: 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’.

Sienna Miller, Melissa Benoist, Chance the Rapper

30. Sienna Miller, Melissa Benoist, Chance the Rapper

Air Date: 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’.

Hillary Clinton, Anthony Bourdain, Carrie Brownstein

31. Hillary Clinton, Anthony Bourdain, Carrie Brownstein

Air Date: 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’.

Julianna Margulies, Jonathan Franzen, Alabama Shakes

32. Julianna Margulies, Jonathan Franzen, Alabama Shakes

Air Date: 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.

Seth MacFarlane, Neil DeGrasse Tyson

33. Seth MacFarlane, Neil DeGrasse Tyson

Air Date: 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)".

Charlie Rose, Stacy Schiff, Ghost

34. Charlie Rose, Stacy Schiff, Ghost

Air Date: 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.

Allison Janney, Colin Quinn, Margaret Cho

35. Allison Janney, Colin Quinn, Margaret Cho

Air Date: 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’.

Antonio Banderas, Reed Hastings, John Irving

36. Antonio Banderas, Reed Hastings, John Irving

Air Date: 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.

Daniel Craig, Elizabeth Gilbert, Dr. Eugenia Cheng

37. Daniel Craig, Elizabeth Gilbert, Dr. Eugenia Cheng

Air Date: 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.

Bryan Cranston, Shamir

38. Bryan Cranston, Shamir

Air Date: 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’.

Whoopi Goldberg, John Kasich, Glen Hansard

39. Whoopi Goldberg, John Kasich, Glen Hansard

Air Date: 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’.

Ethan Hawke, Claire McCaskill, Amy Klobuchar, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

40. Ethan Hawke, Claire McCaskill, Amy Klobuchar, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

Air Date: 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.

Aziz Ansari, Shonda Rhimes, Bruce Campbell, Lucy Lawless

41. Aziz Ansari, Shonda Rhimes, Bruce Campbell, Lucy Lawless

Air Date: 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’.

Viola Davis, Brian Greene, George Ezra

42. Viola Davis, Brian Greene, George Ezra

Air Date: 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’.

Jennifer Connelly, Judd Apatow, The Internet

43. Jennifer Connelly, Judd Apatow, The Internet

Air Date: 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’.

Mark Ruffalo, John Cleese, Michael Flatley

44. Mark Ruffalo, John Cleese, Michael Flatley

Air Date: 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.

Bill Maher, Florent Groberg, Shepard Fairey, Acro-Cats

45. Bill Maher, Florent Groberg, Shepard Fairey, Acro-Cats

Air Date: 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.

Julianne Moore, Burt Reynolds, Public Image Ltd

46. Julianne Moore, Burt Reynolds, Public Image Ltd

Air Date: 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…’.

Sharon Stone, Justin Theroux, James Taylor

47. Sharon Stone, Justin Theroux, James Taylor

Air Date: 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".

Jane Fonda, Andrew Lloyd Webber

48. Jane Fonda, Andrew Lloyd Webber

Air Date: 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.

Michael Caine, Larry Wilmore, Boots

49. Michael Caine, Larry Wilmore, Boots

Air Date: 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’.

Sylvester Stallone, Ted Koppel, My Morning Jacket

50. Sylvester Stallone, Ted Koppel, My Morning Jacket

Air Date: 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’.

Spike Lee, Andy Cohen, Carly Simon

51. Spike Lee, Andy Cohen, Carly Simon

Air Date: 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

Gloria Estefan, Eric Greitens, Jake Wood, Daniel Boulud

52. Gloria Estefan, Eric Greitens, Jake Wood, Daniel Boulud

Air Date: 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.

Steve Carell, Jennifer Hudson

53. Steve Carell, Jennifer Hudson

Air Date: 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".

Marion Cotillard, George Saunders, Joanna Newsom

54. Marion Cotillard, George Saunders, Joanna Newsom

Air Date: 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.

Michelle Dockery, Hugh Bonneville, Allen Leech, Adam McKay, Kurt Vile

55. Michelle Dockery, Hugh Bonneville, Allen Leech, Adam McKay, Kurt Vile

Air Date: 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…’.

Bruce Willis, Michael Lewis, Lizzo

56. Bruce Willis, Michael Lewis, Lizzo

Air Date: 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’.

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ike Barinholtz, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings

57. Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ike Barinholtz, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings

Air Date: 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’.

Jennifer Lawrence, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Sleater-Kinney

58. Jennifer Lawrence, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Sleater-Kinney

Air Date: 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’.

Quentin Tarantino, Jonathan Groff, Squeeze

59. Quentin Tarantino, Jonathan Groff, Squeeze

Air Date: 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.

Robert De Niro, Daniel Gilbert, Henry Rollins

60. Robert De Niro, Daniel Gilbert, Henry Rollins

Air Date: 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.

Michael Moore, Samantha Power, Michael C. Hall, Lazarus

61. Michael Moore, Samantha Power, Michael C. Hall, Lazarus

Air Date: 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.

Mandy Patinkin, Kayvon Beykpour, Leon Bridges

62. Mandy Patinkin, Kayvon Beykpour, Leon Bridges

Air Date: 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".

63. Samuel L. Jackson, Olivia Hallisey

Air Date: 2016-01-04

Stephen welcomes actor Samuel L. Jackson, and Google Science Fair Winner Olivia Hallisey.

64. John Krasinski, Killer Mike, George Church, Foals

Air Date: 2016-01-05

Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski, Hip Hop artist Killer Mike, geneticist George Church, and a musical performance by Foals.

65. Jerry Seinfeld, Senator Rand Paul, Andra Day

Air Date: 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.

66. Damian Lewis, America Ferrera, FloydLittle's Double Dutch team

Air Date: 2016-01-07

Stephen welcomes actor Damian Lewis, actress America Ferrera, plus a performance by FloydLittle's Double Dutch team.

67. Matthew Broderick, Sarah Parcak, Kacey Musgraves

Air Date: 2016-01-08

Stephen welcomes actor Matthew Broderick, space archaeologist Sarah Parcak, plus a musical performance by Kacey Musgraves.

68. Jane Lynch, Sec. Julian Castro, EL VY

Air Date: 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.

69. Saoirse Ronan, Jeremy Stoppelman, Laura Ricciardi & Moira Demos, James Bay

Air Date: 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.

70. Paul Giamatti, Guerrilla Girls, J.B. Mauney

Air Date: 2016-01-13

Stephen welcomes actor Paul Giamatti, artists Guerrilla Girls, and professional bull rider J.B. Mauney.

71. Olivia Munn, T.J. Miller, Father John Misty

Air Date: 2016-01-14

Stephen welcomes actress Olivia Munn, T.J Miller, and a musical performance by Father John Misty.

72. Scott Kelly, Abby Wambach, Maria Bamford

Air Date: 2016-01-15

Stephen welcomes astronaut Scott Kelly, U.S. Women's Soccer star Abby Wambach, and comedian Maria Bamford.

73. Patricia Heaton, Quincy Jones, Deray McKesson, Grace

Air Date: 2016-01-18

Stephen welcomes Patricia Heaton, Quincy Jones, Civil Rights Activist DeRay McKesson, and a musical performance by Grace.

74. Charlie Day, Colin Hanks, Margo Price

Air Date: 2016-01-19

Stephen welcomes Charlie Day, Colin Hanks from the CBS comedy series "Life in Pieces," and a musical performance by Margo Price.

75. James Spader, Brandon Marshall, Sarah Koenig, Rev Run

Air Date: 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.

76. Christian Slater, Josh Radnor, Iggy Pop

Air Date: 2016-01-21

Stephen welcomes actors Christian Slater and Josh Radnor and musician Iggy Pop.

77. Steven Tyler, Gaby Hoffmann, Låpsley

Air Date: 2016-01-22

78. Donald Rumsfeld, Russell Westbrook, Jackson Browne

Air Date: 2016-01-25

Stephen welcomes Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, Oklahoma City Thunder Point Guard Russell Westbrook, and a musical performance by Jackson Browne.

79. Laurence Fishburne, Michael Novacek, Lake Street Dive

Air Date: 2016-01-26

Stephen welcomes Laurence Fishburne, Michael Novacek, and a musical performance by Lake Street Dive.

80. Chris Pine, Danielle Brooks, Jonah Reider, Baauer

Air Date: 2016-01-27

Stephen welcomes Chris Pine, actress Danielle Brooks, Columbia University student Jonah Reider, and a musical performance by Baauer.

81. Josh Brolin, John Dickerson, Erin Brockovich, Aubrie Sellers

Air Date: 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.

82. John Travolta, Courtney B. Vance, Amy Cuddy, John Moreland

Air Date: 2016-02-01

Stephen welcomes John Travolta and Courtney B. Vance, author Amy Cuddy, and a musical performance John Moreland.

83. David Schwimmer, Joel Osteen, M. Ward

Air Date: 2016-02-02

Stephen welcomes David Schwimmer, Pastor Joel Osteen, and a musical performance by M. Ward.

84. Dr. Phil McGraw, Mark & Jay Duplass, Michael Eric Dyson, Anderson Paak and the Free Nationals

Air Date: 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.

85. Michael Strahan, Samantha Bee, Wilco

Air Date: 2016-02-04

Stephen welcomes Michael Strahan, Samantha Bee, and a musical performance by Wilco.

86. Bobby Cannavale, Donny Deutsch, Charles Kelley

Air Date: 2016-02-05

Stephen welcomes Bobby Cannavale; Advertising executive Donny Deutsch, and a musical performance by Charles Kelley.

87. Tina Fey and Margot Robbie, Will Ferrell, Megyn Kelly, Key & Peele

Air Date: 2016-02-07

Stephen welcomes Tina Fey and Margot Robbie, Will Ferrell, Megyn Kelly, and Key & Peele.

88. Bill O'Reilly, Eddie George, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

Air Date: 2016-02-08

Stephen welcomes Bill O'Reilly, former NFL star Eddie George, and a musical performance by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis.

89. Olivia Wilde, Christiane Amanpour, Jon Batiste & Stay Human

Air Date: 2016-02-09

Stephen welcomes Olivia Wilde, Christiane Amanpour, and a musical performance by Jon Batiste & Stay Human.

90. Ben Stiller, Bernie Sanders, Tao: Seventeen Samurai

Air Date: 2016-02-10

Stephen welcomes Ben Stiller, Senator Bernie Sanders, and a performance by Tao: Seventeen Samurai.

91. Kelsey Grammer, Fred Armisen, Sarah McDaniel, Ty Segall and the Muggers

Air Date: 2016-02-11

Stephen welcomes Kelsey Grammer, Fred Armisen, “Playboy” cover girl Sarah McDaniel, and a musical performance by Ty Segall and the Muggers.

92. Craig Ferguson, Senator Cory Booker, Scott Waites

Air Date: 2016-02-15

Stephen welcomes Craig Ferguson, Senator Cory Booker, and World Darts Champion Scott Waites.

93. Eva Longoria, Abbi Jacobson & Ilana Glazer, Lucinda Williams

Air Date: 2016-02-16

Stephen welcomes Eva Longoria, Abbi Jacobson & ilana Glazer, and a musical performance by Lucinda Williams.

94. Kate Hudson, Governor John Kasich, Courtney Barnett

Air Date: 2016-02-17

Stephen welcomes Kate Hudson, Governor John Kasich, and a musical performance by Courtney Barnett.

95. Tea Leoni, Amanda Peet, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog

Air Date: 2016-02-18

Stephen welcomes actress Tea Leoni from the CBS drama series "Madam Secretary", Amanda Peet, and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog.

96. Chelsea Handler, Zosia Mamet, The Lumineers

Air Date: 2016-02-19

Stephen welcomes Chelsea Handler, Zosia Mamet, and a musical performance by The Lumineers.

97. Casey Affleck, Richard Dreyfuss, Mavis Staples

Air Date: 2016-02-22

Stephen welcomes Casey Affleck, Richard Dreyfuss, and an interview with and musical performance by Mavis Staples.

98. Debra Messing, Zachary Quinto, Violent Femmes

Air Date: 2016-02-23

Stephen welcomes Debra Messing, Zachary Quinto, and a musical performance by Violent Femmes.

99. Adrien Brody, Danai Gurira, Brian Greene

Air Date: 2016-02-24

Stephen welcomes Adrien Brody, actress Danai Gurira from "The Walking Dead," and Physicist Brian Greene.

100. Tim Daly, Graham Nash, Jason Isbell

Air Date: 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 .

101. Spike Jonze, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Jack Garratt

Air Date: 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.

102. Chrissy Teigen, Mike Birbiglia, Adam Savage

Air Date: 2016-03-01

Stephen welcomes Chrissy Teigen, comedian Mike Birbiglia, and Adam Savage of “MythBusters."

103. Octavia Spencer, John Stamos, Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, Lucius

Air Date: 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.

104. Christopher Meloni, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Edward Byers, Ray LaMontagne

Air Date: 2016-03-03

Stephen welcomes Christopher Meloni, actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead;, Medal of Honor Recipient Edward Byers, and a musical performance by Ray LaMontagne.

105. Will Arnett, Charles Barkley, Max Greenfield

Air Date: 2016-03-07

Stephen welcomes Will Arnett, Charles Barkley, and actor Max Greenfield.

106. Helen Mirren, J.J. Abrams, DMA’S

Air Date: 2016-03-08

Stephen welcomes Helen Mirren, J.J. Abrams, and a musical performance by DMA'S.

107. Sally Field, Jerrod Carmichael, Esperanza Spalding

Air Date: 2016-03-09

Stephen welcomes Sally Field, Jerrod Carmichael, and a musical performance by Esperanza Spalding.

108. Anna Kendrick, Loretta Lynch, Brian Fallon

Air Date: 2016-03-10

Stephen welcomes Anna Kendrick, U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch, and a musical performance by Brian Fallon.

109. Jeff Daniels, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Audra McDonald

Air Date: 2016-03-11

Stephen welcomes Jeff Daniels, actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead, and Audra McDonald.

110. John Oliver, Jordan Spieth, New Order

Air Date: 2016-03-14

Stephen welcomes John Oliver, World #1 Golfer Jordan Spieth, and a musical performance by New Order.

111. Steve Martin & Edie Brickell, Shirley MacLaine, Gustavo Dudamel

Air Date: 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.

112. Theo James, Jussie Smollett, Laurie Anderson

Air Date: 2016-03-16

Stephen welcomes Theo James, Jussie Smollett, and a musical performance by Laurie Anderson.

113. William H. Macy, Melissa Rauch, Isaac Mizrahi

Air Date: 2016-03-17

Stephen welcomes William H. Macy, Melissa Rauch, and Isaac Mizrahi.

114. Tom Hiddleston, Laura Benant, Frightened Rabbit

Air Date: 2016-03-28

Stephen welcomes Tom Hiddleston, Laura Benanti from the CBS drama series "Supergirl" and a musical performance by Frightened Rabbit.

115. Adam Driver, Rachel Bloom, Savages

Air Date: 2016-03-29

Stephen welcomes Adam Driver, Rachel Bloom, and a musical performance by Savages.

Eric Stonestreet, Jason Jones, Elizabeth Warren

116. Eric Stonestreet, Jason Jones, Elizabeth Warren

Air Date: 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.

117. Sarah Paulson, Tatiana Maslany, Wynton Marsalis, Lil Buck, Jared Grimes

Air Date: 2016-03-31

Stephen welcomes Sarah Paulson, Tatiana Maslany, and interview with and musical performance by Wynton Marsalis, Lil Buck, and Jared Grimes.

118. Steve Buscemi, Benjamin Walker, Broadway Cast of 'American Psycho'

Air Date: 2016-04-01

Stephen welcomes Steve Buscemi, actor Benjamin Walker, and a performance by the cast of Broadway's "American Psycho."

119. Matthew Perry, Nick Offerman, Explosions In The Sky, Parliament-Funkadelic

Air Date: 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.

120. Melissa McCarthy, Ben Falcone, Arianna Huffington, BABYMETAL

Air Date: 2016-04-05

Stephen welcomes Melissa McCarthy & Ben Falcone, Arianna Huffington, and a musical performance by BABYMETAL.

121. Anna Kendrick, Sam Rockwell, David Duchovny, Autolux

Air Date: 2016-04-06

Stephen welcomes Anna Kendrick & Sam Rockwell, David Duchovny, and a musical performance by Autolux.

122. Mindy Kaling, Tituss Burgess, Ken Burns

Air Date: 2016-04-07

Stephen welcomes Mindy Kaling, Tituss Burgess, and filmmaker Ken Burns.

123. Hillary Clinton, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Katharine McPhee, Sturgill Simpson, Wayne Shorter

Air Date: 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.

124. Rep. Paul Ryan, Kevin Spacey, Thomas Middleditch, The Flaming Lips, Arturo Sandoval

Air Date: 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.

125. Dennis Quaid, Matt Walsh, Charles Bradley, Tootie & Jimmy Heath

Air Date: 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.

126. Tom Hanks, Leslie Odom Jr., The Strumbellas, Roy Haynes

Air Date: 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.

127. Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Sam Morril

Air Date: 2016-04-22

Stephen welcomes Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and comedian Sam Morril.

128. Michelle Williams, Eddie Huang, Bob Mould

Air Date: 2016-04-25

Stephen welcomes Michelle Williams, Viceland's Eddie Huang, and a musical performance by Bob Mould.

129. J.K. Simmons, Jane Krakowski, Chris Wallace

Air Date: 2016-04-26

Stephen welcomes J.K. Simmons, Jane Krakowski, and Chris Wallace.

130. Susan Sarandon, David Tennant, Catfish and The Bottlemen

Air Date: 2016-04-27

Stephen welcomes Susan Sarandon, actor David Tennant, and a musical performance by Catfish and The Bottlemen.

131. Julianna Margulies, Christine Baranski, Matt Czuchry, Hank Azaria, Phil Knight

Air Date: 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.

132. Anderson Cooper, Mark Feuerstein, Gwen Stefani

Air Date: 2016-04-29

Stephen welcomes Anderson Cooper, Mark Feuerstein and a musical performance by Gwen Stefani.

133. Bill O'Reilly, Morris Chestnut, Deerhunter

Air Date: 2016-05-02

Stephen welcomes Bill O'Reilly, Morris Chestnut, and a musical performance by Deerhunter.

134. Dakota Johnson, Sebastian Stan, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real

Air Date: 2016-05-03

Stephen welcomes Dakota Johnson, Sebastian Stan, and a musical performance by Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real.

135. Anthony Mackie, Rob Reiner, Maxwell

Air Date: 2016-05-04

Stephen welcomes Anthony Mackie, Rob Reiner, and a musical performance by Maxwell.

136. Judge Judy, Zac Posen, W. Kamau Bell

Air Date: 2016-05-05

Stephen welcomes Judge Judy, Zac Posen and W. Kamau Bell.

137. Lily Tomlin, Kumail Nanjiani, Ryan Hamilton

Air Date: 2016-05-06

Stephen welcomes Lily Tomlin, actor Kumail Nanjiani, and a performance by stand-up comedian Ryan Hamilton.

138. Kaley Cuoco, Dan Savage, The National

Air Date: 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.

139. Chloe Grace Moretz, Katie Couric, Charlamagne Tha God

Air Date: 2016-05-10

140. Kate Beckinsale, B.J. Novak, Desiigner

Air Date: 2016-05-11

141. Ryan Gosling, Russell Crowe, Jessie Mueller, Animal Collective

Air Date: 2016-05-12

142. Matt Bomer, Zach Woods, Nick Griffin

Air Date: 2016-05-13

143. Jason Sudeikis; Michael Weatherly from the CBS drama series "NCIS"; Megyn Kelly

Air Date: 2016-05-16

144. Anthony Anderson; Eugene Levy & Catherine O'Hara; musical performance by Coldplay

Air Date: 2016-05-16

145. Josh Gad; Gillian Jacobs; musical performance by Band of Horses

Air Date: 2016-05-18

146. Rose Byrne; Bobby Flay; interview with and performance by Weird Al Yankovic

Air Date: 2016-05-19

147. Seth Rogen; Krysten Ritter; musical performance by Wolf Parade

Air Date: 2016-05-20

148. Emilia Clarke; Shiri Appleby; musical performance by Cynthia Erivo

Air Date: 2016-05-23

149. Sean Hayes; Brooklyn Decker; Lewis Black

Air Date: 2016-05-24

150. James McAvoy; Nick Swardson; Physicist Brian Greene

Air Date: 2016-05-25

151. Lizzy Caplan; Neil Young; Mike Epps

Air Date: 2016-05-26

152. Rashida Jones; musical performance by The Struts

Air Date: 2016-05-27

153. James Corden, host of CBS's "The Late Late Show"; Scott Speedman; musical performance by Death Cab for Cutie

Air Date: 2016-06-06

154. Jude Law; Norman Reedus; musical performance by Hundred Waters with Skrillex featuring Chance the Rapper

Air Date: 2016-06-07

155. Laura Linney; John Leguizamo; musical performance by Gary Clark Jr.; Paula Robison sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

Air Date: 2016-06-08

156. Patrick Wilson; Gayle King; Gary Johnson & William Weld

Air Date: 2016-06-09

157. David Duchovny; Aaron Tveit from the CBS drama series "BrainDead"; Juggler Alexander Koblikov

Air Date: 2016-06-10

158. Bill O'Reilly; Anna Chlumsky; Aesop Rock

Air Date: 2016-06-13

159. Daniel Radcliffe; George Lopez; musical performance by HINDS

Air Date: 2016-06-14

160. Liam Hemsworth; Ana Gasteyer; stand-up comedy performance by Paul Mecurio

Air Date: 2016-06-15

161. Demi Lovato & Nick Jonas; Amy Ryan; musical performance by Nick Jonas

Air Date: 2016-06-16

162. Aaron Paul; Michael Ian Black; Silversun Pickups

Air Date: 2016-06-17

163. Alexander Skarsgård, Natasha Leggero, Ziggy Marley

Air Date: 2016-06-20

164. Aubrey Plaza; Hugh Dancy; Andrew Zimmern

Air Date: 2016-06-21

165. Uzo Aduba; Neil DeGrasse Tyson; Adia Victoria

Air Date: 2016-06-22

166. Bernie Sanders, Paul Dano, Rascal Flatts

Air Date: 2016-06-23

167. Kevin Hart, Taylor Schilling, RuPaul Charles

Air Date: 2016-06-24

168. Kevin Love; Jenny Slate; Dierks Bentley

Air Date: 2016-06-27

169. Tom Brokaw; Sarah & Erin Foster; Bibi Bourelly

Air Date: 2016-06-28

170. Samuel L. Jackson; Julie Klausner; ScHoolboy Q

Air Date: 2016-06-29

171. Ellie Kemper; Patrick Fugit; We Are Scientists

Air Date: 2016-06-30

172. Zachary Quinto; Natasha Lyonne; 2 Chainz

Air Date: 2016-07-01

173. Bryan Cranston, Busy Philipps, Blink-182

Air Date: 2016-07-04

174. Nicholas Hoult; John Turturro; Bret Baier; Young Greatness

Air Date: 2016-07-05

175. Benjamin Bratt; Rob Corddry; The Shelters

Air Date: 2016-07-13

176. Bill Maher; Michael K. Williams; Parquet Courts

Air Date: 2016-07-14

177. Charlie Rose, Gayle King & Norah O'Donnell, DeRay Mckesson, Bonnie McFarlane

Air Date: 2016-07-15

178. RNC, Zoe Saldana, Jennifer Saunders, Ron Suskind

Air Date: 2016-07-18

179. RNC, Keegan-Michael Key, Kathryn Hahn, Jenny Lewis & NAF

Air Date: 2016-07-19

180. RNC, Tony Goldwyn, Mark Cuban, Lewis Black, Cory Kahaney, Wyclef Jean

Air Date: 2016-07-20

181. RNC, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Billy Eichner, Cory Kahaney

Air Date: 2016-07-21

182. Jennifer Saunders

Air Date: 2016-07-22

183. DNC, Allison Janney, Anthony Weiner, Ryan Adams

Air Date: 2016-07-25

184. DNC, Jeff Daniels, Bassem Youssef, Aurora

Air Date: 2016-07-26

185. DNC, John Oliver, Jai Courtney, Charlamagne Tha God, DMC

Air Date: 2016-07-27

186. DNC, Abbi Jacobson, Ilana Glazer, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Eric Andre

Air Date: 2016-07-28

187. DNC Highlights

Air Date: 2016-07-29

188. Viola Davis; Simon Helberg; Declan McKenna

Air Date: 2016-08-01

189. Will Smith; Logan Lerman; Tony Bennett

Air Date: 2016-08-02

190. John Cena; Scott Eastwood; Aaron Neville

Air Date: 2016-08-03

191. Jamie Dornan, Javier Muñoz, Malcolm Gladwell, The O'Jays

Air Date: 2016-08-04

192. Diane Kruger; Mark Normand; Ibtihaj Muhammad

Air Date: 2016-08-05

193. Amy Schumer; Omari Hardwick; Michaela Watkins

Air Date: 2016-08-22

194. Rami Malek, Tika Sumpter, Parker Sawyers, Diana Gordon

Air Date: 2016-08-23

195. Anderson Cooper, Edgar Ramirez, Kip Moore

Air Date: 2016-08-24

196. Senator Tim Kaine, Tony Hale, Car Seat Headrest

Air Date: 2016-08-25

197. Rachel Weisz; Kevin Smith; Spike Feresten

Air Date: 2016-08-26

198. Riz Ahmed; Pedro Pascal; Angel Olsen

Air Date: 2016-08-29

199. John Krasinski; Adam Brody; St. Paul and The Broken Bones

Air Date: 2016-08-30

200. Christian Slater, Congressman John Lewis, Chris Geere

Air Date: 2016-08-31

201. Larry Wilmore; Chris Noth; Sampha

Air Date: 2016-09-01

202. Actress Anna Gunn; journalist John Dickerson; inventor Simone Giertz.

Air Date: 2016-09-02

Actress Anna Gunn; journalist John Dickerson; inventor Simone Giertz.

1. Harry Connick Jr., Ava DuVernay, Grouplove

Air Date: 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’.

2. Whoopi Goldberg, Regina Hall, Captain Sully Sullenberger

Air Date: 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".

3. Jessica Alba, Bradley Whitford, George Takei

Air Date: 2016-09-08

Jessica Alba discusses 'The Honest Company’. Bradley Whitford discusses 'Other People’. George Takei discusses the Star Trek franchise.

4. Tituss Burgess, Jeff Ross, Adam Richman

Air Date: 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’.

5. Dr. Phil, Alan Cumming, Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam

Air Date: 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’.

6. Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Millie Bobby Brown, The Head and The Heart

Air Date: 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’.

7. Trevor Noah, Allen Iverson, Chris Gethard

Air Date: 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’.

8. Tracee Ellis Ross, Andrew Rannells, Mac Miller & Anderson .Paak

Air Date: 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.

9. John Slattery, Oliver Stone, Jon Fisch

Air Date: 2016-09-16

The Big Furry Hat. John Slattery discusses 'The Front Page’. Oliver Stone discusses 'Snowden’. Jon Fisch gives a stand-up performance.

10. Chris Pratt, Scott Bakula, Frederik the Great

Air Date: 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.

11. First Lady Michelle Obama, America Ferrera

Air Date: 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’.

12. Ethan Hawke, Tim Meadows, Wilco, Nile Rodgers

Air Date: 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’.

13. Anthony Anderson, Mark Consuelos, The Kills

Air Date: 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’.

14. Bruce Springsteen

Air Date: 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.

15. Rob Lowe, Kal Penn, Emma Willmann

Air Date: 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.

16. Sean Penn, Sutton Foster, Regina Spektor

Air Date: 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’.

17. Lupita Nyong'o, Donnie Wahlberg, John Prine

Air Date: 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.

18. Morgan Freeman, Judith Light, Jimmy Eat World

Air Date: 2016-09-29

Morgan Freeman discusses 'Madam Secretary’. Judith Light discusses 'Transparent’. Jimmy Eat World performs "Sure and Certain" from their album 'Integrity Blues’.

19. Samantha Bee, Abby Elliott, Asa Butterfield

Air Date: 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’.

20. Mindy Kaling, Gary Owen, Sum 41

Air Date: 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’.

21. John Leguizamo, Cheri Oteri, Paul F. Tompkins, Melissa Etheridge

Air Date: 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$’.

22. Armie Hammer, Lindsay Vonn, Gustavo Dudamel with the Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra

Air Date: 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.

23. Emily Blunt, Gael Garcia Bernal, Phantogram

Air Date: 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’.

24. Diane Lane, Aja Naomi King, Alingon Mitra

Air Date: 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.

25. President Barack Obama, Bill O'Reilly, Randall Park, Bob Weir

Air Date: 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’.

26. Nick Offerman, Wayne Gretzky, Morgan Spurlock and Joseph

Air Date: 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'.

27. Hugh Laurie, Paul Reiser, Nate Silver

Air Date: 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.

28. Tiger Woods, Elijah Wood, Jorge Ramos

Air Date: 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’.

29. Matt LeBlanc, Joy Bryant, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Wyclef Jean

Air Date: 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.

30. Tom Hanks, Adam Conover

Air Date: 2016-10-24

Tom Hanks returns to Zoltar, and discusses 'Inferno’ and the upcoming World Series. Adam Conover discusses 'Adam Ruins Everything’.

31. Will Forte, Dermot Mulroney, Wyatt Cenac, Mitski

Air Date: 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’.

32. Joel McHale, Abbi Jacobson, Jon Glaser

Air Date: 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’.

33. Mary-Louise Parker, Pusha T, The Record Company

Air Date: 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’.

34. Drew Carey, Claire Foy, Matt Smith, Sebastian Maniscalco

Air Date: 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.

35. Ruth Wilson, JB Smoove, Ghost Brothers

Air Date: 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.

36. Mel Gibson, Luke Bracey, Tegan and Sara

Air Date: 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’.

37. Michael Strahan, Nick Kroll, Aaron Lewis

Air Date: 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’.

38. Aaron Eckhart, Tig Notaro, Ron Suskind

Air Date: 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’.

39. Viggo Mortensen, Patton Oswalt, Maz Jobrani

Air Date: 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.

40. Don Cheadle, Stevie Wonder, Katherine Waterston

Air Date: 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.

41. Miles Teller, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog

Air Date: 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’.

42. Sting, Thandie Newton

Air Date: 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’.

43. Eddie Redmayne, Senator Bernie Sanders, Alton Brown, Chris Thile

Air Date: 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.

44. Anna Kendrick, Mahershala Ali, Chris Gethard

Air Date: 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.

45. Marion Cotillard, Dev Patel, Dwight Yoakam

Air Date: 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…’.

46. Amy Adams, Simone Biles, Jeff Watson

Air Date: 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.

47. William H. Macy, Colin Quinn, Drive-By Truckers

Air Date: 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’.

48. Michael Weatherly, Carrie Fisher, The Pretenders

Air Date: 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.

49. James Marsden, Jimmie Johnson, John Waters

Air Date: 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.

50. Danny DeVito, Max Greenfield, OK Go

Air Date: 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’.

51. Lauren Cohan, Tim Daly, Sleigh Bells

Air Date: 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’.

52. Lauren Graham, Justin Long

Air Date: 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’.

53. Matthew Broderick, Ali Wentworth, Fergie

Air Date: 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’.

54. Jason Bateman, Padma Lakshmi, Michael Lewis

Air Date: 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’.

55. Vice President Joe Biden, DJ Khaled

Air Date: 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’.

56. Sigourney Weaver, Andy Cohen, Pilobolus

Air Date: 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.

57. Octavia Spencer, John Mulaney, Travis Scott

Air Date: 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’.

58. Olivia Munn, Martin Freeman, Tom Papa

Air Date: 2016-12-09

Norm or Law? Olivia Munn discusses 'Office Christmas Party’. Martin Freeman discusses 'Sherlock’. Tom Papa gives a stand-up performance.

59. John Goodman, Denée Benton, Norah Jones

Air Date: 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’.

60. Mark Wahlberg, Lee Daniels, Miranda Lambert

Air Date: 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’.

61. Neil Patrick Harris, Megan Mullally

Air Date: 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.

62. James Franco, Michael Stipe, Gad Elmaleh

Air Date: 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.

63. Liam Neeson, Shepard Smith, Jon Batiste

Air Date: 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.

64. The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration 1!

Air Date: 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.

65. The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! 2

Air Date: 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.

66. The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! 3

Air Date: 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.

67. The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! 4

Air Date: 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.

68. The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! 5

Air Date: 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

69. Oprah Winfrey, Pretty Yende

Air Date: 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’.

70. Kate Beckinsale, Chris Messina, Jen Kirkman

Air Date: 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'.

71. Adam Driver, Alexa Davalos, Whitney

Air Date: 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’.

72. Charlie Rose, Hayden Panettiere, Jack Maxwell

Air Date: 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’.

73. Billy Joel, Josh Holloway

Air Date: 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’.

74. Andrew Garfield, Erin Andrews, Cage the Elephant

Air Date: 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’.

75. Jude Law, Gabrielle Union, Thomas L. Friedman

Air Date: 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.

76. Tom Selleck, Craig Robinson, A$AP Mob

Air Date: 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’.

77. Cuba Gooding Jr., Rupert Friend, Gary Gulman

Air Date: 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.

78. Sarah Paulson, Corey Stoll, Nick Grant with Watch the Duck

Air Date: 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.

79. Billy Eichner, Mel B., Gilbert Gottfried

Air Date: 2017-01-17

Comic Billy Eichner; singer Mel B.; comic Gilbert Gottfried.

80. Idina Menzel, Rachel Bloom, Louie Anderson

Air Date: 2017-01-18

Actress Idina Menzel; actress Rachel Bloom; comic Louie Anderson.

81. Johnny Galecki, Chris Matthews, Bash & Pop

Air Date: 2017-01-19

Actor Johnny Galecki; TV host Chris Matthews; Bash & Pop performs.

82. Jim Gaffigan, Cristela Alonzo, The Avett Brothers

Air Date: 2017-01-20

Actor Jim Gaffigan; actress Cristela Alonzo; The Avett Brothers perform.

83. Leslie Mann, Lewis Black, Dan Levy

Air Date: 2017-01-30

Actress Leslie Mann; comic Lewis Black; comic Dan Levy.

84. Josh Groban, Rachael Ray, Japandroids

Air Date: 2017-01-31

Singer Josh Groban; chef Rachael Ray; Japandroids perform.

85. Ricky Gervais, Christina Ricci, Jain

Air Date: 2017-02-01

Comic Ricky Gervais; actress Christina Ricci; Jain performs.

86. Dr. Phil McGraw, Michael Bolton, Maren Morris

Air Date: 2017-02-02

Dr. Phil; singer Michael Bolton; Maren Morris performs.

87. Priyanka Chopra, Thomas Sadoski, Pat Brown

Air Date: 2017-02-03

Actress Priyanka Chopra; actor Thomas Sadoski; comic Pat Brown.

88. Paul Giamatti, Wendy Williams, Highly Suspect

Air Date: 2017-02-06

Actor Paul Giamatti; TV show host Wendy Williams; Highly Suspect performs.

89. John Oliver, Isabelle Huppert, The Avett Brothers

Air Date: 2017-02-07

TV show host John Oliver; actress Isabelle Huppert; The Avett Brothers perform.

90. Robert De Niro, Ezra Edelman, Flo Morrissey, Matthew E. White

Air Date: 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.

91. David Oyelowo, Taran Killam, Rae Sremmurd

Air Date: 2017-02-09

Actor David Oyelowo; actor Taran Killam; Rae Sremmurd performs.

92. Will Arnett, Pete Holmes, Paul Mecurio

Air Date: 2017-02-10

Actor Will Arnett; comic Pete Holmes; comic Paul Mecurio.

93. Shailene Woodley, Laverne Cox, Rick and Marty Lagina

Air Date: 2017-02-13

Actress Shailene Woodley; actress Laverne Cox; treasure hunters Rick and Marty Lagina.

94. Christine Baranski, Hans Zimmer

Air Date: 2017-02-14

Actress Christine Baranski; Hans Zimmer performs.

95. Bob Odenkirk, Tatiana Maslany, George Saunders

Air Date: 2017-02-15

Bob Odenkirk, Tatiana Maslany, and author George Saunders are guests on Stephen's couch.

96. Sally Field, Maggie Siff, Lady Antebellum

Air Date: 2017-02-16

Actress Sally Field; actress Maggie Siff; Lady Antebellum performs.

97. Julie Andrews, Christina Hendricks, The Umbilical Brothers

Air Date: 2017-02-17

Actress Julie Andrews; actress Christina Hendricks; The Umbilical Brothers perform.

98. Uma Thurman, Jason Jones, Alison Krauss

Air Date: 2017-02-20

Actress Uma Thurman; actor Jason Jones; Alison Krauss performs.

99. Joe Scarborough, Kate Upton, Yvette Nicole Brown

Air Date: 2017-02-21

Journalist Joe Scarborough; model Kate Upton; actress Yvette Nicole Brown.

100. Kelly Ripa, Billy Gardell, The Lemon Twigs

Air Date: 2017-02-22

TV host Kelly Ripa; actor Billy Gardell; The Lemon Twigs perform.

101. Aubrey Plaza, Bradley Whitford, Lupe Fiasco

Air Date: 2017-02-23

Actress Aubrey Plaza; actor Bradley Whitford; Lupe Fiasco performs.

102. Allison Williams, Cush Jumbo, Carmen Lynch

Air Date: 2017-02-24

Actress Allison Williams; actress Cush Jumbo; comic Carmen Lynch.

103. Jon Stewart, Connie Britton, Zoey Deutch, Lori McKenna

Air Date: 2017-02-27

Comic Jon Stewart; actress Connie Britton; actress Zoey Deutch; Lori McKenna performs.

104. Lisa Kudrow, Josh Earnest, Tony Rock

Air Date: 2017-02-28

Actress Lisa Kudrow; former White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest; comic Tony Rock.

105. Patrick Stewart, Chris Colfer, Roy Wood Jr.

Air Date: 2017-03-01

Actor Patrick Stewart; actor Chris Colfer; comic Roy Wood Jr.

106. Hugh Jackman, Condola Rashad, The Flaming Lips

Air Date: 2017-03-02

Actor Hugh Jackman; actress Condola Rashad; The Flaming Lips perform.

107. Cate Blanchett, Paul Rust, Mo Amer

Air Date: 2017-03-03

Actress Cate Blanchett; actor Paul Rust; comic Mo Amer.

108. Anderson Cooper, Judd Apatow, Jidenna

Air Date: 2017-03-06

Journalist Anderson Cooper; producer Judd Apatow; Jidenna performs.

109. Kevin Kline, Jerrod Carmichael, Michael Hayden

Air Date: 2017-03-07

Actor Kevin Kline; actor Jerrod Carmichael; retired Gen. Michael Hayden.

110. Mark Halperin, John Heilemann, Michael Ian Black, Jackson Galaxy

Air Date: 2017-03-08

Political analysts Mark Halperin and John Heilemann; actor Michael Ian Black; cat behaviorist Jackson Galaxy.

111. Kristen Stewart, Maz Jobrani, Dawes

Air Date: 2017-03-09

Actress Kristen Stewart; actor Maz Jobrani; Dawes performs.

112. Felicity Huffman, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Anthony DeVito

Air Date: 2017-03-10

Actress Felicity Huffman; actress Jurnee Smollett-Bell; comic Anthony DeVito.

113. Ewan McGregor, Finn Wittrock, The Shins

Air Date: 2017-03-13

Actor Ewan McGregor; actor Finn Wittrock; The Shins perform.

114. Neil deGrasse Tyson, Todd Barry

Air Date: 2017-03-14

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson; comic Todd Barry.

115. Jessica Lange, Bassem Youssef, Judy Gold

Air Date: 2017-03-15

Actress Jessica Lange; comic Bassem Youssef; comic Judy Gold.

116. Bryan Cranston, Audra McDonald, Greer Barnes

Air Date: 2017-03-20

Actor Bryan Cranston; actress Audra McDonald; comic Greer Barnes.

117. Ryan Reynolds, Josh Lucas, Andy Daly, Green Day

Air Date: 2017-03-21

Actor Ryan Reynolds; actor Josh Lucas; actor Andy Daly; Green Day performs.

118. Glenn Close, Michael McKean, H. Jon Benjamin

Air Date: 2017-03-22

Actress Glenn Close; actor Michael McKean; actor H. Jon Benjamin.

119. Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Jay Chandrasekhar, Aimee Mann

Air Date: 2017-03-27

Actresses Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda; director Jay Chandrasekhar; Aimee Mann performs.

120. Hank Azaria, Kate Walsh, Circus 1903

Air Date: 2017-03-28

Actor Hank Azaria; actress Kate Walsh; performance from Circus 1903.

121. Emma Roberts, Ken Jeong, Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley

Air Date: 2017-03-29

Actress Emma Roberts; actor Ken Jeong; Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley perform.

122. Marisa Tomei, Hugh Dancy, Broken Social Scene

Air Date: 2017-03-30

Actress Marisa Tomei; actor Hugh Dancy; Broken Social Scene performs.

123. Susan Sarandon, Joey McIntyre, Robert Klein

Air Date: 2017-03-31

Actress Susan Sarandon; singer Joey McIntyre; comic Robert Klein.

124. Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Esposito, Joey Bada$$

Air Date: 2017-04-03

Actor Jason Sudeikis; actress Jennifer Esposito; Joey Bada$$ performs.

125. Louis C.K., Ernie Johnson Jr., Father John Misty

Air Date: 2017-04-04

Comic Louis C.K.; sportscaster Ernie Johnson Jr.; Father John Misty performs.

126. Sigourney Weaver, Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Steve Martin, Neal Schon

Air Date: 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.

127. Jessica Lange, Bassem Youssef, Judy Gold

Air Date: 2017-04-06

Jessica Lange; Bassem Youssef; Judy Gold

128. Mandy Patinkin, Zosia Mamet, Jerrod Carmichael

Air Date: 2017-04-07

Actor Mandy Patinkin; actress Zosia Mamet; actor Jerrod Carmichael.

129. Jennifer Hudson, Chris Hayes, Christian Borle

Air Date: 2017-04-17

Actress Jennifer Hudson; journalist Chris Hayes; actor Christian Borle.

130. Alec Baldwin, Charlamagne Tha God, Moshe Kasher, Taj Mahal, Keb' Mo'

Air Date: 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.

131. Rose Byrne, Lewis Black, P.J. Harvey

Air Date: 2017-04-19

Actress Rose Byrne; actor Lewis Black; P.J. Harvey performs.

132. Elisabeth Moss, Anthony Atamanuik, Sheryl Crow

Air Date: 2017-04-20

Actress Elisabeth Moss; comedian Anthony Atamanuik; Sheryl Crow performs.

133. Rosario Dawson, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Moshe Kasher

Air Date: 2017-04-21

Actress Rosario Dawson; actress Renée Elise Goldsberry; comic Moshe Kasher.

134. Allison Janney, Sheryl Sandberg, Marty Stuart

Air Date: 2017-04-24

Actress Allison Janney; Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg; Marty Stuart performs.

135. John Legend, Kelly Osbourne, Dr. John

Air Date: 2017-04-25

Singer John Legend performs; TV personality Kelly Osbourne; Dr. John sits in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

136. America Ferrera, Thomas Middleditch, Dave and Virginia Grohl, Preservation Hall Band

Air Date: 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.

137. LL Cool J, Phillipa Soo, Gorillaz

Air Date: 2017-04-27

Actor LL Cool J; actress Phillipa Soo; Gorillaz performs.

138. Tom Hanks, Anna Baryshnikov

Air Date: 2017-04-28

Actor Tom Hanks; actress Anna Baryshnikov.

139. Chris Pratt, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ryan Adams

Air Date: 2017-05-01

Actor Chris Pratt; astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson; Ryan Adams performs.

140. Amy Schumer, Gabourey Sidibe

Air Date: 2017-05-02

Comic Amy Schumer; actress Gabourey Sidibe.

141. Jim Parsons, Jeff Garlin, Paul Scheer

Air Date: 2017-05-03

Actor Jim Parsons; actor Jeff Garlin; actor Paul Scheer.

142. Charles Barkley, Debra Winger

Air Date: 2017-05-04

Retired professional basketball player Charles Barkley; actress Debra Winger.

143. Richard Gere, Maria Bamford, Perfume Genius

Air Date: 2017-05-05

Actor Richard Gere; comic Maria Bamford; Perfume Genius performs.

144. Rami Malek, Bill Nye, Roger Waters

Air Date: 2017-05-08

Actor Rami Malek; scientist Bill Nye; Roger Waters performs.

145. Jon Stewart, Samantha Bee, John Oliver, Ed Helms, Rob Corddry

Air Date: 2017-05-09

Comic Jon Stewart; TV host Samantha Bee; TV host John Oliver; actor Ed Helms; actor Rob Corddry.

146. Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Dave Matthews, Tim Reynolds

Air Date: 2017-05-10

Actors Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally; actor Aaron Taylor Johnson; Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds perform.

147. Mayim Bialik, Andy Karl, Ramy Youssef

Air Date: 2017-05-11

Actress Mayim Bialik; actor Andy Karl; comic Ramy Youssef.

148. Tracy Morgan, Timothy Simons, Dan Auerbach

Air Date: 2017-05-12

Actor Tracy Morgan; actor Timothy Simons; Dan Auerbach performs.

149. Danny McBride, Jane Krakowski, Metallica

Air Date: 2017-05-15

Actor Danny McBride; actress Jane Krakowski; Metallica performs.

150. Gina Rodriguez, Ben Falcone, Jesus and Mary Chain

Air Date: 2017-05-16

Actress Gina Rodriguez; actor Ben Falcone; Jesus and Mary Chain performs.

151. Julie Chen, Matt Walsh, David Ortiz

Air Date: 2017-05-17

Talk show host Julie Chen; actor Matt Walsh; former professional baseball player David Ortiz.

152. Ricky Gervais, Corey Hawkins, The xx

Air Date: 2017-05-18

Actor Ricky Gervais; actor Corey Hawkins; The xx performs.

153. Jennifer Garner, Demetri Martin, Paula Poundstone

Air Date: 2017-05-19

Actress Jennifer Garner; actor Demetri Martin; comic Paula Poundstone.

154. Rachel Maddow, Ben Platt

Air Date: 2017-05-22

155. Kevin Spacey, Terry Crews, Rob Huebel

Air Date: 2017-05-23

156. Robin Wright, Hannibal Buress, Paul Simon, Bill Frisell

Air Date: 2017-05-24

157. Oscar Isaac, Laurie Metcalf, April Ryan

Air Date: 2017-05-25

158. Gordon Ramsay, David Sedaris, Pixies

Air Date: 2017-05-26

159. Kevin Hart, Ali Wentworth, The War on Drugs

Air Date: 2017-06-05

160. Salma Hayek, Hasan Minhaj, Feist

Air Date: 2017-06-06

161. Tilda Swinton, Andy Cohen, Jordan Klepper

Air Date: 2017-06-07

162. John Mulaney, Richard Branson, Halsey

Air Date: 2017-06-08

163. Jim Gaffigan, Anna Chlumsky, Louie Anderson

Air Date: 2017-06-09

164. Uzo Aduba, T.J. Miller, Oliver Stone

Air Date: 2017-06-12

165. Olivia Wilde, Eddie Izzard, Nick Cave

Air Date: 2017-06-13

166. Trevor Noah, Ilana Glazer, Sam Richardson

Air Date: 2017-06-14

167. Milo Ventimiglia, Judy Greer, Keith Alberstadt

Air Date: 2017-06-15

168. Scarlett Johansson, Bill Burr, Fleet Foxes

Air Date: 2017-06-16

169. Seth Rogen, Kumail Nanjiani, Paul Shaffer & The World's Most Dangerous Band

Air Date: 2017-06-19

170. Ice Cube, Marc Maron, Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit

Air Date: 2017-06-20

171. Jeffrey Tambor, John Benjamin Hickey, Lake Street Dive

Air Date: 2017-06-21

172. Michael Keaton, Zoe Kazan, Tom Shillue

Air Date: 2017-06-26

173. Eric Stonestreet, John McEnroe, Lillie Mae

Air Date: 2017-06-27

174. Josh Duhamel, Justin Bartha, Brian Greene

Air Date: 2017-06-28

175. Naomi Watts, Ari Graynor, Swet Shop Boys

Air Date: 2017-06-29

176. Michael Keaton, John McEnroe

Air Date: 2017-06-30

177. Woody Harrelson, Cobie Smulders, Emmylou Harris & Her Red Dirt Boys

Air Date: 2017-07-10

178. Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski, Andy Serkis

Air Date: 2017-07-11

179. John Oliver, Mike Birbiglia, Michael Showalter

Air Date: 2017-07-12

180. Ashton Kutcher, Rob Corddry, The New Pornographers

Air Date: 2017-07-13

181. John Oliver, Woody Harrelson, and Emmylou Harris; Best Moments of the Week, with a Newly-Recorded Opening & Monologue

Air Date: 2017-07-14

182. Al Gore, Issa Rae, Sufjan Stevens, Nico Muhly, Bryce Dessner, James McAlister, and Russia Week

Air Date: 2017-07-17

183. Keegan-Michael Key, Cillian Murphy and Russia Week Continues

Air Date: 2017-07-18

184. James McAvoy, Matteo Lane, Russia Week continues with Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov interviewed

Air Date: 2017-07-19

185. Jason Bateman, Muse and Russia Week

Air Date: 2017-07-20

186. Kenneth Branagh, Cara Delevingne, and End of Russia Week

Air Date: 2017-07-21

187. Paul Bettany; Laura Benanti; Tyler, The Creator

Air Date: 2017-07-24

188. Charlie Rose, Jessica Williams, Max Brooks

Air Date: 2017-07-25

189. Michael Moore, Sutton Foster, 6LACK

Air Date: 2017-07-26

190. Samantha Bee, Gillian Jacobs, Spoon

Air Date: 2017-07-27

191. Charlie Rose and Jessica Williams; Best Moments of the Week, with a Newly-Recorded Opening & Monologue

Air Date: 2017-07-28

192. Matthew McConaughey, Vanessa Bayer

Air Date: 2017-07-31

193. Sen. Al Franken, Adam Conover, Randy Newman

Air Date: 2017-08-01

194. Dave Chappelle, James Van Der Beek, Joe Walsh

Air Date: 2017-08-02

195. Anthony Mackie, Elizabeth Olsen, Arcade Fire

Air Date: 2017-08-03

196. Senator Al Franken, Rock Legend Joe Walsh; Best Moments of the Week, with a Newly-Recorded Opening & Monologue

Air Date: 2017-08-04

197. Laura Dern, Leah Remini, Trombone Shorty

Air Date: 2017-08-07

198. Christoph Waltz, Chris O'Dowd, Sean Evans

Air Date: 2017-08-08

Actor Christoph Waltz; actor Chris O'Dowd; YouTube personality Sean Evans.

199. Robert Pattinson, David Tennant, Niecy Nash

Air Date: 2017-08-09

200. Millie Bobby Brown, Jim Jefferies, Zeshan B

Air Date: 2017-08-10

201. Dave Chappelle, Chris O'Dowd; Best Moments of the Week, with a Newly-Recorded Opening & Monologue

Air Date: 2017-08-11

202. Anthony Scaramucci, Bob Odenkirk, Liam Gallagher

Air Date: 2017-08-14

203. Daniel Craig, Tiffany Haddish, Blackberry Smoke

Air Date: 2017-08-15

204. Ellie Kemper, Andrew Dice Clay, Peter Serafinowicz

Air Date: 2017-08-16

205. John Dickerson, Michael Rapaport, Grizzly Bear

Air Date: 2017-08-17

206. Anthony Scaramucci, Tiffany Haddish; Best Moments of the Week, with a Newly-Recorded Opening & Monologue

Air Date: 2017-08-18

1. Maggie Gyllenhaal, Graham Norton, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real

Air Date: 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.

2. Liev Schreiber, Joe Buck, Sonequa Martin-Green, Sheila E.

Air Date: 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’.

3. Senator Bernie Sanders, Caitriona Balfe, The National

Air Date: 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’.

4. Jessica Biel, Sonequa Martin-Green

Air Date: 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.

5. Second Anniversary Special

Air Date: 2017-09-15

Backstage at the 69th Emmy Awards, Stephen presents a selection of his favorite moments from the last two years.

6. Hillary Clinton, Emma Stone

Air Date: 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.

7. Jeff Bridges, Jeff Flake, Miguel

Air Date: 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’.

8. Jim Parsons, Pamela Adlon, The Killers

Air Date: 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’.

9. Bobby Moynihan, Tatiana Maslany

Air Date: 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.

10. Sterling K. Brown, Chance The Rapper

Air Date: 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.

11. Sofia Vergara, David Boreanaz, Ken Burns

Air Date: 2017-09-26

Sofía Vergara discusses EBY, her new line of underwear. David Boreanaz discusses ‘SEAL Team’. Ken Burns discusses ‘The Vietnam War’.

12. Nick Kroll, Michael Bloomberg, Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim

Air Date: 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’.

13. Steve Martin, Mark Feuerstein, Steep Canyon Rangers

Air Date: 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".

14. Jerry Seinfield

Air Date: 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.

15. Pierce Brosnan, Jason Alexander, Ta-Nehisi Coates

Air Date: 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’.

16. Michael Weatherly, Natasha Leggero, Paul Weller

Air Date: 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’.

17. Kerry Washington, Russell Brand, St. Vincent

Air Date: 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’.

18. Morgan Freeman, Grace Gummer, Nathan Macintosh

Air Date: 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’.

19. Kathy Bates

Air Date: 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.

20. Jackie Chan, Tig Notaro, Bob Schieffer, Trombone Shorty

Air Date: 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.

21. Tracee Ellis Ross, Luke Evans, Jade Bird

Air Date: 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’.

22. Andrew Garfield, Tracy Ullman, Wolf Parade

Air Date: 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’.

23. Bill Murray, Claire Foy, Jan Vogler

Air Date: 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.

24. Conan O'Brien, Tig Notaro

Air Date: 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’.

25. Anna Faris, Amy Sedaris, Tyminski

Air Date: 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.

26. Jake Tapper, Shemar Moore, Khalid

Air Date: 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’.

27. Hugh Laurie, Gretchen Carlson, Adam Savage, Michael Stevens

Air Date: 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!’.

28. Julianne Moore, Jermaine Fowler, Fleet Foxes

Air Date: 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’.

29. Dr. Phil McGraw, Scott Kelly

Air Date: 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’.

30. Billy Eichner, Anna Camp, Weezer

Air Date: 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’.

31. Mark Ruffalo, Chris Matthews, Gilbert Gottfried, Thundercat

Air Date: 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’.

32. Nicole Kidman, Jonathan Groff, Walter Isaacson

Air Date: 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.

33. hoopi Goldberg, Kathryn Hahn, Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile

Air Date: 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’.

34. Ronan Farrow, Walter Isaacson, Kelsea Ballerini

Air Date: 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’.

35. Josh Gad, Lawrence O'Donnell, Derek DelGaudio

Air Date: 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’.

36. Jason Segel, Jeff Fager, Lesley Stahl, Mavis Staples

Air Date: 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.

37. Norman Reedus, Sean Astin, Pat McGann

Air Date: 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.

38. William H. Macy, Jay Pharoah, Rationale

Air Date: 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.

39. John Mulaney, Jason Segel

Air Date: 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.

40. oe Biden, Elton John

Air Date: 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".

41. Tyler Perry, Anthony Atamanuik, John Avlon

Air Date: 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’.

42. Jordan Peele, Alia Shawkat, Paul Mecurio

Air Date: 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.

43. Ben Affleck, Greta Gerwig, Dead & Company

Air Date: 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".

44. Norah O'Donnell, Dead & Company

Air Date: 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".

45. Senator Elizabeth Warren, Desus & Mero, Vic Mensa

Air Date: 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’

46. Gayle King, Daveed Diggs, Gregory Porter

Air Date: 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’.

47. John Leguizamo, Elton John

Air Date: 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".

48. Justin Timberlake, Carmen Yulín Cruz

Air Date: 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.

49. Kate Winslet, Laura Benanti, Wolf Alice

Air Date: 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’.

50. Carol Burnett, Lewis Black

Air Date: 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’.

51. Billy Bush, Gwendoline Christie

Air Date: 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).

52. Saoirse Ronan, Van Jones, Michelle Wolf

Air Date: 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’.

53. Ed Helms, Christopher Jackson, Bleachers

Air Date: 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’.

54. Sarah Paulson/John Hodgman

Air Date: 2017-12-07

Actress Sarah Paulson (The Post (2017)); humorist John Hodgman.

55. Mark Hamill/Bobby Flay

Air Date: 2017-12-08

Actor Mark Hamill (Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017)); chef Bobby Flay;

56. Matt Damon/Rahm Emanuel/Juanes

Air Date: 2017-12-11

Actor Matt Damon ("Downsizing"); Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel; Juanes perform.

57. Tom Hanks/Katy Tur/Mac DeMarco

Air Date: 2017-12-12

Actor Tom Hanks ("The Post"); journalist Katy Tur; Mac DeMarco sits in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

58. Nick Jonas/Dennis Rodman/Jeezy/Tory Lanez

Air Date: 2017-12-13

Actor Nick Jonas (Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)); retired basketball player Dennis Rodman; Jeezy performs with Tory Lanez.

59. Adam Driver/John Early/Jon Batiste

Air Date: 2017-12-14

Actor Adam Driver (Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017)); actor John Early (The Disaster Artist (2017)); Jonathan Batiste performs.

60. Jodie Foster/Tom Hanks

Air Date: 2017-12-15

Actress Jodie Foster (Becoming Iconic (2018)); actor Tom Hanks (The Post (2017));

61. Anderson Cooper/Maz Jobrani/Margo Price

Air Date: 2018-01-02

Journalist Anderson Cooper (Anderson Cooper 360° (2003)); actor Maz Jobrani (Superior Donuts (2017)); Margo Price performs.

62. America Ferrera/David Harbour/Julien Baker

Air Date: 2018-01-03

Actress America Ferrera (Superstore (2015)); actor David Harbour (Stranger Things (2016)); Julien Baker performs.

63. 50 Cent/Rachel Brosnahan/Gary Vider

Air Date: 2018-01-04

Actor 50 Cent (Power (2014)); actress Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017)); comedian Gary Vider performs.

64. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Air Date: 2018-01-05

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.

65. Liam Neeson/Michael Wolff/Andra Day/Common

Air Date: 2018-01-08

Actor Liam Neeson (The Commuter (2018)); author Michael Wolff (book, "Fire and Fury"); Andra Day and Common perform.

66. James Franco/Lena Waithe/Anderson East

Air Date: 2018-01-09

Actor James Franco (The Disaster Artist (2017)); actress Lena Waithe (The Chi (2018)); Anderson East performs.

67. Sarah Jessica Parker/Pete Holmes/Jack Black

Air Date: 2018-01-10

Actress Sarah Jessica Parker (Divorce (2016)); comic Pete Holmes (Crashing (2017)); Jack Black performs.

68. Molly Shannon, Thomas Lennon, Owen Smith

Air Date: 2018-01-11

Actress Molly Shannon; actor Thomas Lennon; stand-up comedy performance by Owen Smith

69. Laurie Metcalf

Air Date: 2018-01-12

Actress Laurie Metcalf (Lady Bird (2017) and Roseanne (1988)).

70. John Lithgow, Chuck Schumer, Black Eyed Peas

Air Date: 2018-01-15

Actor John Lithgow (The Crown (2016)); Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.); The Black Eyed Peas perform.

71. Jon Bon Jovi, Daniel Kaluuya, Ben Sinclair

Air Date: 2018-01-16

Musician Jon Bon Jovi; actor Daniel Kaluuya (Black Panther (2018)); actor Ben Sinclair (High Maintenance (2016));

72. Ricky Gervais, Matt Czuchry, Jon Bon Jovi

Air Date: 2018-01-17

Actor Ricky Gervais ("Blazing Samurai"); actor Matt Czuchry ("The Resident"); Jon Bon Jovi performs.

73. Sharon Stone, Rob Riggle, Fall Out Boy

Air Date: 2018-01-18

Actor Sharon Stone ("Mosaic"); actor Rob Riggle ("12 Strong"); Fall Out Boy performs.

74. J.K. Simmons/Rob Riggle

Air Date: 2018-01-19

Actor J.K. Simmons (Counterpart (2017)); actor Rob Riggle (12 Strong (2018));

75. James Corden/Ann Curry

Air Date: 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.

76. John Dickerson/Eugene Levy/Midland

Air Date: 2018-01-23

Journalist John Dickerson (CBS This Morning (1992)); actor Eugene Levy (Schitt's Creek (2015)); Midland perform.

77. Willem Dafoe/RuPaul Charles/Roy Wood Jr.

Air Date: 2018-01-24

Willem Dafoe; RuPaul Charles (RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (2012)); Roy Wood Jr. (This Is Not Happening (2015)).

78. Gwyneth Paltrow/Ben McKenzie/Thirty Seconds to Mars

Air Date: 2018-01-25

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow (Avengers: Infinity War (2018)); actor Ben McKenzie (Gotham (2014)); Thirty Seconds to Mars perform.

79. Kyle MacLachlan/Deon Cole/Miley Cyrus/Julia Michaels

Air Date: 2018-01-26

Kyle MacLachlan (Twin Peaks (2017)); Deon Cole (Black-ish (2014)); Miley Cyrus salutes Elton John. Also: Julia Michaels performs.

80. Julie Chen/Joel Kinnaman/Talib Kweli feat. B.J. the Chicago Kid

Air Date: 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;

81. Pod Save America/Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson/Chris Stapleton

Air Date: 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.

82. Rose McGowan/Rand Paul/Jacob Williams/Curtis Harding

Air Date: 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.

83. Michael Shannon/Meghan McCain/John Mellencamp

Air Date: 2018-02-01

Actor Michael Shannon ("The Shape of Water"); TV hostess Meghan McCain ("The View"); John Mellencamp performs.

84. Uma Thurman/Jacob Williams

Air Date: 2018-02-02

Actress Uma Thurman (The War with Grandpa (2019)); comic Jacob Williams performs.

85. Claire Danes/Bernadette Peters/Lil Uzi Vert

Air Date: 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.

86. Wanda Sykes/Thomas Haden Church/June Diane Raphael/Soul Rebels

Air Date: 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.

87. John Oliver/Beanie Feldstein/Wolfgang Puck

Air Date: 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;

88. Joel McHale/Yara Shahidi/Joywave

Air Date: 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.

89. Nathan Lane/John Oliver

Air Date: 2018-02-09

Actor Nathan Lane; comic John Oliver (Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014)).

90. Kirsten Gillibrand/Chris Gethard/Portugal. The Man

Air Date: 2018-02-20

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.); comic Chris Gethard; Portugal. The Man perform.

91. Sam Rockwell/J.J. Abrams/BØRNS

Air Date: 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;

92. Christine Baranski/Constance Zimmer/Bon Jovi

Air Date: 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.

93. Jennifer Lawrence/Patton Oswalt/MGMT

Air Date: 2018-02-26

Actress Jennifer Lawrence (Red Sparrow (2018)); actor Patton Oswalt (Happy! (2017)); MGMT perform.

94. Kiefer Sutherland/Zoe Lister-Jones/John McWhorter

Air Date: 2018-02-27

Actor Kiefer Sutherland (Designated Survivor (2016)); actress Zoe Lister-Jones (Life in Pieces (2015)); American linguist John McWhorter;

95. Donald Glover/Omarosa Manigault-Newman/Ibeyi

Air Date: 2018-02-28

Actor Donald Glover (Atlanta (2016)); reality-TV personality Omarosa Manigault-Newman (Celebrity Big Brother (2018)); Ibeyi perform.

96. Jeff Daniels/Krysten Ritter/Noah Kahan

Air Date: 2018-03-01

Actor Jeff Daniels (The Looming Tower (2018)); actress Krysten Ritter (Jessica Jones (2015)); Noah Kahan performs.

97. Steve Buscemi/Sebastian Maniscalco

Air Date: 2018-03-02

Actor Steve Buscemi (Miracle Workers (2019)); comic Sebastian Maniscalco;

98. David Oyelowo/Chelsea Clinton/Martha Stewart

Air Date: 2018-03-05

Actor David Oyelowo (A Wrinkle in Time (2018) and Gringo (2018)); author Chelsea Clinton; lifestyle expert Martha Stewart;

99. Oprah Winfrey/Justin Hartley

Air Date: 2018-03-06

Actress Oprah Winfrey (A Wrinkle in Time (2018)); actor Justin Hartley (This Is Us (2016));

100. Reese Witherspoon/Adam Rippon/Ben Harper & Charlie Musselwhite

Air Date: 2018-03-07

Actress Reese Witherspoon (A Wrinkle in Time (2018)); Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon; Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite perform;

101. Mindy Kaling/Chris Hayes/Amberia Allen

Air Date: 2018-03-08

Actress Mindy Kaling (A Wrinkle in Time (2018)); journalist Chris Hayes; comic Amberia Allen;

102. Helen Mirren/David Byrne

Air Date: 2018-03-09

Helen Mirren (The Leisure Seeker (2017)); David Byrne is interviewed and performs.

103. Tom Brady/Sean Bean/Emmy Blotnick

Air Date: 2018-03-12

Professional football player Tom Brady (Tom vs. Time (2018)); actor Sean Bean; Emmy Blotnick performs stand-up.

104. Angela Bassett/Jimmy O. Yang/Jack Johnson

Air Date: 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;

105. Paul Giamatti/Sean Bean/Brandi Carlile

Air Date: 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;

106. Drew Barrymore/Adam DeVine/Moby

Air Date: 2018-03-19

Actress Drew Barrymore (Santa Clarita Diet (2017)); actor Adam Devine (Modern Family (2009) and When We First Met (2018)); Moby performs;

107. Hilary Swank/Thomas Middleditch/Rory Albanese

Air Date: 2018-03-20

Actress Hilary Swank (Trust (2018)); actor Thomas Middleditch (Replicas (2018)); comic Rory Albanese;

108. Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys/Mindy Kaling/Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Air Date: 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.

109. Sean Penn/Sara Gilbert/Bishop Briggs

Air Date: 2018-03-26

Actor Sean Penn (The Professor and the Madman (2019)); actress Sara Gilbert (Roseanne (1988)); Bishop Briggs performs;

110. Samantha Bee/Leslie Odom Jr./Tom Segura

Air Date: 2018-03-27

Comic Samantha Bee (Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (2016)); actor Leslie Odom Jr. (The Jazz Ambassadors (2018)); comic Tom Segura;

111. Dana Carvey/Simon Pegg

Air Date: 2018-03-28

Dana Carvey (Too Funny to Fail: The Life & Death of The Dana Carvey Show (2017)); Simon Pegg (Ready Player One (2018)).

112. Emily Blunt/John Heilemann & Alex Wagner/Kacey Musgraves

Air Date: 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.

113. Bryan Cranston/President Jimmy Carter

Air Date: 2018-03-30

Actor Bryan Cranston (Isle of Dogs (2018)); former President Jimmy Carter.

114. Amy Schumer/Madeleine Albright/Giada De Laurentiis

Air Date: 2018-04-09

Actress Amy Schumer (I Feel Pretty (2018)); former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright; chef Giada De Laurentiis;

115. James Spader/Katie Couric/Louie Anderson

Air Date: 2018-04-10

Actor James Spader (The Blacklist (2013)); journalist Katie Couric; comic Louie Anderson ("Baskets" and book "Hey Mom");

116. Martin Short/Aisha Tyler

Air Date: 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));

117. Diane Sawyer/Joshua Jackson/John Prine ft. Sturgill Simpson & Brandi Carlile

Air Date: 2018-04-12

Journalist Diane Sawyer; actor Joshua Jackson (The Affair (2014)). Also: John Prine performs with Sturgill Simpson and Brandi Carlile.

118. Aubrey Plaza/Cookie Monster/Rainbow Kitten Surprise

Air Date: 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.

119. John Dickerson/Charlamagne Tha God/Nell Scovell

Air Date: 2018-04-16

Journalist John Dickerson (CBS This Morning (1992)); TV personality Charlamagne Tha God; author Nell Scovell;

120. James Comey/Jason Aldean

Air Date: 2018-04-17

Former FBI director James Comey (book "A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership"). Also: Jason Aldean performs.

121. Cynthia Nixon/Alan Cumming/Franz Ferdinand

Air Date: 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.

122. Antonio Banderas/Senator Kamala Harris/Snow Patrol

Air Date: 2018-04-19

Antonio Banderas (Genius: Picasso: Chapter One (2018)); Senator Kamala Harris (D-Calif.). Also: Snow Patrol performs.

123. James Marsden/Coyote Peterson

Air Date: 2018-04-20

Actor James Marsden (Westworld (2016)); wildlife expert Coyote Peterson;

124. Jeffrey Wright/Ali Wentworth/Cheech & Chong/Brothers Osborne

Air Date: 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.

125. Hank Azaria/Ronan Farrow/Grace VanderWaal

Air Date: 2018-04-24

Actor Hank Azaria (Brockmire (2017)); author Ronan Farrow; Grace VanderWaal performs;

126. Lucy Liu/Henry Winkler/Run the Jewels

Air Date: 2018-04-25

Actress Lucy Liu (Future World (2018)); actor Henry Winkler (Barry (2018)); Run the Jewels perform;

127. Rachel Weisz/Ann Dowd

Air Date: 2018-04-26

Actress Rachel Weisz (Disobedience (2017)); actress Ann Dowd (The Handmaid's Tale (2017)).

128. Mandy Patinkin/H. Jon Benjamin

Air Date: 2018-04-27

Mandy Patinkin (Homeland (2011) and Life Itself (2018)); H. Jon Benjamin (Archer (2009)).

129. David Duchovny/Margaret Brennan/Robert Smigel

Air Date: 2018-04-30

Actor David Duchovny (The X-Files (1993)); journalist Margaret Brennan (Face the Nation (1954)); actor Robert Smigel (The Week Of (2018));

130. Helen Hunt/Kevin Smith/Paramore

Air Date: 2018-05-01

Actress Helen Hunt (Candy Jar (2018)); filmmaker Kevin Smith (Kevin Smith: Silent But Deadly (2018)); Paramore perform;

131. Jim Gaffigan/Michael Avenatti/David Chang

Air Date: 2018-05-02

Comic Jim Gaffigan; attorney Michael Avenatti; restaurateur David Chang;

132. Charlize Theron/Ron Howard/J.J. Abrams

Air Date: 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.

133. Chris O'Donnell, Jack White

Air Date: 2018-05-04

Actor Chris O'Donnell (NCIS: Los Angeles (2009)); Jack White performs;

134. Jim Parsons, Alexis Ohanian, Lake Street Dive

Air Date: 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.

135. Michael B. Jordan, Matt Walsh, Heather Pasternak

Air Date: 2018-05-08

Actor Michael B. Jordan; actor Matt Walsh; stand-up comedy performance by Heather Pasternak.

136. Gayle King, Anna Wintour

Air Date: 2018-05-09

Gayle King, co-anchor of "CBS This Morning"; Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Winter.

137. Annette Bening, Wyatt Cenac, Leon Bridges

Air Date: 2018-05-10

Actress Annette Bening; comic Wyatt Cenac; musical performance by Leon Bridges.

138. Mayim Bialik, Melissa McCarthy, Daniel Boulud, Run the Jewels

Air Date: 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.

139. Anthony Anderson, Glenda Jackson, Michael Pollan

Air Date: 2018-05-14

Actor Anthony Anderson; Actress Glenda Jackson; Author Michael

140. Jamie Foxx, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats

Air Date: 2018-05-15

Actor Jamie Foxx; musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.

141. Chadwick Boseman, Erik Bergstrom

Air Date: 2018-05-16

Actor Chadwick Boseman; stand-up comedy performance by Erik Bergstrom

142. Jake Tapper, Liam Payne featuring J. Balvin

Air Date: 2018-05-17

Journalist Jake Tapper; musical performance by Liam Payne featuring J. Balvin.

143. Benedict Cumberbatch, Mary Gallagher

Air Date: 2018-05-18

Actor Benedict Cumberbatch; stand-up comedy performance by Mary Gallagher

144. Zachary Quinto, Vanessa Bayer, Dean Baquet

Air Date: 2018-05-21

Actor Zachary Quinto; actress Vanessa Bayer; Executive Editor of "The New York Times," Dean Baquet.

145. Andrew Garfield, David Cross, Jon Stewart, The Kills

Air Date: 2018-05-22

Actor Andrew Garfield; actor/comic David Cross; special appearance by Jon Stewart; musical performance by The Kills.

146. Jason Bateman, Stephen King, Jim James

Air Date: 2018-05-23

Actor Jason Bateman; author Stephen King; musical performance by Jim James.

147. Anne Hathaway, David Sedaris, Ahmed Bharoocha

Air Date: 2018-05-24

Actress Anne Hathaway; author David Sedaris; stand-up comedy performance by Ahmed Bharoocha.

148. Ethan Hawke, Toni Collette, Jeff Arcuri

Air Date: 2018-06-04

Actor Ethan Hawke; actress Toni Collette; stand-up comedy performance by Jeff Arcuri.

149. Bill Clinton, James Patterson, Tig Notaro

Air Date: 2018-06-05

President Bill Clinton & Author James Patterson; comic Tig Notary.

150. Mandy Moore, Sara Bareilles, Josh Groban, Meghan Trainor

Air Date: 2018-06-06

Actress Mandy Moore; Hosts of the 72nd Annual Tony Awards, singers Sara Bareilles & Josh Groan; musical performance by Meghan Trainor.

151. Nick Offerman, Niecy Nash, Lykke Li

Air Date: 2018-06-07

Actor Nick Offerman; actress Niecy Nash; musical performance by Lykke Li.

152. Penelope Cruz, David Koechner, Interpol

Air Date: 2018-06-08

Actress Penelope Cruz; actor David Kouchner; musical performance by Interpol.

153. Chris Matthews/Alicia Silverstone/Eels

Air Date: 2018-06-11

TV host Chris Matthews ("Hardball with Chris Matthews"); actress Alicia Silverstone ("American Woman"); Eels perform;

154. Ed Helms/Michael K. Williams/Tom Papa

Air Date: 2018-06-12

Actor Ed Helms (Tag (2018)); actor Michael Kenneth Williams (SuperFly (2018)); comic Tom Papa performs;

155. Anthony Scaramucci and Michael Avenatti/Chromeo feat. DRAM

Air Date: 2018-06-13

Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci and attorney Michael Avenatti. Also: Chromeo performs with D.R.A.M.

156. Natalie Portman/Marc Maron/Alt-J/Pusha T

Air Date: 2018-06-14

Actress Natalie Portman (Eating Animals (2017)); actor Marc Maron (GLOW (2017)); Alt-J and Pusha T perform;

157. Thandie Newton/Betty Gilpin

Air Date: 2018-06-15

Actress Thandie Newton ("Westworld"); actress Betty Gilpin ("GLOW");

158. Benicio Del Toro/Alison Brie/Robin Thede

Air Date: 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)).

159. Josh Brolin/Ruth Negga/Walk The Moon

Air Date: 2018-06-19

Actor Josh Brolin (Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018)); actress Ruth Negga (Preacher (2016)); Walk the Moon perform.

160. Trevor Noah/Liza Koshy/Two Feet

Air Date: 2018-06-20

Comedian and television host Trevor Noah (The Daily Show (1996)); actress Liza Koshy (Liza on Demand (2018)); Two Feet performs;

161. Don Lemon/Mike Colter/Death Cab for Cutie

Air Date: 2018-06-21

TV host Don Lemon (CNN Tonight (2014)); actor Mike Colter (Luke Cage (2016)); Death Cab for Cutie perform.

162. Seth Rogen/Danny Jolles

Air Date: 2018-06-22

Actor Seth Rogen (Like Father (2018)); stand-up comedian Danny Jolles (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2015)).

163. Jessica Chastain/Romesh Ranganathan/Scott Rogowsky

Air Date: 2018-06-25

Actress Jessica Chastain (Woman Walks Ahead (2017) and It: Chapter Two (2019)); comedian Romesh Ranganathan; comedian Scott Rogowsky.

164. Hugh Grant/Margaret Hoover/Sean Donnelly

Air Date: 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.

165. Paul Rudd/Ken Jeong/Florence + the Machine

Air Date: 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.

166. Michael Moore/Eric Andre & Derrick Beckles/Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez/Jon Stewart

Air Date: 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.

167. Gordon Ramsay/Andrew Rannells/Junun: Shye Ben Tzur, Jonny Greenwood & The Rajasthan Express

Air Date: 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.

168. Will Arnett/Neve Campbell/Marcus Samuelsson

Air Date: 2018-07-10

Actor Will Arnett (The Gong Show (2017)); actress Neve Campbell (Skyscraper (2018)); chef Marcus Samuelsson;

169. Dwayne Johnson/Alessia Cara

Air Date: 2018-07-11

Actor Dwayne Johnson (Skyscraper (2018)); Alessia Cara performs;

170. Lawrence O'Donnell/Liv Tyler/Young the Giant

Air Date: 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;

171. Carey Mulligan/Kate the Chemist

Air Date: 2018-07-13

Actress Carey Mulligan (Collateral (2018)). Also: Experiments with Kate the Chemist (Kate Biberdorf).

172. Armie Hammer/Colleen Ballinger/Paula Poundstone

Air Date: 2018-07-16

Actor Armie Hammer ("Sorry to Bother Your"); actress Colleen Ballinger (Haters Back Off! (2016)); comic Paula Poundstone performs;

173. Chrissy Metz/Lewis Black/Luke Combs

Air Date: 2018-07-17

Actress Chrissy Metz ("This Is Us"); comic Lewis Black; Luke Combs performs;

174. Anderson Cooper & Andy Cohen/Dominic Cooper/Beck

Air Date: 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;

175. Denzel Washington/Joe Kennedy III/Carmen Lagala

Air Date: 2018-07-19

Actor Denzel Washington (The Equalizer 2 (2018)); Rep. Joe Kennedy III (D-Mass); comic Carmen Lagala performs;

176. Janelle Monáe

Air Date: 2018-07-20

Janelle Monáe (Welcome to Marwen (2018)) talks and performs.

177. Eric Holder/John Cleese/Arctic Monkeys

Air Date: 2018-07-23

Former Attorney General Eric Holder; actor John Cleese; Arctic Monkeys perform;

178. Tatiana Maslany/Michael McFaul/Brian Huskey

Air Date: 2018-07-24

Actress Tatiana Maslany; Michael McFaul, former ambassador to Russia; actor Brian Huskey;

179. John Dickerson/Michaela Watkins

Air Date: 2018-07-25

Journalist John Dickerson (CBS This Morning (1992)); actress Michaela Watkins (Casual (2015));

180. Jake Tapper/Michael Pena/Dua Lipa

Air Date: 2018-07-26

Journalist Jake Tapper; actor Michael Peña (Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)); Dua Lipa performs;

181. Laura Linney/Sasheer Zamata/Lin-Manuel Miranda

Air Date: 2018-07-27

Laura Linney (Ozark (2017)); Sasheer Zamata performs stand-up. Also: A special performance from Stephen and Lin-Manuel Miranda.

182. Judd Apatow/Jace Norman/OneRepublic

Air Date: 2018-07-30

Filmmaker Judd Apatow; actor Jace Norman (Henry Danger (2014)); OneRepublic perform;

183. Paul Giamatti/Ronda Rousey/Paul Mecurio

Air Date: 2018-07-31

Actor Paul Giamatti (Billions (2016)); professional wrestler Ronda Rousey ("Mile 22"); comic Paul Mecurio performs;

184. Ewan McGregor/Adam Pally/Katie Hannigan

Air Date: 2018-08-01

Actor Ewan McGregor ("Christopher Robin"); actor Adam Pally ("Dog Days"); comic Katie Hannigan performs;

185. Chloe Grace Moretz/Bobcat Goldthwait/Katie Hannigan

Air Date: 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;

186. Rob Reiner/Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Air Date: 2018-08-03

Actor-director Rob Reiner (Shock and Awe (2017)). Also: Stephen looks back at his workout date with Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

187. Chris Hayes/Rob Corddry/Regina Spektor

Air Date: 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;

188. Joe Manganiello/Cory Booker/Michael Palascak

Air Date: 2018-08-07

Actor Joe Manganiello (Drunk Parents (2019)); Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.); comic Michael Palascak performs;

189. Jim Acosta/Nina Dobrev

Air Date: 2018-08-08

Journalist Jim Acosta; actress Nina Dobrev (Dog Days (2018));

190. Issa Rae/Darren Criss/Ronnie Chieng

Air Date: 2018-08-09

Actress Issa Rae (Insecure (2016)); actor Darren Criss (American Crime Story (2016)); comic Ronnie Chieng performs;

191. Nicki Minaj/Guy Pearce/Mac Miller

Air Date: 2018-08-13

Rapper Nicki Minaj; actor Guy Pearce (The Innocents (2018)); Mac Miller performs;

192. Mark Wahlberg/Bernie Sanders

Air Date: 2018-08-14

Actor Mark Wahlberg ("Mile 22"); Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.);

193. Jessica Biel/W. Kamau Bell/Elle King

Air Date: 2018-08-15

Actress Jessica Biel ("Shock and Awe" and "The Sinner"); comic W. Kamau Bell ("Sorry to Bother You"); Elle King performs;

194. Pod Save America/Constance Wu

Air Date: 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.

1. John Krasinski, Yvonne Orji

Air Date: 2018-09-04

Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski and actress Yvonne Orji.

2. Rob Lowe, John Kerry, Kathleen Madigan

Air Date: 2018-09-05

Stephen welcomes actor Rob Lowe, former Secretary of State John Kerry, and comic Kathleen Madigan.

3. Emma Thompson, Troye Sivan

Air Date: 2018-09-06

Stephen welcomes actress Emma Thompson and talks with musical guest Troye Sivan.

4. Sharon Osbourne, Kathleen Madigan, Jay Rock

Air Date: 2018-09-07

Stephen welcomes TV host Sharon Osbourne, comic Kathleen Madigan, with musical guest Jay Rock.

5. Bob Woodward, The Knocks, Foster the People

Air Date: 2018-09-10

Stephen welcomes journalist Bob Woodward with musical guests The Knocks and Foster the People.

6. Neil deGrasse Tyson, Michael Rapaport

Air Date: 2018-09-11

Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and actor Michael Rapaport.

7. Keira Knightley, Beto O'Rourke, Martha Stewart

Air Date: 2018-09-12

Stephen welcomes actress Keira Knightley, Rep. Beto O’Rourke, and television personality Martha Stewart.

8. John Heilemann, Alex Wagner, Judy Greer, First Aid Kit

Air Date: 2018-09-13

Stephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann, journalist Alex Wagner, actress Judy Greer, with musical guest First Aid Kit.

9. Anna Kendrick, Anne-Marie

Air Date: 2018-09-14

Stephen welcomes actress Anna Kendrick, with musical guest Anne-Marie.

10. “Admit It, You Forgot This Happened”

Air Date: 2018-09-18

A celebration of the show’s third anniversary. Stephen showcases a variety of clips from the show's past year.

11. Jane Fonda, Willie Nelson

Air Date: 2018-09-19

Stephen welcomes actress Jane Fonda and talks with musical guest Willie Nelson.

12. Tiffany Haddish, Iain Armitage

Air Date: 2018-09-20

Stephen welcomes actress Tiffany Haddish and actor Iain Armitage.

13. Hillary Rodham Clinton, Nik Dodani

Air Date: 2018-09-21

Stephen welcomes former secretary of state Hillary Rodham Clinton and comic Nik Dodani.

14. Emma Stone, Flight of the Conchords

Air Date: 2018-09-24

Stephen welcomes actress Emma Stone with musical guest Flight of the Conchords.

15. America Ferrera, Nas

Air Date: 2018-09-25

Stephen welcomes actress America Ferrera with musical guest Nas.

16. Candice Bergen, Jacinda Ardern, Jon Batiste

Air Date: 2018-09-26

Stephen welcomes actress Candice Bergen, Jacinda Ardern, prime minister of New Zealand, with musical guest Jon Batiste.

17. Jeff Bridges, Cedric the Entertainer, Mark Leibovich

Air Date: 2018-09-27

Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Bridges, actor Cedric the Entertainer, and author Mark Leibovich.

18. Kristen Bell, Mark Leibovich, Nik Dodani, Jeff Bridges

Air Date: 2018-09-28

Stephen welcomes actress Kristen Bell, author Mark Leibovich, actor Nik Dodani, and actor Jeff Bridges.

19. Jake Tapper, Eric Idle, Lauv, Julia Michaels

Air Date: 2018-10-01

Stephen welcomes TV host Jake Tapper, actor Eric Idle, with musical guests Lauv and Julia Michaels.

20. Eva Longoria, Damon Wayans Jr., Steve Kornacki

Air Date: 2018-10-02

Stephen welcomes actress Eva Longoria, actor Damon Wayans Jr., and journalist Steve Kornacki.

21. Nick Kroll, Jodie Whittaker, Cat Power

Air Date: 2018-10-03

Stephen welcomes actor Nick Kroll, actress Jodie Whittaker, with musical guest Cat Power.

22. Lady Gaga, Caitlin Peluffo

Air Date: 2018-10-04

Stephen welcomes singer Lady Gaga and comic Caitlin Peluffo.

23. Ellie Kemper, Sam Elliott

Air Date: 2018-10-05

Stephen welcomes actress Ellie Kemper and actor Sam Elliott.

24. Melissa McCarthy, Phoebe Robinson

Air Date: 2018-10-15

Stephen welcomes actress Melissa McCarthy and actress Phoebe Robinson.

25. Lin-Manuel Miranda, Brooke Baldwin, Laura Benanti

Air Date: 2018-10-16

Stephen welcomes actor Lin-Manuel Miranda, journalist Brooke Baldwin, and actress Laura Benanti.

26. Peter Dinklage, Busy Philipps, Noname

Air Date: 2018-10-17

Stephen welcomes actor Peter Dinklage, actress Busy Philipps, with musical guest Noname.

27. Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski, Laura Benanti, The Revivalists

Air Date: 2018-10-18

Stephen welcomes TV hosts Joe Scarborough with musical guests Mika Brzezinski, actress Laura Benanti, and The Revivalists.

28. Robin Wright, Caitlin Peluffo, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Melissa McCarthy

Air Date: 2018-10-19

Stephen welcomes actress Robin Wright, comic Caitlin Peluffo, former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, and actress Melissa McCarthy.

29. Sarah Silverman, Scott Bakula, Transviolet

Air Date: 2018-10-22

Stephen welcomes comic Sarah Silverman, actor Scott Bakula, with musical guest Transviolet.

30. Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Charlamagne Tha God

Air Date: 2018-10-23

Stephen welcomes podcast hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor, and TV personality Charlamagne Tha God.

31. Gerard Butler, Rowan Atkinson, Ina Garten

Air Date: 2018-10-24

Stephen welcomes actor Gerard Butler, actor Rowan Atkinson, and author Ina Garten.

32. Gayle King, Andrea Bocelli, Matteo Bocelli

Air Date: 2018-10-25

Stephen welcomes TV host Gayle King with musical guests Andrea and Matteo Bocelli.

33. Phil McGraw, Kayli Carter, Janelle Monáe

Air Date: 2018-10-26

Stephen welcomes Dr. Phil McGraw, actress Kayli Carter, with musical guest Janelle Monáe.

34. Kerry Washington, Taylor Mac

Air Date: 2018-10-29

Stephen welcomes actress Kerry Washington and talks with musical guest Taylor Mac.

35. Sarah Jessica Parker, Nancy Pelosi, Christine & the Queens

Air Date: 2018-10-30

Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Jessica Parker, Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D- Calif.), with musical guests Christine and the Queens.

36. Mike Myers, Christiane Amanpour

Air Date: 2018-10-31

Stephen welcomes actor Mike Myers and journalist Christiane Amanpour.

37. Chris Wallace, Cole Sprouse, Tony Bennett

Air Date: 2018-11-01

Stephen welcomes TV anchor Chris Wallace, actor Cole Sprouse, with musical guest Tony Bennett.

38. Billy Eichner, Itzhak Perlman

Air Date: 2018-11-02

Stephen welcomes actor Billy Eichner and talks with musical guest Itzhak Perlman.

39. Jude Law, Amy Klobuchar

Air Date: 2018-11-05

Stephen welcomes actor Jude Law and Senator Amy Klobuchar.

40. John Heilemann, Alex Wagner, Hasan Minhaj

Air Date: 2018-11-06

Stephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann, journalist Alex Wagner, and comic Hasan Minhaj. (A live broadcast for election night.)

41. Chris Pine, Major Garrett

Air Date: 2018-11-07

Stephen welcomes actor Chris Pine, Major Garrett, and CBS News chief White House correspondent.

42. Billy Crystal, Kirsten Gillibrand, Big Red Machine

Air Date: 2018-11-08

Stephen welcomes actor Billy Crystal, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, with musical guest Big Red Machine.

43. Alexander Skarsgård, Triumph The Insult Comic Dog, Big Red Machine

Air Date: 2018-11-09

Stephen welcomes actor Alexander Skarsgård, Triumph The Insult Comic Dog, with musical guest Big Red Machine.

44. Hugh Jackman, Jeff Tweedy, Six-String Soldiers

Air Date: 2018-11-12

Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Jackman, Jeff Tweedy talks and performs, and Six-String Soldiers sit in with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.

45. Rachel Weisz, Jason Mantzoukas, Demetri Martin, Dolph Lundgren

Air Date: 2018-11-13

Stephen welcomes actress Rachel Weisz, actor Jason Mantzoukas, comic Demetri Martin, and actor Dolph Lundgren.

46. Ricky Gervais, Bianna Golodryga, Flynn McGarry

Air Date: 2018-11-14

Stephen welcomes comic Ricky Gervais, TV personality Bianna Golodryga, and chef Flynn McGarry.

47. Ben Stiller, Jemele Hill, Jorja Smith

Air Date: 2018-11-15

Stephen welcomes actor Ben Stiller, sports journalist Jemele Hill, with musical guest Jorja Smith.

48. Timothée Chalamet, Sonia Sotomayor, Graham Kay

Air Date: 2018-11-16

Stephen welcomes actor Timothée Chalamet, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, and comic Graham Kay.

49. Millie Bobby Brown, Anthony Salvanto, Josh Groban

Air Date: 2018-11-19

Stephen welcomes actress Millie Bobby Brown, CBS News anchor Anthony Salvanto, with musical guest Josh Groban.

50. Michael Douglas, Ben Sasse

Air Date: 2018-11-20

Stephen welcomes actor Michael Douglas and Senator Ben Sasse.

51. Connie Britton, George R.R. Martin, José Andrés

Air Date: 2018-11-21

Stephen welcomes actress Connie Britton, author George R.R. Martin, and chef José Andrés.

52. Cartoon Thanks-travaganza

Air Date: 2018-11-26

Stephen and Jon’s Cartoon Thanks-travaganza.

53. Jon Stewart, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Jake Tapper, Kerry Washington, Charlamagne Tha God

Air Date: 2018-11-27

Stephen welcomes comedian Jon Stewart, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, journalist Jake Tapper, actress Kerry Washington, and comic Charlamagne Tha God.

54. Eric McCormack, David Alan Grier, Sara Bareilles

Air Date: 2018-11-28

Stephen welcomes actor Eric McCormack, actor David Alan Grier, with musical guest Sara Bareilles.

55. Garth Brooks, Tim Meadows

Air Date: 2018-11-29

Stephen welcomes singer Garth Brooks and actor Tim Meadows.

56. Michelle Obama, Common

Air Date: 2018-11-30

Stephen welcomes former first lady Michelle Obama with musical guest Common.

57. Catherine Zeta-Jones, Lucas Hedges, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats

Air Date: 2018-12-03

Stephen welcomes actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, actor Lucas Hedges, with musical guest Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats.

58. Julia Roberts, Patrick Wilson

Air Date: 2018-12-04

Stephen welcomes actress Julia Roberts and actor Patrick Wilson.

59. Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer

Air Date: 2018-12-05

Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Daniels and actress Emily Mortimer.

60. Bernie Sanders, Chris Gethard

Air Date: 2018-12-06

Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and comic Chris Gethard.

61. Kathy Griffin, Emma Willmann

Air Date: 2018-12-07

Stephen welcomes comic Kathy Griffin and comic Emma Willmann.

62. Bryan Cranston, Doris Kearns Goodwin

Air Date: 2018-12-10

Stephen welcomes actor Bryan Cranston and historian Doris Kearns Goodwin.

63. Whoopi Goldberg, Adam Pally, Jungle

Air Date: 2018-12-11

Stephen welcomes TV host Whoopi Goldberg, actor Adam Pally, with musical guest Jungle.

64. Leslie Mann, Brandon Micheal Hall, Lil' Wayne

Air Date: 2018-12-12

Stephen welcomes actress Leslie Mann, actor Brandon Micheal Hall, with musical guest Lil’ Wayne.

65. Diane Kruger, Rep. Joaquin Castro, Julián Castro, Ira Madison III

Air Date: 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.

66. Tony Shalhoub, Joe Wong, Bryan Cranston, Laura Linney, Rachel Dratch, John Oliver, Nick Kroll

Air Date: 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.

67. Sandra Bullock, Barry Jenkins

Air Date: 2018-12-17

Stephen welcomes actress Sandra Bullock and director Barry Jenkins.

68. Emily Blunt, Adam Schiff, St. Paul & The Broken Bones

Air Date: 2018-12-18

Stephen welcomes actress Emily Blunt, Rep. Adam Schiff, with musical guest St. Paul & The Broken Bones.

69. Steve Carell, KiKi Layne

Air Date: 2018-12-19

Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell and actress KiKi Layne.

70. John C. Reilly, Sen. Jeff Flake

Air Date: 2018-12-20

Stephen welcomes actor John C. Reilly and Senator Jeff Flake.

71. Laura Benanti, Jon Stewart, Jon Batiste & Stay Human

Air Date: 2018-12-21

Stephen welcomes actress Laura Benanti, comic Jon Stewart, with musical guest Jon Batiste & Stay Human.

72. Ethan Hawke, Jon Glaser, Taylor Bennett

Air Date: 2019-01-07

Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke, actor Jon Glaser, with musical guest Taylor Bennett.

73. Keegan-Michael Key, Josh Hutcherson

Air Date: 2019-01-08

Stephen welcomes actor Keegan-Michael Key and actor Josh Hutcherson.

74. Kevin Hart, Nicole Byer

Air Date: 2019-01-09

Stephen welcomes actor Kevin Hart and comic Nicole Byer.

75. Kamala Harris, Bradley Whitford, Gary Clark Jr.

Air Date: 2019-01-10

Stephen welcomes Senator Kamala Harris, actor Bradley Whitford, with musical guest Gary Clark Jr..

76. Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Jamie Oliver

Air Date: 2019-01-11

Stephen welcomes actor Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and chef Jamie Oliver.

77. James McAvoy, Sonequa Martin-Green, Kane Brown

Air Date: 2019-01-14

Stephen welcomes actor James McAvoy, actress Sonequa Martin-Green, with musical guest Kane Brown.

78. Kirsten Gillibrand, M. Night Shyamalan

Air Date: 2019-01-15

Stephen welcomes Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan.

79. Jake Gyllenhaal, Pete Holmes

Air Date: 2019-01-16

Stephen welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal, comic Pete Holmes.

80. Sarah Paulson, Killer Mike, Future

Air Date: 2019-01-17

Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Paulson, rapper Killer Mike, with musical guest Future.

81. William H. Macy, Rebecca Traister

Air Date: 2019-01-18

Stephen welcomes actor William H. Macy and author Rebecca Traister.

82. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Method Man

Air Date: 2019-01-21

Stephen welcomes Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and rapper Method Man.

83. Drew Barrymore, Mo Rocca, Maggie Rogers

Air Date: 2019-01-22

Stephen welcomes actress Drew Barrymore, TV personality Mo Rocca, with musical guest Maggie Rogers.

84. Matthew McConaughey, Better Oblivion Community Center

Air Date: 2019-01-23

Stephen welcomes actor Matthew McConaughey with musical guest Better Oblivion Community Center.

85. Michael Moore, Ken Marino, Dermot Kennedy

Air Date: 2019-01-24

Stephen welcomes filmmaker Michael Moore, actor Ken Marino, with musical guest Dermot Kennedy.

86. John Goodman, Samantha Ruddy

Air Date: 2019-01-25

Stephen welcomes actor John Goodman and comic Samantha Ruddy.

87. Cliff Sims, Paul Simon

Air Date: 2019-01-28

Stephen welcomes the former special assistant to President Donald Trump, Cliff Sims, with musical guest Paul Simon.

88. Chris Christie, Yvette Nicole Brown

Air Date: 2019-01-29

Stephen welcomes former Gov. Chris Christie and actress Yvette Nicole Brown.

89. John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner, Max Greenfield

Air Date: 2019-01-30

Stephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann, political consultant Mark McKinnon, journalist Alex Wagner, and actor Max Greenfield.

90. Ellen Page, Radhika Jones, Django Gold

Air Date: 2019-01-31

Stephen welcomes actress Ellen Page, Radhika Jones, Editor-in-Chief of “Vanity Fair”, and comic Django Gold.

91. Super Bowl Edition, with Conan O'Brien, James Taylor

Air Date: 2019-02-03

Stephen welcomes TV host Conan O’Brien, James Taylor performs, and surprise guests.

92. Taraji P. Henson, Matt Walsh, Marie Kondo

Air Date: 2019-02-04

Stephen welcomes actress Taraji P. Henson, actor Matt Walsh, and TV personality Marie Kondo.

93. Live broadcast following the State of the Union

Air Date: 2019-02-05

Stephen welcomes journalists Norah O’Donnell, John Dickerson, Gayle King and Bianna Golodryga, and filmmaker Spike Lee.

94. Steve Buscemi, Bret Baier, Sasha Sloan

Air Date: 2019-02-06

Stephen welcomes actor Steve Buscemi, TV personality Bret Baier, with musical guest Sasha Sloan.

95. Chris Pratt, Meghan McCain, Beirut

Air Date: 2019-02-07

Stephen welcomes actor Chris Pratt, TV personality Meghan McCain, with musical guest Beirut.

96. Glenn Close, Byron Bowers

Air Date: 2019-02-08

Stephen welcomes actress Glenn Close and comic Byron Bowers.

97. John Oliver, BLACKPINK

Air Date: 2019-02-11

Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver with musical guest BLACKPINK.

98. Regina King, Bill Gates, Melinda Gates, Jena Friedman

Air Date: 2019-02-12

Stephen welcomes actress Regina King, philanthropists Bill and Melinda Gates, and comic Jena Friedman.

99. Trevor Noah, Natasha Lyonne

Air Date: 2019-02-13

Stephen welcomes TV host Trevor Noah and actress Natasha Lyonne.

100. Bradley Cooper, Pete Buttigieg

Air Date: 2019-02-14

Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper and Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg.

101. Jeff Goldblum, Jacques Torres, The Marcus King Band

Air Date: 2019-02-15

Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum, chef Jacques Torres, with musical guest The Marcus King Band.

102. Jake Tapper, Amy Sedaris, The Claypool Lennon Delirium

Air Date: 2019-02-18

Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper, actress Amy Sedaris, with musical guest The Claypool Lennon Delirium.

103. Andrew McCabe, Dan Levy, Sigrid

Air Date: 2019-02-19

Stephen welcomes former Deputy Director of the FBI Andrew McCabe, actor Dan Levy, with musical guest Sigrid.

104. Reba McEntire, Margaret Brennan

Air Date: 2019-02-20

Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Reba McEntire and TV host Margaret Brennan.

105. Annette Bening, Ana Navarro, Ben Platt

Air Date: 2019-02-21

Stephen welcomes actress Annette Bening, political commentator Ana Navarro, with musical guest Ben Platt.

106. Don Cheadle, Colin Quinn

Air Date: 2019-02-22

Stephen welcomes actor Don Cheadle and comic Colin Quinn.

107. Julianne Moore, Thomas Lennon, Bebe Rexha

Air Date: 2019-03-04

Stephen welcomes actress Julianne Moore, actor Thomas Lennon, with musical guest Bebe Rexha.

108. Kit Harington, Amber Tamblyn, Hozier

Air Date: 2019-03-05

Stephen welcomes actor Kit Harington, actress Amber Tamblyn, with musical guest Hozier.

109. Willie Geist, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Dwayne Perkins

Air Date: 2019-03-06

Stephen welcomes TV personality Willie Geist, actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and comic Dwayne Perkins.

110. Gayle King, Pamela Adlon, Mumford & Sons

Air Date: 2019-03-07

Stephen welcomes journalist Gayle King, actress Pamela Adlon, with musical guest Mumford & Sons.

111. Cory Booker, Matt Ingebretson, Jake Weisman

Air Date: 2019-03-08

Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and actors Matt Ingebretson and Jake Weisman.

112. Damian Lewis, Tulsi Gabbard, Ellie Goulding

Air Date: 2019-03-11

Stephen welcomes actor Damian Lewis, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, with musical guest Ellie Goulding.

113. John Turturro, Andrew Rannells, Robyn

Air Date: 2019-03-12

Stephen welcomes actor John Turturro, actor Andrew Rannells, with musical guest Robyn.

114. Patricia Arquette, Ian McShane, Strand of Oaks, Jason Isbell, Amanda Shires

Air Date: 2019-03-13

Stephen welcomes actress Patricia Arquette, actor Ian McShane, Strand of Oaks, with musical guests Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires.

115. Christine Baranski, Adam Kinzinger, Aparna Nancherla

Air Date: 2019-03-14

Stephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, and comic Aparna Nancherla.

116. Laura Benanti, Donnie Wahlberg, Heidi Schreck, Christine Baranski

Air Date: 2019-03-15

Stephen welcomes actress Laura Benanti, actor Donnie Wahlberg, playwright Heidi Schreck, and actress Christine Baranski.

117. Lupita Nyong'o, Vicky Ward, Spike Jonze, Karen O, Danger Mouse

Air Date: 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.

118. Chris Hayes, Nico Parker

Air Date: 2019-03-19

Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Hayes and actress Nico Parker.

119. Paul Giamatti, Doug Jones, Aparna Nancherla, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Air Date: 2019-03-20

Stephen welcomes actor Paul Giamatti, Senator Doug Jones, comic Aparna Nancherla, and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

120. Elizabeth Warren, Tony Hale

Air Date: 2019-03-25

Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and actor Tony Hale.

121. Keri Russell, Martha Stewart

Air Date: 2019-03-26

Stephen welcomes actress Keri Russell and lifestyle expert Martha Stewart.

122. Charles Barkley, Tig Notaro

Air Date: 2019-03-27

Stephen welcomes sports analyst Charles Barkley and actress Tig Notaro.

123. Nathan Lane, Antoni Porowski, Bobby Berk, Jonathan Van Ness, Karamo Brown, Tan France

Air Date: 2019-04-01

Stephen welcomes actor Nathan Lane, TV personalities Antoni Porowski, Bobby Berk, Jonathan Van Ness, and Karamo Brown and Tan France.

124. Emilia Clarke, Henry Winkler, H.E.R.

Air Date: 2019-04-02

Stephen welcomes actress Emilia Clarke, actor Henry Winkler, with musical guest H.E.R..

125. John Lithgow, Stacey Abrams, Kevin Garrett

Air Date: 2019-04-03

Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow, politician Stacey Abrams, with musical guest Kevin Garrett.

126. Sandra Oh, Zachary Levi, Nina Nesbitt

Air Date: 2019-04-04

Stephen welcomes actress Sandra Oh, actor Zachary Levi, with musical guest Nina Nesbitt.

127. Hank Azaria, Henry Louis Gates Jr, Emilia Clarke, Jeff Goldblum

Air Date: 2019-04-05

Stephen welcomes actor Hank Azaria, literary critic Henry Louis Gates Jr, actress Emilia Clarke, and actor Jeff Goldblum.

128. Zach Galifianakis, Eric Swalwell, Ellie Goulding

Air Date: 2019-04-08

Stephen welcomes actor Zach Galifianakis, Rep. Eric Swalwell, with musical guest Ellie Goulding.

129. Michelle Williams, Emily Bazelon, Oscar the Grouch

Air Date: 2019-04-09

Stephen welcomes actress Michelle Williams, journalist Emily Bazelon, and a special appearance by Oscar the Grouch.

130. Anderson Cooper, Ruth Wilson, Ilhan Omar

Air Date: 2019-04-10

Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper, actress Ruth Wilson, and Rep. Ilhan Omar.

131. Molly Shannon, Gary Cole, Paul Simon, Trevor Noah

Air Date: 2019-04-15

Stephen welcomes actress Molly Shannon, actor Gary Cole, Paul Simon performs, and TV host Trevor Noah.

132. Laurie Metcalf, Ramy Youssef, Cage the Elephant

Air Date: 2019-04-16

Stephen welcomes actress Laurie Metcalf, actor Ramy Youssef, with musical guest Cage the Elephant.

133. Anna Palmer, Jake Sherman, The Lumineers, “The Avengers” & Peter Grosz

Air Date: 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.

134. Samantha Bee, Retta, Neal Katyal, Cage the Elephant

Air Date: 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.

135. Robert De Niro, Beth Behrs

Air Date: 2019-04-19

Stephen welcomes actor Robert De Niro and actress Beth Behrs.

136. Seth Rogen, Ronda Rousey, Jessica Yellin

Air Date: 2019-04-29

Stephen welcomes actor Seth Rogen, professional wrestler Ronda Rousey, and author Jessica Yellin.

137. Christina Applegate, Van Jones, Bear Grylls

Air Date: 2019-04-30

Stephen welcomes actress Christina Applegate, author Van Jones, and adventurer Bear Grylls.

138. Mariska Hargitay, Thomas Middleditch, Hootie & the Blowfish

Air Date: 2019-05-01

Stephen welcomes actress Mariska Hargitay, actor Thomas Middleditch, with musical guest Hootie & the Blowfish.

139. Chris Cuomo, Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins, James Taylor

Air Date: 2019-05-02

Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Cuomo, actor Nicholas Hoult, actress Lily Collins, with musical guest James Taylor.

140. Craig Ferguson, Ronda Rousey

Air Date: 2019-05-03

Stephen welcomes actor Craig Ferguson and professional wrestler Ronda Rousey.

141. Common, Rachel Dratch, Maren Morris

Air Date: 2019-05-06

Stephen welcomes actor Common, actress Rachel Dratch, with musical guest Maren Morris.

142. Anne Hathaway, Ari Melber

Air Date: 2019-05-07

Stephen welcomes actress Anne Hathaway and attorney Ari Melber.

143. Bryan Cranston, RuPaul Charles, Bonnie Raitt

Air Date: 2019-05-08

Stephen welcomes actor Bryan Cranston, TV host RuPaul Charles, with musical guest Bonnie Raitt.

144. Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Anna Chlumsky, Tony Hale, Reid Scott, Timothy Simons, Matt Walsh, Kevin Dunn, Gary Cole, Sam Richardson, Sarah Sutherland, Clea DuVall

Air Date: 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”).

145. Keanu Reeves, Santino Fontana

Air Date: 2019-05-10

Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves, actor Santino Fontana, and a special appearance by actor Bryan Cranston.

146. Bill Hader, James Bay

Air Date: 2019-05-13

Stephen welcomes actor Bill Hader with musical guest James Bay.

147. Gayle King, Anthony Mason, Tony Dokoupil, Pete Holmes, The National

Air Date: 2019-05-14

Stephen welcomes TV hosts Gayle King, Anthony Mason with musical guests Tony Dokoupil, comic Pete Holmes, and The National.

148. Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, BTS

Air Date: 2019-05-15

Stephen welcomes podcast hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and talks with musical guests Tommy Vietor, and BTS.

149. The Cast of The Big Bang Theory, Barenaked Ladies

Air Date: 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.

150. Olivia Wilde, Scott Pelley, BTS

Air Date: 2019-05-17

Stephen welcomes actress Olivia Wilde, journalist Scott Pelley, with musical guest BTS.

151. Julianna Margulies, Adm. William McRaven, The Broadway cast of 'The Prom'

Air Date: 2019-05-20

Stephen welcomes actress Julianna Margulies, retired Adm. William McRaven, and performance from the cast of “The Prom.”

152. Howard Stern

Air Date: 2019-05-21

Stephen welcomes radio host Howard Stern.

153. Senator Kamala Harris, Kaitlyn Dever

Air Date: 2019-05-22

Stephen welcomes democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and actress Kaitlyn Dever.

154. Conan O'Brien, Jim Sciutto, The National

Air Date: 2019-05-23

Stephen welcomes talk show host Conan O’Brien, journalist Jim Sciutto, with musical guest The National.

155. Wanda Sykes, Vanessa Bayer

Air Date: 2019-06-03

Stephen welcomes actress Wanda Sykes and actress Vanessa Bayer.

156. Emma Thompson, Adam Scott, Spiritualized

Air Date: 2019-06-04

Stephen welcomes actress Emma Thompson, actor Adam Scott, with musical guest Spiritualized.

157. James Corden, Zoë Kravitz, Lewis Capaldi

Air Date: 2019-06-05

Stephen welcomes TV host James Corden, actress Zoë Kravitz, with musical guest Lewis Capaldi.

158. Mindy Kaling, Seth Green

Air Date: 2019-06-06

Stephen welcomes actress Mindy Kaling and actor Seth Green.

159. Elisabeth Moss, Matt Bomer, Steven Rogers

Air Date: 2019-06-07

Stephen welcomes actress Elisabeth Moss, actor Matt Bomer, and comic Steven Rogers.

160. Samuel L. Jackson, Ash Carter

Air Date: 2019-06-10

Stephen welcomes actor Samuel L. Jackson and former Defense Secretary Ash Carter.

161. Tim McGraw, Jon Meacham, Tessa Thompson, Jessie Reyez ft. 6lack

Air Date: 2019-06-11

Stephen welcomes singer Tim McGraw, historian Jon Meacham, actress Tessa Thompson, with musical guests Jessie Reyez and 6lack.

162. Beto O'Rourke, Billy Porter

Air Date: 2019-06-12

Stephen welcomes democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke and actor Billy Porter.

163. Kevin Bacon, Mark Ronson, Lykke Li

Air Date: 2019-06-13

Stephen welcomes actor Kevin Bacon, Mark Ronson talks, with musical guests and with Lykke Li.

164. Aubrey Plaza, Dan Abrams

Air Date: 2019-06-14

Stephen welcomes actress Aubrey Plaza and journalist Dan Abrams.

165. Dax Shepard, Preet Bharara, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real

Air Date: 2019-06-17

Stephen welcomes actor Dax Shepard, lawyer Preet Bharara, with musical guest Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real.

166. Chris Matthews, Jessie Buckley

Air Date: 2019-06-18

Stephen welcomes TV host Chris Matthews and talks with musical guest Jessie Buckley.

167. Ice Cube, Tig Notaro

Air Date: 2019-06-19

Stephen welcomes actor Ice Cube and comic Tig Notaro.

168. Russell Crowe, The Raconteurs

Air Date: 2019-06-20

Stephen welcomes actor Russell Crowe with musical guest The Raconteurs.

169. Naomi Watts, Lori Lightfoot, The Raconteurs

Air Date: 2019-06-21

Stephen welcomes actress Naomi Watts, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, with musical guest The Raconteurs.

170. Tom Holland, Andrew Yang, Jenny Lewis

Air Date: 2019-06-24

Stephen welcomes actor Tom Holland and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang, with musical guest Jenny Lewis.

171. Zendaya, Julian Edelman

Air Date: 2019-06-25

Stephen welcomes actress Zendaya and professional football player Julian Edelman.

172. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Incubus

Air Date: 2019-06-26

Stephen welcomes Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez with musical guest Incubus.

173. Chris Christie, Carly Zakin, Danielle Weisberg

Air Date: 2019-06-27

Stephen welcomes former Gov. Chris Christie and the Skimm founders Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg.

174. Ricky Gervais, X Ambassadors

Air Date: 2019-07-15

Stephen welcomes actor Ricky Gervais with musical guest X Ambassadors.

175. Awkwafina, Donny Deutsch, The Mountain Goats

Air Date: 2019-07-16

Stephen welcomes actress Awkwafina, TV personality Donny Deutsch, with musical guest The Mountain Goats.

176. Sofía Vergara, David Cross, Tove Lo

Air Date: 2019-07-17

Stephen welcomes actress Sofía Vergara, comic David Cross, with musical guest Tove Lo.

177. Norah O'Donnell, Topher Grace

Air Date: 2019-07-18

News anchor Norah O'Donnell and actor Topher Grace appear as guests. Ahamed Weinberg performs stand-up comedy.

178. John Oliver, Joe Namath

Air Date: 2019-07-19

Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and retired professional football player Joe Namath.

179. Jake Gyllenhaal, Marianne Williamson, Daniel Simonsen

Air Date: 2019-07-22

Stephen welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal, Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson, and stand-up comedian Daniel Simonsen.

180. Julián Castro, Tony Hale, Nilüfer Yanya

Air Date: 2019-07-23

Stephen welcomes democratic presidential candidate Julián Castro, actor Tony Hale, with musical guest Nilüfer Yanya.

181. Chris Wallace, Jamie Bell

Air Date: 2019-07-24

Stephen welcomes TV host Chris Wallace and actor Jamie Bell.

182. Jeff Goldblum, Aisha Tyler

Air Date: 2019-07-25

Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum and actress Aisha Tyler.

183. John Leguizamo, Ricky Gervais, Candice Thompson

Air Date: 2019-07-26

Stephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo, actor Ricky Gervais, and comic Candice Thompson.

184. Idris Elba, Maude Apatow, Perry Farrell

Air Date: 2019-07-29

Stephen welcomes actor Idris Elba, actress Maude Apatow, with musical guest Perry Farrell.

185. Jeff Daniels, Katy Tur, Jacob Soboroff

Air Date: 2019-07-30

Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Daniels and journalists Katy Tur and Jacob Soboroff.

186. Rahm Emanuel, Michael Ian Black

Air Date: 2019-07-31

Stephen welcomes former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and actor Michael Ian Black.

187. Meek Mill, Nicholas Braun

Air Date: 2019-08-01

Stephen welcomes rapper Meek Mill and actor Nicholas Braun.

188. Brian Cox,Hannah Gadsby, and Shane Torres.

Air Date: 2019-08-05

Stephen welcomes actor Brian Cox, comic Hannah Gadsby, and stand-up comedian Shane Torres.

189. Amanda Seyfried, Jacob Tremblay, Brady Noon, Keith L. Williams

Air Date: 2019-08-06

Stephen welcomes actress Amanda Seyfried, actors Jacob Tremblay, and Brady Noon and Keith L. Williams (“Good Boys”).

190. Tiffany Haddish, Jared Harris, The Smashing Pumpkins

Air Date: 2019-08-07

Stephen welcomes actress Tiffany Haddish, actor Jared Harris, with musical guest The Smashing Pumpkins.

191. Ron Burgundy

Air Date: 2019-08-08

Stephen welcomes special guest Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell).

192. Cate Blanchett, Marc Maron

Air Date: 2019-08-12

Stephen welcomes actress Cate Blanchett and actor Marc Maron.

193. Jada Pinkett Smith, Rep. Ayanna Pressley, Goo Goo Dolls

Air Date: 2019-08-13

Stephen welcomes actress Jada Pinkett Smith, Rep. Ayanna Pressley, with musical guest Goo Goo Dolls.

194. Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Jillian Bell, Tori Kelly

Air Date: 2019-08-14

Stephen welcomes actor Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, actress Jillian Bell, with musical guest Tori Kelly.

195. Kirsten Dunst, Adam Devine, Lee Pace

Air Date: 2019-08-15

Stephen welcomes actress Kirsten Dunst, actor Adam Devine, and actor Lee Pace.

1. Jim Gaffigan, Ann Curry

Air Date: 2019-09-03

Stephen welcomes actor Jim Gaffigan and journalist Ann Curry.

2. Vice President Joe Biden, Pixies

Air Date: 2019-09-04

Stephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden and a musical performance by Pixies.

3. Pete Buttigieg, Graham Norton

Air Date: 2019-09-05

Stephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg and TV host Graham Norton.

4. Condoleezza Rice, Bill Skarsgård, Banks

Air Date: 2019-09-09

Stephen welcomes former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, actor Bill Skarsgård, and a musical performance by BANKS.

5. Ansel Elgort, Jodi Kantor, Megan Twohey

Air Date: 2019-09-10

Stephen welcomes actor Ansel Elgort and journalists Jodi Kantor & Megan Twohey.

6. James McAvoy; Stephen King; Vampire Weekend

Air Date: 2019-09-11

Stephen welcomes actor James McAvoy, author Stephen King, and a musical performance by Vampire Weekend.

7. Jake Tapper, Jon Lovett

Air Date: 2019-09-12

Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper and screenwriter Jon Lovett.

8. Tom Hiddleston, Marie Osmond

Air Date: 2019-09-16

Stephen welcomes actor Tom Hiddleston and talk show host Marie Osmond.

9. Elizabeth Warren, Barry Williams, Maureen McCormick, Christopher Knight, Eve Plumb, Mike Lookinland, Susan Olsen

Air Date: 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”).

10. Billy Crystal, Thomas Rhett

Air Date: 2019-09-18

Stephen welcomes actor Billy Crystal and a musical performance by Thomas Rhett.

11. Taraji P. Henson, Aasif Mandvi, Kevin Camia

Air Date: 2019-09-19

Stephen welcomes actress Taraji P. Henson, actor Aasif Mandvi, and comic Kevin Camia.

12. The Best of Season 4: The Greatest Season 4 of All Time!

Air Date: 2019-09-20

A recap of the best moments of Season 4.

13. Paul McCartney

Air Date: 2019-09-23

Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Paul McCartney.

14. Whoopi Goldberg, Ta-Nehisi Coates

Air Date: 2019-09-24

Stephen welcomes talk show host Whoopi Goldberg and author Ta-Nehisi Coates.

15. Renée Zellweger, Walton Goggins

Air Date: 2019-09-25

Stephen welcomes actress Renée Zellweger and actor Walton Goggins.

16. Sen. Bernie Sanders, Brittany Howard

Air Date: 2019-09-26

Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Brittany Howard.

17. Patricia Heaton, Tegan and Sara

Air Date: 2019-09-27

Stephen welcomes actress Patricia Heaton plus an interview with and musical performance by Tegan & Sara.

18. Hillary Rodham Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, Wilco

Air Date: 2019-09-30

Stephen welcomes former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton & daughter Chelsea Clinton and a musical performance by Wilco.

19. Rachel Maddow, Thom Yorke

Air Date: 2019-10-01

Stephen welcomes TV host Rachel Maddow and musician Thom Yorke.

20. Rami Malek, Jill Soloway, Leah Bonnema

Air Date: 2019-10-02

Stephen welcomes actor Rami Malek, TV director Jill Soloway, and comic Leah Bonnema.

21. Carrie Underwood, Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes

Air Date: 2019-10-03

Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Carrie Underwood, filmmaker Kevin Smith, and actor Jason Mewes.

22. Jon Hamm, Pete Alonso

Air Date: 2019-10-04

Stephen welcomes actor Jon Hamm and professional baseball player Pete Alonso.

23. Neil deGrasse Tyson, Susan Rice

Air Date: 2019-10-07

Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and former national security adviser Susan Rice.

24. Will Smith, Andrew Scott

Air Date: 2019-10-08

Stephen welcomes actor Will Smith and actor Andrew Scott.

25. Jonathan Van Ness, Brett Gelman, Big Thief, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Pete Buttigieg

Air Date: 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.

26. John Oliver, Amy Sedaris, Paul McCartney, Big Thief

Air Date: 2019-10-10

Stephen welcomes comic John Oliver, actress Amy Sedaris, singer-songwriter Paul McCartney, and a musical performance by Big Thief.

27. Julie Andrews, Jonathan Groff, YUNGBLUD ft. Dan Reynolds

Air Date: 2019-10-21

Stephen welcomes actress Julie Andrews, actor Jonathan Groff, and a musical performance by YUNGBLUD ft. Dan Reynolds.

28. John Lithgow, Camila Mendes, Julie Andrews

Air Date: 2019-10-22

Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow, actress Camila Mendes, and actress Julie Andrews.

29. Ronan Farrow, Andrea Savage

Air Date: 2019-10-23

Stephen welcomes journalist Ronan Farrow and actress Andrea Savage.

30. Steve Carell, Toby Keith

Air Date: 2019-10-24

Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell and a musical performance by Toby Keith.

31. Eddie Murphy, Ree Drummond

Air Date: 2019-10-25

Stephen welcomes actor Eddie Murphy and blogger Ree Drummond.

32. Queen Latifah, Radhika Jones

Air Date: 2019-10-28

Stephen welcomes actress Queen Latifah, Radhika Jones, and editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair.

33. Jennifer Aniston, Thomas Middleditch

Air Date: 2019-10-29

Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Aniston and actor Thomas Middleditch.

34. Norman Reedus, Cynthia Erivo, Miranda Lambert

Air Date: 2019-10-30

Stephen welcomes actor Norman Reedus, actress Cynthia Erivo, and a musical performance by Miranda Lambert.

35. Nancy Pelosi

Air Date: 2019-10-31

Stephen welcomes speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.

36. Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Conan O'Brien, Rob Corddry

Air Date: 2019-11-01

Stephen welcomes rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, TV host Conan O’Brien, and actor Rob Corddry.

37. Tim McGraw, Senator Sherrod Brown

Air Date: 2019-11-04

Stephen welcomes country singer Tim McGraw and Sen Sherrod Brown.

38. Elizabeth Banks, Amy Klobuchar

Air Date: 2019-11-05

Stephen welcomes actress Elizabeth Banks and Senator Amy Klobuchar.

39. Helen Mirren, Ian McKellen, “MasterChef Junior” Contestants

Air Date: 2019-11-06

Stephen welcomes actress Helen Mirren, actor Ian McKellen, and contestants from the “MasterChef Junior” contest.

40. John Dickerson, King Princess

Air Date: 2019-11-07

Stephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson, and a musical performance by King Princess.

41. Liev Schreiber, Daniel Kaluuya, Cold War Kids

Air Date: 2019-11-12

Stephen welcomes actor Liev Schreiber, actor Daniel Kaluuya, and a musical performance by Cold War Kids.

42. Tim Robbins, Nicole Wallace

Air Date: 2019-11-13

Stephen welcomes actor Tim Robbins and political analyst Nicolle Wallace.

43. Mark Ruffalo, Andy Cohen, Thom Yorke

Air Date: 2019-11-14

Stephen welcomes actor Mark Ruffalo, TV host Andy Cohen, and a musical performance by Thom Yorke.

44. David Harbour, Karen Olivo, Aaron Tveit

Air Date: 2019-11-15

Stephen welcomes actor David Harbour plus an interview with and musical performance by Karen Olivo & Aaron Tveit.

45. Adam Driver, The 1975, Jacinda Ardern

Air Date: 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.

46. Helena Bonham Carter, Lucy Lawless, Bret McKenzie

Air Date: 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.

47. John Heilemann, Alex Wagner

Air Date: 2019-11-20

Stephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann and journalist Alex Wagner, plus “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 3.

48. Kamala Harris, Lady Antebellum

Air Date: 2019-11-21

Stephen welcomes Senator Kamala Harris and a musical performance by Lady Antebellum, plus “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 4.

49. Daniel Craig, Lena Waithe

Air Date: 2019-11-22

Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Craig and actress Lena Waithe, plus “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 5.

50. Robert De Niro, J.J. Abrams

Air Date: 2019-11-25

Stephen welcomes actor Robert De Niro and filmmaker J.J. Abrams.

51. Paul Rudd, Adrienne Warren

Air Date: 2019-11-26

Stephen welcomes actor Paul Rudd and actress Adrienne Warren.

52. LL Cool J, José Andrés

Air Date: 2019-11-27

Stephen welcomes actor LL Cool J, plus an interview with and a cooking demo by José Andrés.

53. Eddie Redmayne, Joe Pera, Pharrell Williams

Air Date: 2019-12-04

Stephen welcomes actor Eddie Redmayne, comedian/actor Joe Pera, and a musical performance by Pharrell Williams.

54. Scarlett Johansson, The Weeknd

Air Date: 2019-12-05

Stephen welcomes actress Scarlett Johansson, and a musical performance by The Weeknd.

55. Pharrell Williams, Chris Parnell, The Weeknd

Air Date: 2019-12-06

Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Pharrell Williams, actor Chris Parnell, and a musical performance by The Weeknd.

56. Saoirse Ronan, Tom Brokaw

Air Date: 2019-12-09

Stephen welcomes actress Saoirse Ronan and journalist Tom Brokaw.

57. Ed Harris, Florence Pugh, Jon Batiste

Air Date: 2019-12-10

Stephen welcomes actor Ed Harris, actress Florence Pugh, and a musical performance by Jon Batiste.

58. Clive Owen, Samantha Power, Thomas Rhett

Air Date: 2019-12-11

Stephen welcomes actor Clive Owen, former ambassador to the UN Samantha Power, and a musical performance by Thomas Rhett.

59. Rep. Adam Schiff

Air Date: 2019-12-12

Stephen welcomes Rep. Adam Schiff.

60. Mark Harmon, Caitlin Weierhauser

Air Date: 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.”

61. Aaron Paul, Idina Menzel

Air Date: 2019-12-16

Stephen welcomes actor Aaron Paul and a musical performance by Idina Menzel.

62. Jamie Foxx

Air Date: 2019-12-17

Stephen welcomes actor Jamie Foxx.

63. Charlize Theron, Martha Stewart

Air Date: 2019-12-18

Stephen welcomes actress Charlize Theron and television personality Martha Stewart.

64. Jennifer Hudson, Jonathan Pryce, Sharon Van Etten, Norah Jones

Air Date: 2019-12-19

Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Hudson, actor Jonathan Pryce, and a musical performance by Sharon Van Etten ft. Norah Jones.

65. Jane Fonda, Tan France, Miranda Lambert

Air Date: 2020-01-06

Stephen welcomes actress Jane Fonda, TV personality Tan France, and a musical performance by Miranda Lambert.

66. Rose Byrne, Bobby Cannavale, Jamie Oliver, Kate Willett

Air Date: 2020-01-07

Stephen welcomes actress Rose Byrne, actor Bobby Cannavale, chef Jamie Oliver, and a comedy performance by Kate Willett.

67. Larry David, Pedro Gonzalez

Air Date: 2020-01-08

Stephen welcomes actor Larry David with a comedy performance by Pedro Gonzalez.

68. Bernie Sanders, Penn Badgley

Air Date: 2020-01-09

Stephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders and actor Penn Badgley.

69. Laura Dern, Kesha

Air Date: 2020-01-10

Stephen welcomes actress Laura Dern plus an interview with and musical performance by Kesha.

70. Joe Scarborough & Mika Brzezinski, Cast of TINA: The Tina Turner Musical

Air Date: 2020-01-13

Stephen welcomes TV hosts Joe Scarborough & Mika Brzezinski and a performance by the cast of “TINA: The Tina Turner Musical.”

71. Michael Bloomberg

Air Date: 2020-01-14

Stephen welcomes presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg.

72. Andrew Yang, Abby McEnany

Air Date: 2020-01-15

Stephen welcomes presidential candidate Andrew Yang and actress Abby McEnany.

73. Josh Gad, Tamron Hall, Tiana Major9, Earthgang

Air Date: 2020-01-16

Stephen welcomes actor Josh Gad, journalist Tamron Hall, and a musical performance by Tiana Major9 & Earthgang.

74. Jim Gaffigan, Tom Steyer

Air Date: 2020-01-20

Stephen welcomes stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan and American philanthropist Tom Steyer.

75. Patrick Stewart, Dick Cavett

Air Date: 2020-01-21

Stephen welcomes actor Patrick Stewart and TV personality Dick Cavett.

76. John Mulaney

Air Date: 2020-01-22

Stephen welcomes John Mulaney.

77. Chris Cuomo, David Alan Grier, Jon Stewart

Air Date: 2020-01-23

Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Cuomo, actor David Alan Grier, and a special appearance from actor Jon Stewart.

78. Antonio Banderas, Jay Hernandez

Air Date: 2020-01-28

Stephen welcomes actor Antonio Banderas and actor Jay Hernandez, from the CBS drama Magnum P.I.

79. Steve Martin, Steep Canyon Rangers

Air Date: 2020-01-29

Stephen welcomes actor Steve Martin, and a musical performance by Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers.

80. Samantha Bee, Michael Stipe, Dana Carvey

Air Date: 2020-01-30

Stephen welcomes actress Samantha Bee, singer-songwriter Michael Stipe and a special appearance by comedian Dana Carvey.

81. Edie Falco, Fortune Feimster, Algiers, the cast of 'Cheer'

Air Date: 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.”

82. James Taylor, Rob McElhenney, Triumph The Insult Comic Dog

Air Date: 2020-02-03

Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter James Taylor, actor Rob McElhenney, and a special appearance by Triumph The Insult Comic Dog.

83. John Leguizamo, Philip Rucker, Carol Leonnig

Air Date: 2020-02-04

Stephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo, reporter Philip Rucker, and journalist Carol Leonnig.

84. Jim Carrey

Air Date: 2020-02-05

Stephen welcomes actor Jim Carrey.

85. Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Patton Oswalt

Air Date: 2020-02-06

Stephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg and actor Patton Oswalt.

86. James Taylor, Joe Mantegna, Michael Kiwanuka

Air Date: 2020-02-07

Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter James Taylor, actor Joe Mantegna, and a musical performance by Michael Kiwanuka.

87. John Oliver, Alex Ebert

Air Date: 2020-02-10

Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by Alex Ebert.

88. Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Moses Sumney

Air Date: 2020-02-11

Stephen welcomes actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus and a musical performance by Moses Sumney.

89. Will Ferrell

Air Date: 2020-02-12

Stephen welcomes actor Will Ferrell.

90. James Marsden, Sam Heughan, John Oliver

Air Date: 2020-02-13

Stephen welcomes actor James Marsden, actor Sam Heughan, and a special appearance by John Oliver.

91. Rahm Emanuel, Hailee Steinfeld

Air Date: 2020-02-24

Stephen welcomes former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, and a musical performance by Hailee Steinfeld.

92. Chris Christie, Nathaniel Rateliff

Air Date: 2020-02-25

Stephen welcomes former Gov. Chris Christie and a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff.

93. Jason Segel, Charlotte Alter, Elizabeth Warren

Air Date: 2020-02-26

Stephen welcomes actor Jason Segel, journalist Charlotte Alter, and Senator Elizabeth Warren.

94. John Turturro, Charlamagne Tha God, KALEO

Air Date: 2020-02-27

Stephen welcomes actor John Turturro, radio personality Charlamagne Tha God, and a musical performance by KALEO.

95. Tyra Banks, Coyote Peterson

Air Date: 2020-02-28

Stephen welcomes actress Tyra Banks and wildlife educator Coyote Peterson.

96. Ty Burrell, John Heilemann, James Taylor

Air Date: 2020-03-02

Stephen welcomes actor Ty Burrell, journalist John Heilemann, and a musical performance by James Taylor.

97. Anthony Mackie, Susan Glasser, David Alan Grier

Air Date: 2020-03-03

Stephen welcomes actor Anthony Mackie, journalist Susan Glasser, and actor David Alan Grier.

98. Chris Hayes, David Chang

Air Date: 2020-03-04

Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Hayes and TV personality David Chang.

99. Keith Urban, Casey Wilson

Air Date: 2020-03-05

Stephen welcomes actress Casey Wilson, plus an interview with and a musical performance by Keith Urban.

100. Neil deGrasse Tyson, Hannah Einbinder, Ty Burrell

Air Date: 2020-03-06

Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, a stand-up comedy performance by Hannah Einbinder, and a special appearance by Ty Burrell.

101. John Krasinski, Rachael & Vilray

Air Date: 2020-03-09

Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski and a musical performance by Rachael & Vilray.

102. Charles Barkley, Peter Sarsgaard

Air Date: 2020-03-10

Stephen welcomes former professional basketball player Charles Barkley and actor Peter Sarsgaard.

103. Hank Azaria, Suzy Nakamura

Air Date: 2020-03-11

Stephen welcomes actor Hank Azaria and actress Suzy Nakamura.

104. Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Air Date: 2020-03-12

Stephen welcomes medical reporter Dr. Sanjay Gupta.

105. John Oliver

Air Date: 2020-03-30

Stephen Colbert from home, with special guest John Oliver.

106. Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Karl, John Prine

Air Date: 2020-03-31

Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Radcliffe, journalist Jonathan Karl, and a musical performance by John Prine.

107. Ryan Reynolds, Keith Urban

Air Date: 2020-04-01

Stephen welcomes actor Ryan Reynolds, and a musical performance by Keith Urban.

108. Nancy Pelosi, Alicia Keys

Air Date: 2020-04-02

Stephen welcomes Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, plus an interview with and musical performance by Alicia Keys.

109. Lady Gaga, Chance The Rapper, Jim James

Air Date: 2020-04-06

Stephen welcomes singer Lady Gaga, Chance The Rapper, and a musical performance by Jim James.

110. Conan O'Brien, Michael Stipe

Air Date: 2020-04-07

Stephen welcomes TV host Conan O’Brien and a musical performance by Michael Stipe.

111. Senator Bernie Sanders, Brandi Carlile

Air Date: 2020-04-08

Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical tribute to John Prine by Brandi Carlile.

112. Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Jon Meacham, Dave Matthews

Air Date: 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.

113. Matthew McConaughey, Sam Hunt

Air Date: 2020-04-13

Stephen welcomes actor Matthew McConaughey, and a musical performance by Sam Hunt.

114. Dr. Jonathan LaPook, Cate Blanchett

Air Date: 2020-04-14

Stephen welcomes CBS News’ chief medical correspondent, Dr. Jonathan LaPook, and actress Cate Blanchett.

115. Shaquille O'Neal, Jessica Meir, Matt Berninger

Air Date: 2020-04-15

Stephen welcomes retired basketball player Shaquille O’Neal, astronaut Jessica Meir, and a musical performance by Matt Berninger of the National.

116. Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Steve Martin

Air Date: 2020-04-16

Stephen welcomes actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge and a special appearance by Steve Martin.

117. Trevor Noah, Willie, Lukas & Micah Nelson

Air Date: 2020-04-20

Stephen welcomes television host Trevor Noah, and a musical performance by Willie, Lukas & Micah Nelson.

118. Michael Moore, Brett Eldredge

Air Date: 2020-04-21

Stephen welcomes filmmaker Michael Moore and a musical performance by Brett Eldredge.

119. Nathan Lane, José Andrés

Air Date: 2020-04-22

Stephen welcomes actor Nathan Lane and Chef José Andrés.

120. Bill Gates, Claire Danes, Mandy Patinkin

Air Date: 2020-04-23

Stephen welcomes co-founder of Microsoft Corporation Bill Gates, actress Claire Danes, and actor Mandy Patinkin.

121. John Mulaney, John Fogerty

Air Date: 2020-04-27

Stephen welcomes comedian John Mulaney and a musical performance by John Fogerty.

122. Jake Gyllenhaal, M. Ward

Air Date: 2020-04-28

Stephen welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal, and a musical performance by M. Ward.

123. Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg, Haim

Air Date: 2020-04-29

Stephen welcomes Senator Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg, former mayor of South Bend, Ind., and a musical performance by Haim.

124. Senator Chuck Schumer, Paul Giamatti

Air Date: 2020-04-30

Stephen welcomes Senator Chuck Schumer and actor Paul Giamatti.

125. Thandie Newton, Ina Garten, John Mulaney

Air Date: 2020-05-01

Stephen welcomes actress Thandie Newton, television host Ina Garten, and a special appearance by John Mulaney.

126. Anderson Cooper, Mark Foster

Air Date: 2020-05-04

Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by Mark Foster.

127. Stephen King, Sheryl Crow

Air Date: 2020-05-05

Stephen welcomes author Stephen King and a musical performance by Sheryl Crow.

128. Robert De Niro, Randy Newman

Air Date: 2020-05-06

Stephen welcomes actor Robert De Niro and a musical performance by Randy Newman.

129. Governor Andrew Cuomo, Christine and the Queens

Air Date: 2020-05-07

Stephen welcomes New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, and a musical performance by Christine & the Queens.

130. Jake Tapper, Tame Impala

Air Date: 2020-05-11

Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper and a musical performance by Tame Impala.

131. Christine Baranski, Ellie Kemper

Air Date: 2020-05-12

Stephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski and actress Ellie Kemper.

132. Hugh Laurie, Benjamin Gibbard

Air Date: 2020-05-13

Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Laurie and a musical performance by Benjamin Gibbard.

133. John Lithgow, Alison Roman

Air Date: 2020-05-14

Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and author Alison Roman.

134. Kumail Nanjiani, Andra Day, Elmo

Air Date: 2020-05-18

Stephen welcomes actor Kumail Nanjiani, a musical performance by Andra Day, and a special appearance by Elmo.

135. Gayle King, Amy Sedaris

Air Date: 2020-05-19

Stephen welcomes TV host Gayle King and actress Amy Sedaris.

136. Steve Carell, Wilco, Nick Kroll

Air Date: 2020-05-20

Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell, and a musical performance by Wilco, plus a special appearance by Nick Kroll.

137. Vice President Joe Biden

Air Date: 2020-05-21

Stephen welcomes Vice President Joe Biden.

138. Killer Mike, Chris Hayes

Air Date: 2020-06-01

Stephen welcomes rapper Killer Mike and political commentator Chris Hayes.

139. Keegan-Michael Key, Wes Moore

Air Date: 2020-06-02

Stephen welcomes actor Keegan-Michael Key and author Wes Moore.

140. Charlamagne Tha God, Tunde Adebimpe

Air Date: 2020-06-03

Stephen welcomes radio personality Charlamagne Tha God and a musical performance by Tunde Adebimpe of TV on the Radio.

141. Cory Booker, Brian Wilson

Air Date: 2020-06-04

Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and a musical performance by Brian Wilson.

142. Karen Bass, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Grace Potter

Air Date: 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.

143. Chris Wallace, Emmanuel Acho

Air Date: 2020-06-09

Stephen welcomes news anchor Chris Wallace, and sports analyst and former NFL athlete Emmanuel Acho.

144. Stacey Abrams, Megan Rapinoe, The Flaming Lips

Air Date: 2020-06-10

Stephen welcomes politician Stacey Abrams, professional soccer player Megan Rapinoe, and a performance by The Flaming Lips.

145. Wesley Lowery, Judd Apatow

Air Date: 2020-06-11

Stephen welcomes journalist Wesley Lowery and filmmaker Judd Apatow.

146. John Dickerson, Black Pumas

Air Date: 2020-06-15

Stephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson and a musical performance by Black Pumas.

147. Hasan Minhaj, Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit

Air Date: 2020-06-16

Stephen welcomes comedian Hasan Minhaj and a musical performance by Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit.

148. Sen. Kamala Harris, Milky Chance & Jack Johnson

Air Date: 2020-06-17

Stephen welcomes Senator Kamala Harris and a musical performance by Milky Chance & Jack Johnson.

149. Sherrilyn Ifill, Mike Birbiglia

Air Date: 2020-06-18

Stephen welcomes sherrilyn Ifill, President of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, and comic Mike Birbiglia.

150. James Corden, Laura Benanti, Bright Eyes

Air Date: 2020-06-22

Stephen welcomes talk show host James Corden, actress Laura Benanti, and a musical performance by Bright Eyes.

151. John Bolton

Air Date: 2020-06-23

Stephen welcomes former national security advisor John Bolton.

152. Jon Stewart

Air Date: 2020-06-24

Stephen welcomes comic Jon Stewart.

153. Ibram X. Kendi, Patton Oswalt

Air Date: 2020-06-25

Stephen welcomes author Ibram X. Kendi and comedian Patton Oswalt.

154. Norah O'Donnell, IDK

Air Date: 2020-07-13

Stephen welcomes journalist Norah O’Donnell and a musical performance by IDK.

155. Tom Hanks

Air Date: 2020-07-14

Stephen welcomes actor Tom Hanks.

156. Ricky Gervais, Noah Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus

Air Date: 2020-07-15

Stephen welcomes actor Ricky Gervais and a musical performance by Noah Cyrus & Billy Ray Cyrus.

157. W. Kamau Bell, The Chicks

Air Date: 2020-07-16

Stephen welcomes television host W. Kamau Bell, and a musical performance by The Chicks.

158. Andy Cohen, Phoebe Bridgers

Air Date: 2020-07-20

Stephen welcomes talk show host Andy Cohen and a musical performance by Phoebe Bridgers.

159. Greta Thunberg, Keegan-Michael Key

Air Date: 2020-07-21

Stephen welcomes activist Greta Thunberg and actor Keegan-Michael Key.

160. Mary Trump

Air Date: 2020-07-22

Stephen welcomes psychologist Mary Trump.

161. Ava DuVernay, Kristen Bell, Ben Folds

Air Date: 2020-07-23

Stephen welcomes filmmaker Ava DuVernay, actress Kristen Bell, and a musical performance by Ben Folds.

162. Dr. Jon LaPook , Maroon 5

Air Date: 2020-08-10

Stephen welcomes Dr. Jon LaPook and a musical performance by Maroon 5.

163. Laura Linney

Air Date: 2020-08-11

Stephen welcomes actress Laura Linney.

164. April Ryan, Jason Sudeikis

Air Date: 2020-08-12

Stephen welcomes journalist April Ryan and actor Jason Sudeikis.

165. Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner, Baby Rose

Air Date: 2020-08-13

Stephen welcomes political advisor Mark McKinnon, and journalist Alex Wagner. Plus a musical performance by Baby Rose.

166. Susan Rice, Sheryl Crow

Air Date: 2020-08-17

Stephen welcomes former National Security Advisor Susan Rice and a musical performance by Sheryl Crow.

167. Elizabeth Warren, Regina Spektor

Air Date: 2020-08-18

Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and a musical performance by Regina Spektor.

168. Bernie Sanders, Jon Batiste, Nathaniel Rateliff

Air Date: 2020-08-19

Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Jon Batiste & Nathaniel Rateliff.

169. Hillary Rodham Clinton, The Killers

Air Date: 2020-08-20

Stephen welcomes former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and a musical performance by The Killers.

170. Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Tim McGraw, Laura Benanti

Air Date: 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.

171. Trey Gowdy, Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter

Air Date: 2020-08-25

Stephen welcomes former Congressman Trey Gowdy, actor Keanu Reeves, and actor Alex Winter.

172. Nancy Pelosi, Lucinda Williams

Air Date: 2020-08-26

Stephen welcomes Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and a musical performance by Lucinda Williams.

173. Governor Chris Christie, Gregory Porter

Air Date: 2020-08-27

Stephen welcomes former Gov. Chris Christie and a musical performance by Gregory Porter.

1. Bob Woodward, Luke Combs

Air Date: 2020-09-14

Stephen welcomes journalist Bob Woodward and a musical performance by Luke Combs.

2. Janelle Monae, Jacob Soboroff

Air Date: 2020-09-15

Stephen welcomes signer Janelle Monae and journalist Jacob Soboroff.

3. Drew Barrymore, Lang Lang

Air Date: 2020-09-16

Stephen welcomes actress Drew Barrymore and a musical performance by Lang Lang.

4. Sarah Paulson, PJ Morton

Air Date: 2020-09-17

Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Paulson and a musical performance by PJ Morton.

5. Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, Laurence Fishburne

Air Date: 2020-09-21

Stephen welcomes Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster and actor Laurence Fishburne.

6. Desus Nice, The Kid Mero, Jake Isaac

Air Date: 2020-09-22

Stephen welcomes TV hosts Desus Nice and The Kid Mero, and a musical performance by Jake Isaac.

7. Jeff Daniels, Yusuf / Cat Stevens

Air Date: 2020-09-23

Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Daniels and a performance by Yusuf / Cat Stevens.

8. Rep. Katie Porter, Tony Romo

Air Date: 2020-09-24

Stephen welcomes Rep. Katie Porter and sports analyst Tony Romo.

9. Mariah Carey, Rex Orange County

Air Date: 2020-09-28

Stephen welcomes singer Mariah Carey and a musical performance by Rex Orange County.

10. Cory Booker, Public Enemy

Air Date: 2020-09-29

Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and a musical performance by Public Enemy.

11. John Lithgow, Jonathan Alter

Air Date: 2020-09-30

Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and journalist Jonathan Alter.

12. Ethan Hawke, Andrew Weissmann

Air Date: 2020-10-01

Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke and Prosecutor Andrew Weissmann.

13. Dr. Jon LaPook, John Dickerson

Air Date: 2020-10-02

Stephen welcomes CBS News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. LaPook and CBS News political analyst John Dickerson.

14. Jon Bon Jovi

Air Date: 2020-10-05

Stephen welcomes singer Jon Bon Jovi for an interview and a musical performance.

15. Jerry Seinfeld, Ella Mai

Air Date: 2020-10-06

Stephen welcomes actor Jerry Seinfeld and a musical performance by Ella Mai.

16. Pete Buttigieg, Future Islands

Air Date: 2020-10-07

Stephen welcomes Mayor Pete Buttigieg and a musical performance by Future Islands.

17. Mindy Kaling, John Brennan

Air Date: 2020-10-08

Stephen welcomes actress Mindy Kaling and Former CIA Director John Brennan.

18. Allison Janney, Richard Schiff, Martin Sheen, Bradley Whitford, Aaron Sorkin

Air Date: 2020-10-09

Stephen welcomes the stars and creator of “The West Wing”: Allison Janney, Richard Schiff, Martin Sheen, Bradley Whitford, and Aaron Sorkin.

19. Joy Reid, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

Air Date: 2020-10-19

Stephen welcomes television host Joy Reid and actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.

20. Dolly Parton, Ty Dolla $ign

Air Date: 2020-10-20

Stephen welcomes singer Dolly Parton and a musical performance by Ty Dolla $ign.

21. Bruce Springsteen, Eva Longoria

Air Date: 2020-10-21

Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen and actress Eva Longoria.

22. Andrew Cuomo, Matt Berninger

Air Date: 2020-10-22

Stephen welcomes Governor Andrew Cuomo and a musical performance by Matt Berninger.

23. Sam Waterston

Air Date: 2020-10-23

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: 2020 Campaign Coverage Special hosted by Sam Waterston.

24. Sacha Baron Cohen, Jeff Tweedy

Air Date: 2020-10-26

Stephen welcomes actor Sacha Baron Cohen and musician Jeff Tweedy.

25. Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Sarah Cooper

Air Date: 2020-10-27

Stephen welcomes medial reporter Dr. Sanjay Gupta and author Sarah Cooper.

26. Jaime Harrison, Elvis Costello

Air Date: 2020-10-28

Stephen welcomes politician Jaime Harrison, plus an interview with and a musical performance by Elvis Costello.

27. Julie Andrews, Amy Walter, Sam Smith

Air Date: 2020-10-29

Stephen welcomes actress Julia Andrews, political analyst Amy Walter with a musical performance by Sam Smith.

28. Jon Stewart, Neil deGrasse Tyson

Air Date: 2020-10-30

Stephen welcomes actor Jon Stewart and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.

29. John Oliver, Cher, Jojo

Air Date: 2020-11-02

Stephen welcomes TV Host John Oliver, singer Cher, plus a musical performance by Jojo.

30. Shepard Smith, Leon Bridges, Lucky Daye

Air Date: 2020-11-04

Stephen welcomes CNBC's Chief general anchor Shepard Smith, and a musical performance by Leon Bridges and Lucky Daye.

31. Larry Wilmore, Laura Benanti

Air Date: 2020-11-05

Stephen welcomes comedian Larry Wilmore and a musical performance by Laura Benanti.

32. Alex Wagner, John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Charlamagne Tha God, Jena Friedman, Maz Jobrani, Arcade Fire

Air Date: 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.

33. Stacey Abrams, Thomas Middleditch

Air Date: 2020-11-09

Stephen welcomes politician Stacey Abrams and actor Thomas Middleditch.

34. Hugh Grant, Sturgill Simpson

Air Date: 2020-11-10

Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Grant and singer Sturgill Simpson.

35. Olivia Colman, Gillian Anderson, Kylie Minogue

Air Date: 2020-11-11

Stephen welcomes actress Olivia Colman, actress Gillian Anderson, singer Kylie Minogue.

36. Michael Moore, Sara Bareilles, Steve Carell

Air Date: 2020-11-12

Stephen welcomes filmmaker Michael Moore, singer Sara Bareilles and a special appearance by actor Steve Carell.

37. Jake Tapper, BENEE

Air Date: 2020-11-16

Stephen welcomes American Journalist Jake Tapper, and a musical performance by BENEE.

38. Lewis Hamilton, Andrea Bocelli

Air Date: 2020-11-17

Stephen welcomes Formula 1 racing driver Lewis Hamilton, and a musical performance by Andrea Bocelli.

39. 11/18/20 (Matthew McConaughey, Cedric the Entertainer)

Air Date: 2020-11-18

Stephen welcomes actor Matthew McConaughey and actor Cedric the Entertainer.

40. 11/19/20 (LL Cool J, Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters)

Air Date: 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.

41. Glenn Close, Kane Brown, Swae Lee, Khalid

Air Date: 2020-11-23

Glenn Close, Kane Brown, Swae Lee, Khalid

42. President Barack Obama, Brittany Howard

Air Date: 2020-11-24

43. Rob Corddry, John Lithgow, Chef José Andrés

Air Date: 2020-11-25

Rob Corddry, John Lithgow, Chef José Andrés

44. President Barack Obama, Vol. 2

Air Date: 2020-11-30

President Barack Obama, Vol. 2

45. Bryan Cranston, Cori Bush

Air Date: 2020-12-01

Bryan Cranston, Cori Bush

46. Kate Winslet, Michael Eric Dyson

Air Date: 2020-12-02

Kate Winslet, Michael Eric Dyson

47. Christopher Krebs, Aubrey Plaza

Air Date: 2020-12-03

Christopher Krebs, Aubrey Plaza

48. Common, Andrea Bocelli

Air Date: 2020-12-04

Common, Andrea Bocelli

49. Meryl Streep, Chris Stapleton

Air Date: 2020-12-07

Meryl Streep, Chris Stapleton

50. John Dickerson, Emily Bazelon, David Plotz, Greta Van Fleet

Air Date: 2020-12-08

John Dickerson, Emily Bazelon, David Plotz, Greta Van Fleet

51. Rachel Maddow, Megan Thee Stallion

Air Date: 2020-12-09

Rachel Maddow, Megan Thee Stallion

52. James Corden, Fleet Foxes

Air Date: 2020-12-10

James Corden, Fleet Foxes

53. New Zealand Special

Air Date: 2020-12-11

New Zealand Special

54. Chance The Rapper, Christopher Walken, Laura Benanti

Air Date: 2020-12-14

Chance The Rapper, Christopher Walken, Laura Benanti

55. Whoopi Goldberg, Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen

Air Date: 2020-12-15

Whoopi Goldberg, Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen

56. Tom Hanks, Leslie Odom Jr.

Air Date: 2020-12-16

Tom Hanks, Leslie Odom Jr.

57. Joseph R. Biden, Dr. Jill Biden, Jon Batiste

Air Date: 2020-12-17

Joseph R. Biden, Dr. Jill Biden, Jon Batiste

58. George Clooney

Air Date: 2020-12-18

George Clooney

59. Stacey Abrams, RuPaul Charles, Maren Morris

Air Date: 2021-01-04

Stacey Abrams, RuPaul Charles, Maren Morris

60. Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Anya Taylor-Joy

Air Date: 2021-01-05

Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Anya Taylor-Joy

61. Amy Klobuchar, Adam Kinzinger, Jamila Woods

Air Date: 2021-01-06

Amy Klobuchar, Adam Kinzinger, Jamila Woods

62. Rachel Brosnahan, Julien Baker

Air Date: 2021-01-07

Rachel Brosnahan, Julien Baker

63. George Clooney, Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, The Mountain Goats

Air Date: 2021-01-08

George Clooney, Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, The Mountain Goats

64. Chris Rock, Aubrey Plaza, Joss Stone

Air Date: 2021-01-11

Chris Rock, Aubrey Plaza, Joss Stone

65. James Comey, Lili Reinhart

Air Date: 2021-01-12

James Comey, Lili Reinhart

66. Samantha Bee, Paul Mescal

Air Date: 2021-01-13

Samantha Bee, Paul Mescal

67. Bernie Sanders, FINNEAS

Air Date: 2021-01-14

Bernie Sanders, FINNEAS

68. John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon & Alex Wagner, The War On Drugs

Air Date: 2021-01-15

John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon & Alex Wagner, The War On Drugs

69. Cory Booker, Laura Benanti, Infinity Song

Air Date: 2021-01-18

Cory Booker, Laura Benanti, Infinity Song

70. Jason Segel, Black Pumas

Air Date: 2021-01-19

Jason Segel, Black Pumas

71. Jon Lovett, Jon Favreau, Tommy Vietor, Peter CottonTale, Chance the Rapper, Cynthia Erivo, Chicago Children's Choir, Kofi Lost

Air Date: 2021-01-20

Jon Lovett, Jon Favreau, Tommy Vietor, Peter CottonTale, Chance the Rapper, Cynthia Erivo, Chicago Children's Choir, Kofi Lost

72. Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Derek DelGaudio, Frank Oz

Air Date: 2021-01-21

Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Derek DelGaudio, Frank Oz

73. Serena Williams, Dayglow

Air Date: 2021-01-25

Stephen welcomes professional tennis player Serena Williams and a musical performance by Dayglow.

74. Colin Firth, Stanley Tucci, Adrianne Lenker

Air Date: 2021-01-26

Stephen welcomes actor Colin Firth, actor Stanley Tucci, and a musical performance by Adrianne Lenker.

75. Billy Crystal, Jackie Speier

Air Date: 2021-01-27

Stephen welcomes actor Billy Crystal and Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.).

76. Viggo Mortensen, Charles Blow

Air Date: 2021-01-28

Stephen welcomes actor Viggo Mortensen and journalist Charles Blow.

77. Joe Biden, Jill Biden, Kamala Harris

Air Date: 2021-01-29

Stephen welcomes President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, and Vice President Kamala Harris.

78. Ethan Hawke, Mickey Guyton

Air Date: 2021-02-01

Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke and a musical performance by Mickey Guyton.

79. Zendaya, James Martin

Air Date: 2021-02-02

Stephen welcomes actress Zendaya and Father James Martin.

80. Salma Hayek, Mark Harris

Air Date: 2021-02-03

Stephen welcomes actress Salma Hayek and journalist Mark Harris.

81. Tiffany Haddish, H.E.R.

Air Date: 2021-02-04

Stephen welcomes actress Tiffany Haddish and a musical performance by H.E.R.

82. Robert Downey Jr., Tiffany Haddish, Metallica

Air Date: 2021-02-07

Stephen welcomes actor Robert Downey Jr., actress Tiffany Haddish, and a musical performance by Metallica.

83. Queen Latifah, Steven Yeun

Air Date: 2021-02-08

Stephen welcomes actress Queen Latifah and actor Steven Yeun.

84. John Oliver, Ingrid Andress

Air Date: 2021-02-09

Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by Ingrid Andress.

85. Kristen Wiig, Rebecca Breeds

Air Date: 2021-02-10

Stephen welcomes actress Kristen Wiig and actress Rebecca Breeds.

86. Blake Shelton

Air Date: 2021-02-11

Stephen welcomes a talk and musical performance by Blake Shelton.

87. Bill Gates, Tune-Yards

Air Date: 2021-02-22

Stephen welcomes co-founder of Microsoft Bill Gates and a musical performance by Tune-Yards.

88. Billie Eilish, Anna Palmer, Jake Sherman

Air Date: 2021-02-23

Stephen welcomes singer Billie Eilish, Punchbowl News Co-Founders Anna Palmer & Jake Sherman.

89. Arsenio Hall, Tim Meadows, Celeste

Air Date: 2021-02-24

Stephen welcomes actor Arsenio Hall, actor Tim Meadows and a musical performance by Celeste.

90. Regina King, Jamaal Bowman, Vic Mensa, Wyclef Jean, Peter Cottontale

Air Date: 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.

91. Andy Samberg, Clarissa Ward

Air Date: 2021-03-01

Stephen welcomes actor Andy Samberg and journalist Clarissa Ward.

92. Neil deGrasse Tyson, Jon Batiste

Air Date: 2021-03-02

Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a musical performance by Jon Batiste.

93. Paul Bettany, Metallica

Air Date: 2021-03-03

Stephen welcomes actor Paul Bettany and a musical performance by Metallica.

94. Jane Fonda, The Hosts of “Virtue Signal”, Kings of Leon

Air Date: 2021-03-04

Stephen welcomes actress Jane Fonda, the Hosts of “Virtue Signal”, and a musical performance by Kings of Leon.

95. Nicolle Wallace, Michaela Coel, Kings of Leon

Air Date: 2021-03-08

Stephen welcomes TV host Nicolle Wallace, actress Michaela Coel, and a musical performance by Kings of Leon.

96. Riz Ahmed, Janelle Monáe

Air Date: 2021-03-09

Stephen welcomes actor Riz Ahmed and a musical performance by Janelle Monáe.

97. Emmanuel Acho, Gina Yashere

Air Date: 2021-03-10

Stephen welcomes sports analyst Emmanuel Acho and comedian Gina Yashere.

98. Aaron Paul, Billy Crystal, Lake Street Dive

Air Date: 2021-03-11

Stephen welcomes actor Aaron Paul, actor Billy Crystal, and a musical performance by Lake Street Dive.

99. Dr. Anthony Fauci

Air Date: 2021-03-12

Stephen welcomes Dr. Anthony Fauci.

100. Ringo Starr, Laura Benanti

Air Date: 2021-03-15

Stephen welcomes musician Ringo Starr and a special appearance by actress Laura Benanti.

101. Lupita Nyong'o, Martin Freeman

Air Date: 2021-03-16

Stephen welcomes actress Lupita Nyong’o and actor Martin Freeman.

102. Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Eric Andre

Air Date: 2021-03-17

Stephen welcomes businessman Earvin “Magic” Johnson and comedian Eric Andre.

103. Chuck Schumer, Jared Leto, LANCO

Air Date: 2021-03-18

Stephen welcomes Senator Chuck Schumer, actor Jared Leto and a musical performance by LANCO.

104. Robert Downey Jr., Walter Isaacson, Sebastian Yatra, Guaynaa

Air Date: 2021-03-22

Stephen welcomes actor Robert Downey Jr., author Walter Isaacson, and a musical performance by Sebastian Yatra and Guaynaa.

105. Dana Carvey, Imagine Dragons

Air Date: 2021-03-23

Stephen welcomes actor Dana Carvey and a musical performance by Imagine Dragons.

106. Sharon Stone, Ken Burns

Air Date: 2021-03-24

Stephen welcomes actress Sharon Stone and filmmaker Ken Burns.

107. John Cena, Tammy Duckworth

Air Date: 2021-04-05

Stephen welcomes TV host John Cena and Senator Tammy Duckworth.

108. Ronan Farrow, Brandi Carlile

Air Date: 2021-04-06

Stephen welcomes journalist Ronan Farrow and singer Brandi Carlile.

109. Leslie Odom Jr., Michio Kaku

Air Date: 2021-04-07

Stephen welcomes actor Leslie Odom Jr. and physicist Michio Kaku.

110. Hank Azaria, Cheap Trick

Air Date: 2021-04-08

Stephen welcomes actor Hank Azaria and a musical performance by Cheap Trick.

111. John Boehner, Shelley

Air Date: 2021-04-12

112. Daniel Kaluuya, Lucy Dacus, Taylor Swift

Air Date: 2021-04-13

113. Willie Geist, Maria Bakalova

Air Date: 2021-04-14

114. Amanda Seyfried, Ashley McBryde

Air Date: 2021-04-16

Anthony Hopkins, Florian Zeller, Mazie Hirono

115. Anthony Hopkins, Florian Zeller, Mazie Hirono

Air Date: 2021-04-19

Cher, Bradley Whitford

116. Cher, Bradley Whitford

Air Date: 2021-04-20

Stephen welcomes singer Cher, and a musical performance by Sam Williams.

Ed Helms, Susan Page

117. Ed Helms, Susan Page

Air Date: 2021-04-21

Stephen welcomes actor Ed Helms and journalist Susan Page.

Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski, Bebe Rexha

118. Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski, Bebe Rexha

Air Date: 2021-04-22

Stephen welcomes TV host Joe Scarborough, journalist Mika Brzezinski, and a musical performance by Bebe Rexha.

Anthony Mackie, Terry Gross

119. Anthony Mackie, Terry Gross

Air Date: 2021-04-26

Stephen welcomes actor Anthony Mackie and radio show host Terry Gross.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Kyle MacLachlan

120. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Kyle MacLachlan

Air Date: 2021-04-27

Stephen welcomes Senator Amy Klobuchar and actor Kyle MacLachlan.

Sen. Bernie Sanders, Julia Michaels

121. Sen. Bernie Sanders, Julia Michaels

Air Date: 2021-04-28

Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Julia Michaels.

Mila Kunis, Sara Kays

122. Mila Kunis, Sara Kays

Air Date: 2021-04-29

Stephen welcomes actress Mila Kunis and a musical performance by Sara Kays.

Jane Fonda, John Oliver, Ringo Starr, Teddy Swims

123. Jane Fonda, John Oliver, Ringo Starr, Teddy Swims

Air Date: 2021-04-30

Stephen welcomes actress Jane Fonda, TV personality John Oliver, musician Ringo Starr, and a musical performance by Teddy Swims.

Jake Tapper, Billie Eilish

124. Jake Tapper, Billie Eilish

Air Date: 2021-05-10

Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper and musician Billie Eilish.

Michelle Obama

125. Michelle Obama

Air Date: 2021-05-11

Stephen welcomes former first lady Michelle Obama.

Elizabeth Warren, David Boreanaz

126. Elizabeth Warren, David Boreanaz

Air Date: 2021-05-12

Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and actor David Boreanaz.

Seth Rogen, Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall

127. Seth Rogen, Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall

Air Date: 2021-05-13

Stephen welcomes actor Seth Rogen and a musical performance by Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert & Jon Randall.

Billy Crystal, Tiffany Haddish, The Black Keys

128. Billy Crystal, Tiffany Haddish, The Black Keys

Air Date: 2021-05-14

Stephen welcomes actors Billy Crystal & Tiffany Haddish and a musical performance by The Black Keys.

Cindy McCain, MJ Rodriguez

129. Cindy McCain, MJ Rodriguez

Air Date: 2021-05-17

Stephen welcomes businesswoman Cindy McCain and actress MJ Rodriguez.

Morgan Freeman, Tig Notaro

130. Morgan Freeman, Tig Notaro

Air Date: 2021-05-18

Stephen welcomes actor Morgan Freeman and comic Tig Notaro.

Lisa Kudrow, Tamika Mallory

131. Lisa Kudrow, Tamika Mallory

Air Date: 2021-05-19

Stephen welcomes actress Lisa Kudrow and activist Tamika Mallory.

132. John Krasinski, Yo-Yo Ma

Air Date: 2021-05-20

Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski and a musical performance by Yo-Yo Ma.

Anthony Anderson, Dr. Francis Collins

133. Anthony Anderson, Dr. Francis Collins

Air Date: 2021-05-24

Stephen welcomes actor Anthony Anderson and Dr. Francis Collins.

Gayle King, BTS

134. Gayle King, BTS

Air Date: 2021-05-25

Stephen welcomes journalist Gayle King and a musical performance by BTS.

Will Arnett, Brockhampton

135. Will Arnett, Brockhampton

Air Date: 2021-05-26

Stephen welcomes actor Will Arnett and a musical performance by Brockhampton.

Bradley Whitford, Carlos Watson

136. Bradley Whitford, Carlos Watson

Air Date: 2021-05-27

Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Whitford and journalist Carlos Watson.

Chris Matthews, Cynthia Erivo

137. Chris Matthews, Cynthia Erivo

Air Date: 2021-06-07

Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Matthews and a musical performance by Cynthia Erivo.

Clive Owen, Ziwe

138. Clive Owen, Ziwe

Air Date: 2021-06-08

Stephen welcomes actor Clive Owen and comic Ziwe.

Samuel L. Jackson, Padma Lakshmi

139. Samuel L. Jackson, Padma Lakshmi

Air Date: 2021-06-09

Stephen welcomes actor Samuel L. Jackson and TV personality Padma Lakshmi.

Samantha Power, Maroon 5, Seth Rogen

140. Samantha Power, Maroon 5, Seth Rogen

Air Date: 2021-06-10

Stephen welcomes USAID Administrator Samantha Power, a musical performance by Maroon 5, and special appearance by Seth Rogen.

Jon Stewart, Jon Batiste, Dana Carvey

141. Jon Stewart, Jon Batiste, Dana Carvey

Air Date: 2021-06-14

Stephen welcomes comic Jon Stewart, a musical performance by Jon Batiste, and a special appearance by Dana Carvey.

Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Rita Moreno

142. Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Rita Moreno

Air Date: 2021-06-15

Stephen welcomes Dr. Sanjay Gupta and actress Rita Moreno.

Anderson Cooper, Sleater-Kinney

143. Anderson Cooper, Sleater-Kinney

Air Date: 2021-06-16

Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by Sleater-Kinney.

Nathan Lane, Griff

144. Nathan Lane, Griff

Air Date: 2021-06-17

Stephen welcomes actor Nathan Lane and a musical performance by Griff.

Andrew Garfield, Lorde

145. Andrew Garfield, Lorde

Air Date: 2021-06-21

Stephen welcomes actor Andrew Garfield and singer Lorde.

Wanda Sykes, Craig Melvin

146. Wanda Sykes, Craig Melvin

Air Date: 2021-06-22

Stephen welcomes actress Wanda Sykes and journalist Craig Melvin.

Christine Baranski, Joy Oladokun

147. Christine Baranski, Joy Oladokun

Air Date: 2021-06-23

Stephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski and a musical performance by Joy Oladokun.

Robert Duvall

148. Robert Duvall

Air Date: 2021-06-24

Stephen welcomes actor Robert Duvall.

Pete Buttigieg, Katja Herbers

149. Pete Buttigieg, Katja Herbers

Air Date: 2021-06-28

Stephen welcomes secretary Pete Buttigieg and actress Katja Herbers.

Vin Diesel, Helen Mirren, Ludacris, John Cena, Tyrese Gibson, Justin Lin, Jordana Brewster, Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd

150. Vin Diesel, Helen Mirren, Ludacris, John Cena, Tyrese Gibson, Justin Lin, Jordana Brewster, Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd

Air Date: 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.

Harvey Keitel, Randall Otis

151. Harvey Keitel, Randall Otis

Air Date: 2021-06-30

Stephen welcomes actor Harvey Keitel and comic Randall Otis.

Jim Gaffigan, JP Saxe with John Mayer

152. Jim Gaffigan, JP Saxe with John Mayer

Air Date: 2021-07-01

Stephen welcomes comic Jim Gaffigan and a musical performance by JP Saxe & John Mayer.

Keegan-Michael Key, Tones and I

153. Keegan-Michael Key, Tones and I

Air Date: 2021-07-12

Stephen welcomes actor Keegan-Michael Key and a musical performance by Tones And I.

Richard Branson, Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton

154. Richard Branson, Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton

Air Date: 2021-07-13

Stephen welcomes sir Richard Branson and Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton.

Mindy Kaling, Wally Baram

155. Mindy Kaling, Wally Baram

Air Date: 2021-07-14

Stephen welcomes actress Mindy Kaling and writer Wally Baram.

Hugh Jackman, Lorde

156. Hugh Jackman, Lorde

Air Date: 2021-07-15

Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Jackman and a musical performance by Lorde.

Joy Reid, Alessia Cara

157. Joy Reid, Alessia Cara

Air Date: 2021-07-19

Stephen welcomes TV host Joy Reid and a musical performance by Alessia Cara.

Jason Sudeikis, Yola

158. Jason Sudeikis, Yola

Air Date: 2021-07-20

Stephen welcomes actor Jason Sudeikis and a musical performance by Yola.

Emily Blunt, Bob Costas

159. Emily Blunt, Bob Costas

Air Date: 2021-07-21

Stephen welcomes actress Emily Blunt and sportscaster Bob Costas.

Hannah Einbinder, Alex Falcone

160. Hannah Einbinder, Alex Falcone

Air Date: 2021-07-22

Stephen welcomes actress Hannah Einbinder and comic Alex Falcone.

Stephen King, Winston Duke

161. Stephen King, Winston Duke

Air Date: 2021-08-09

Stephen welcomes author Stephen King and actor Winston Duke.

Brian Stelter, Big Red Machine

162. Brian Stelter, Big Red Machine

Air Date: 2021-08-10

Stephen welcomes news correspondent Brian Stelter and a musical performance by Big Red Machine.

Alan Alda, Gabriel Iglesias

163. Alan Alda, Gabriel Iglesias

Air Date: 2021-08-11

Stephen welcomes actor Alan Alda and comic Gabriel Iglesias.

Jennifer Hudson

164. Jennifer Hudson

Air Date: 2021-08-12

Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Jennifer Hudson.

Dr. Jonathan Lapook, Fumi Abe

165. Dr. Jonathan Lapook, Fumi Abe

Air Date: 2021-08-16

Stephen welcomes Dr. Jonathan Lapook and comic Fumi Abe.

166. Amanda Peet, Roger Bennett

Air Date: 2021-08-17

Stephen welcomes actress Amanda Peet and journalist Roger Bennett.

167. Daniel Radcliffe, Dan + Shay

Air Date: 2021-08-18

Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Radcliffe and a musical performance by Dan + Shay.

168. Sean & Dylan Penn, Crowded House

Air Date: 2021-08-19

Stephen welcomes actors Sean & Dylan Penn and a musical performance by Crowded House.

Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, the War on Drugs

1. Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, the War on Drugs

Air Date: 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.

Chris Wallace, Holland Taylor

2. Chris Wallace, Holland Taylor

Air Date: 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’.

Sarah Paulson, Kacey Musgraves

3. Sarah Paulson, Kacey Musgraves

Air Date: 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’.

Jeff Daniels, Nate Burleson

4. Jeff Daniels, Nate Burleson

Air Date: 2021-09-13

Stephen and Jon Batiste acknowledge the death of George Wein. Jeff Daniels discusses ‘American Rust’. Nate Burleson discusses ‘CBS Mornings’.

Justice Stephen Breyer

5. Justice Stephen Breyer

Air Date: 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.

Jessica Chastain, Stephen Sondheim

6. Jessica Chastain, Stephen Sondheim

Air Date: 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’.

Melissa McCarthy, Lindsey Buckingham

7. Melissa McCarthy, Lindsey Buckingham

Air Date: 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.

The Late Show's Celebration of Season 6: This Time with Laughs!

8. The Late Show's Celebration of Season 6: This Time with Laughs!

Air Date: 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).

Bob Woodward, Robert Costa, Leon Bridges

9. Bob Woodward, Robert Costa, Leon Bridges

Air Date: 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’.

Shawn Mendes, Chris Turner

10. Shawn Mendes, Chris Turner

Air Date: 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.

Anderson Cooper, John Mayer

11. Anderson Cooper, John Mayer

Air Date: 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’.

Paul Giamatti, Jon Stewart

12. Paul Giamatti, Jon Stewart

Air Date: 2021-09-27

Breaking News. Jon Stewart takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from June 14 episode). Paul Giamatti discusses ‘Billions’.

Drew Carey, Phoebe Robinson

13. Drew Carey, Phoebe Robinson

Air Date: 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.

Anita Hill, Alessandro Nivola

14. Anita Hill, Alessandro Nivola

Air Date: 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.

John Lithgow, Theo Croker, Wyclef Jean

15. John Lithgow, Theo Croker, Wyclef Jean

Air Date: 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.

Rebecca Ferguson

16. Rebecca Ferguson

Air Date: 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’.

Julianna Margulies, Toby Keith

17. Julianna Margulies, Toby Keith

Air Date: 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’.

Michael Keaton, Zac Brown Band

18. Michael Keaton, Zac Brown Band

Air Date: 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’.

Bret Baier, Susie Essman

19. Bret Baier, Susie Essman

Air Date: 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.

Sanjay Gupta, Denis Villeneuve

20. Sanjay Gupta, Denis Villeneuve

Air Date: 2021-10-07

Stephen welcomes author Sanjay Gupta and director Denis Villeneuve.

The cast of "Succession"

21. The cast of "Succession"

Air Date: 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.

Rep. Adam Schiff, Kacey Musgraves

22. Rep. Adam Schiff, Kacey Musgraves

Air Date: 2021-10-18

Stephen welcomes Rep. Adam Schiff and a musical performance by Kacey Musgraves.

Nick Offerman, Charlamagne Tha God

23. Nick Offerman, Charlamagne Tha God

Air Date: 2021-10-19

Stephen welcomes actor Nick Offerman and radio & TV personality Charlamagne tha God.

Issa Rae, H.E.R.

24. Issa Rae, H.E.R.

Air Date: 2021-10-20

Stephen welcomes actress Issa Rae and a musical performance by H.E.R.

Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya

25. Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya

Air Date: 2021-10-21

Stephen welcomes actor Timothée Chalamet and actress Zendaya.

Andie MacDowell, Lana Del Rey

26. Andie MacDowell, Lana Del Rey

Air Date: 2021-10-22

Stephen welcomes actress Andie MacDowell and a musical performance by Lana Del Rey.

Bruce Springsteen

27. Bruce Springsteen

Air Date: 2021-10-25

Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Bruce Springsteen.

Katie Couric, Gabby Barret

28. Katie Couric, Gabby Barret

Air Date: 2021-10-26

Stephen welcomes journalist Katie Couric and a musical performance by Gabby Barrett.

Elizabeth Banks, Jorja Fox

29. Elizabeth Banks, Jorja Fox

Air Date: 2021-10-27

Stephen welcomes actress Elizabeth Banks and actress Jorja Fox.

John Leguizamo, Thomasin McKenzie

30. John Leguizamo, Thomasin McKenzie

Air Date: 2021-10-28

Stephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo and actress Thomasin McKenzie.

Trevor Noah, My Morning Jacket

31. Trevor Noah, My Morning Jacket

Air Date: 2021-10-29

Stephen welcomes TV host Trevor Noah and a musical performance by My Morning Jacket.

David Byrne, Huma Abedin

32. David Byrne, Huma Abedin

Air Date: 2021-11-01

Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by David Byrne and political staffer Huma Abedin.

Michael C. Hall, Michael Eric Dyson

33. Michael C. Hall, Michael Eric Dyson

Air Date: 2021-11-02

Stephen welcomes actor Michael C. Hall and professor Michael Eric Dyson.

Andy Cohen, Thundercat

34. Andy Cohen, Thundercat

Air Date: 2021-11-03

Stephen welcomes host Andy Cohen and a musical performance by Thundercat.

Billy Porter, Annaleigh Ashford

35. Billy Porter, Annaleigh Ashford

Air Date: 2021-11-04

Stephen welcomes actor Billy Porter and actress Annaleigh Ashford.

Tony Hale, Snail Mail

36. Tony Hale, Snail Mail

Air Date: 2021-11-05

Stephen welcomes actor Tony Hale and a musical performance by Snail Mail.

Jonathan Karl, Brandi Carlile

37. Jonathan Karl, Brandi Carlile

Air Date: 2021-11-08

Stephen welcomes journalist Jonathan Karl plus an interview with and musical performance by Brandi Carlile.

Quentin Tarantino

38. Quentin Tarantino

Air Date: 2021-11-09

Stephen welcomes filmmaker Quentin Tarantino and unveiling People’s Sexiest Man Alive.

Aubrey Plaza, Bruce Springsteen

39. Aubrey Plaza, Bruce Springsteen

Air Date: 2021-11-10

Stephen welcomes actress Aubrey Plaza and musician Bruce Springsteen.

Kenneth Branagh, Ellie Kemper

40. Kenneth Branagh, Ellie Kemper

Air Date: 2021-11-11

Stephen welcomes actor Kenneth Branagh and actress Ellie Kemper.

Jeff Goldblum, Rod Stewart

41. Jeff Goldblum, Rod Stewart

Air Date: 2021-11-12

Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum and Rod Stewart performance.

Paul Rudd, Sting

42. Paul Rudd, Sting

Air Date: 2021-11-15

Stephen welcomes actor Paul Rudd and a musical performance by Sting.

Eric Adams, Dwyane Wade

43. Eric Adams, Dwyane Wade

Air Date: 2021-11-16

Stephen welcomes Mayor-elect of New York City Eric Adams and former professional basketball Dwyane Wade.

Adam Driver, America Ferrera

44. Adam Driver, America Ferrera

Air Date: 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.

Kevin Hart, Robert Plant, Alison Krauss

45. Kevin Hart, Robert Plant, Alison Krauss

Air Date: 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.

Andrew Garfield, José Andres

46. Andrew Garfield, José Andres

Air Date: 2021-11-22

Stephen welcomes actor Andrew Garfield and chef José Andrés.

Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett

47. Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett

Air Date: 2021-11-23

Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Lady Gaga with Tony Bennett.

Rosamund Pike, Peter Jackson

48. Rosamund Pike, Peter Jackson

Air Date: 2021-11-24

Stephen welcomes actress Rosamund Pike and film director Peter Jackson.

Peter Jackson, Chelsea Cutler

49. Peter Jackson, Chelsea Cutler

Air Date: 2021-11-29

Stephen welcomes producer Peter Jackson and a musical performance by Chelsea Cutler.

Peter Dinklage, Lee Jung-Jae, Aaron & Bryce Dessner

50. Peter Dinklage, Lee Jung-Jae, Aaron & Bryce Dessner

Air Date: 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.”

Javier Bardem, Gang of Youths

51. Javier Bardem, Gang of Youths

Air Date: 2021-12-01

Stephen welcomes actor Javier Bardem and a musical performance by Gang of Youths.

Mahershala Ali, Jason Reynolds

52. Mahershala Ali, Jason Reynolds

Air Date: 2021-12-02

Stephen welcomes actor Mahershala Ali and author Jason Reynolds.

Jeff Goldblum, Natalie Hemby

53. Jeff Goldblum, Natalie Hemby

Air Date: 2021-12-03

Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum and a musical performance by Natalie Hemby.

Jennifer Lawrence, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

54. Jennifer Lawrence, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

Air Date: 2021-12-06

Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Lawrence and a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.

Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon; Glass Animals

55. Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon; Glass Animals

Air Date: 2021-12-07

Stephen welcomes actress Kristin Davis, actress Cynthia Nixon, and a musical performance by Glass Animals.

Dr. David Agus; Natalie Hemby

56. Dr. David Agus; Natalie Hemby

Air Date: 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.

Michael B. Jordan; Nathaniel Rateliff

57. Michael B. Jordan; Nathaniel Rateliff

Air Date: 2021-12-09

Stephen welcomes actor Michael B. Jordan. Nathaniel Rateliff joins Jon Batiste in a musical performance. Meanwhile!

Sting, David Alan Grier

58. Sting, David Alan Grier

Air Date: 2021-12-10

Stephen welcome musical artist Sting, and actor David Alan Grier. Sting performs and takes the Colbert Questionnaire.

Keanu Reeves, Brett Eldredge

59. Keanu Reeves, Brett Eldredge

Air Date: 2021-12-13

Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves. Musical performance by Brett Eldredge.

Henry Cavill, Jonathan Groff

60. Henry Cavill, Jonathan Groff

Air Date: 2021-12-14

Stephen welcomes actor Henry Cavill, actor Jonathan Groff.

Denzel Washington, Maggie Gyllenhaal

61. Denzel Washington, Maggie Gyllenhaal

Air Date: 2021-12-15

Stephen welcomes actor Denzel Washington, actor Maggie Gyllenhaal. Stephen celebrates the 20th anniversary of "Lord of the Rings" with special guests.

Anderson Cooper

62. Anderson Cooper

Air Date: 2021-12-16

Stephen welcomes news anchor Anderson Cooper.

Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Utkarsh Ambudkar

63. Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Utkarsh Ambudkar

Air Date: 2022-01-03

Stephen welcomes director of the Centers for Disease Control Dr. Rochelle Walensky and actor Utkarsh Ambudkar.

Jennifer Lawrence, Ralph Macchio, The Flaming Lips ft. Nell Smith

64. Jennifer Lawrence, Ralph Macchio, The Flaming Lips ft. Nell Smith

Air Date: 2022-01-04

Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Lawrence, actor Ralph Macchio, and a musical performance by Nell & The Flaming Lips.

Eliana Kwartler, Amy Klobuchar, SAINt JHN

65. Eliana Kwartler, Amy Klobuchar, SAINt JHN

Air Date: 2022-01-05

John Dickerson, Corey Hawkins

66. John Dickerson, Corey Hawkins

Air Date: 2022-01-06

Keanu Reeves, Genesis Owusu

67. Keanu Reeves, Genesis Owusu

Air Date: 2022-01-07

Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves, and a musical performance by Genesis Owusu.

Gayle King, Tig Notaro

68. Gayle King, Tig Notaro

Air Date: 2022-01-10

Stephen welcomes journalist Gayle King and comic Tig Notaro.

Bradley Cooper, Robert Finley, Dan Auerbach

69. Bradley Cooper, Robert Finley, Dan Auerbach

Air Date: 2022-01-11

Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper and a musical performance by Robert Finley & Dan Auerbach.

Keanu Reeves, Caitriona Balfe

70. Keanu Reeves, Caitriona Balfe

Air Date: 2022-01-12

Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves takes “The Colbert Questionert” and actress Caitriona Balfe.

Liev Schreiber, Allison Russell

71. Liev Schreiber, Allison Russell

Air Date: 2022-01-13

Stephen welcomes actor Liev Schreiber and a musical performance by Allison Russell.

Bradley Cooper, Corey Stoll, Geese

72. Bradley Cooper, Corey Stoll, Geese

Air Date: 2022-01-14

Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper, actor Corey Stoll, and a musical performance by Geese.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Ingrid Andress, Sam Hunt

73. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Ingrid Andress, Sam Hunt

Air Date: 2022-01-17

Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and a musical performance by Ingrid Andress & Sam Hunt.

Brian Cox, Samantha Bee

74. Brian Cox, Samantha Bee

Air Date: 2022-01-18

Stephen welcomes actor Brian Cox and TV personality Samantha Bee.

Christine Baranski, Nation of Language

75. Christine Baranski, Nation of Language

Air Date: 2022-01-19

Stephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski and a musical performance by Nation of Language.

Dionne Warwick, David Cross

76. Dionne Warwick, David Cross

Air Date: 2022-01-20

Stephen welcomes singer Dionne Warwick and actor David Cross.

Elvis Costello

77. Elvis Costello

Air Date: 2022-01-21

Stephen welcomes musician Elvis Costello and a musical performance by Elvis Costello & the Imposters.

Kristen Stewart, Jonathan Van Ness

78. Kristen Stewart, Jonathan Van Ness

Air Date: 2022-01-24

Stephen welcomes actress Kristen Stewart and TV personality Jonathan Van Ness.

Joy Reid, Thomas Middleditch

79. Joy Reid, Thomas Middleditch

Air Date: 2022-01-25

Stephen welcomes TV host Joy Reid and actor Thomas Middleditch.

Adrien Brody, Lady Wray

80. Adrien Brody, Lady Wray

Air Date: 2022-01-26

Stephen welcomes actor Adrien Brody and a musical performance by Lady Wray.

Kate Hudson, Oliver Hudson, St. Paul and the Broken Bones

81. Kate Hudson, Oliver Hudson, St. Paul and the Broken Bones

Air Date: 2022-01-27

Stephen welcomes actors Kate & Oliver Hudson and a musical performance by St. Paul & The Broken Bones.

Marlee Matlin, Mackenzie Davis

82. Marlee Matlin, Mackenzie Davis

Air Date: 2022-01-28

Stephen welcomes actress Marlee Matlin and actress Mackenzie Davis.

Whoopi Goldberg, Rep. Ro Khanna

83. Whoopi Goldberg, Rep. Ro Khanna

Air Date: 2022-01-31

Stephen welcomes TV personality Whoopi Goldberg and Rep. Ro Khanna.

Clarissa Ward, Faith Hill, Aurora

84. Clarissa Ward, Faith Hill, Aurora

Air Date: 2022-02-01

Stephen welcomes CNN chief international correspondent Clarissa Ward, singer and actress Faith Hill, and a musical performance by Aurora.

Tim McGraw, Martha Stewart

85. Tim McGraw, Martha Stewart

Air Date: 2022-02-02

Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Tim McGraw and TV personality Martha Stewart.

Dua Lipa, 2 Chainz

86. Dua Lipa, 2 Chainz

Air Date: 2022-02-03

Stephen welcomes singer Dua Lipa and a musical performance by 2 Chainz.

Jeffrey Wright, Alex Borstein, Maxwell

87. Jeffrey Wright, Alex Borstein, Maxwell

Air Date: 2022-02-14

Stephen welcomes actor Jeffrey Wright, actress Alex Borstein, and a musical performance by Maxwell.

John Oliver, Future Islands

88. John Oliver, Future Islands

Air Date: 2022-02-15

Stephen welcomes comic John Oliver and a musical performance by Future Islands.

Daniel Craig, Doris Kearns Goodwin

89. Daniel Craig, Doris Kearns Goodwin

Air Date: 2022-02-16

Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Craig and biographer Doris Kearns Goodwin.

Margaret Brennan, Adam Scott

90. Margaret Brennan, Adam Scott

Air Date: 2022-02-17

Stephen welcomes CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan, and actor Adam Scott.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt, alt-J

91. Joseph Gordon-Levitt, alt-J

Air Date: 2022-02-21

Stephen welcomes actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt and a musical performance by Alt-J.

John Turturro, John Avlon

92. John Turturro, John Avlon

Air Date: 2022-02-22

Stephen welcomes actor John Turturro and journalist John Avlon.

John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri, Russell Howard

93. John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri, Russell Howard

Air Date: 2022-02-23

Stephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann, political adviser Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri, former White House communications director, and comic Russell Howard.

Julia Ioffe, Thomas Lennon, Tears for Fears

94. Julia Ioffe, Thomas Lennon, Tears for Fears

Air Date: 2022-02-24

Stephen welcomes journalist Julia Ioffe, actor Thomas Lennon, and a live performance by Tears for Fears.

Sam Waterston, Sophia Bush, John Oliver

95. Sam Waterston, Sophia Bush, John Oliver

Air Date: 2022-02-25

Stephen welcomes actor Sam Waterston, actress Sophia Bush, and “Rescue Dog Rescue” with John Oliver.

Bob Odenkirk, Pusha T

96. Bob Odenkirk, Pusha T

Air Date: 2022-02-28

Stephen welcomes actor Bob Odenkirk and a musical performance by Pusha T.

Sen. Bernie Sanders, Big Thief

97. Sen. Bernie Sanders, Big Thief

Air Date: 2022-03-01

Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Big Thief.

Andy Serkis, Fiona Hill

98. Andy Serkis, Fiona Hill

Air Date: 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.

Kyle MacLachlan, Arian Moayed, Pusha T

99. Kyle MacLachlan, Arian Moayed, Pusha T

Air Date: 2022-03-03

Stephen welcomes actor Kyle MacLachlan, actor Arian Moayed, and a live performance by Pusha T.

Anderson Cooper, Sutton Foster

100. Anderson Cooper, Sutton Foster

Air Date: 2022-03-07

Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and actress Sutton Foster.

John C. Reilly, Kristin Chenoweth

101. John C. Reilly, Kristin Chenoweth

Air Date: 2022-03-08

Stephen welcomes actor John C. Reilly and actress Kristin Chenoweth.

Michael McFaul, Denée Benton, Father John Misty

102. Michael McFaul, Denée Benton, Father John Misty

Air Date: 2022-03-09

Stephen welcomes Amb. Michael McFaul, actress Denée Benton, and a musical performance by Father John Misty.

Marie Yovanovitch, Martha Stewart, Rex Orange County

103. Marie Yovanovitch, Martha Stewart, Rex Orange County

Air Date: 2022-03-10

Stephen welcomes Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch, entrepreneur Martha Stewart, and a live performance by Rex Orange County.

Aidy Bryant, Alex Edelman

104. Aidy Bryant, Alex Edelman

Air Date: 2022-03-11

Stephen welcomes actress Aidy Bryant and a live performance by comedian Alex Edelman.

Sandra Bullock, Billy Strings

105. Sandra Bullock, Billy Strings

Air Date: 2022-03-14

Stephen welcomes actress Sandra Bullock and a musical performance by Billy Strings.

Anne Hathaway, Da'Vine Joy Randolph

106. Anne Hathaway, Da'Vine Joy Randolph

Air Date: 2022-03-15

Stephen welcomes actress Anne Hathaway and actress Da’Vine Joy Randolph.

Michael Bublé, Rose Matafeo

107. Michael Bublé, Rose Matafeo

Air Date: 2022-03-16

Stephen welcomes singer Michael Bublé and actress Rose Matafeo, with a live performance by Michael Bublé.

Chris Wallace, Wilmer Valderrama

108. Chris Wallace, Wilmer Valderrama

Air Date: 2022-03-28

Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Wallace and actor Wilmer Valderrama.

Hannah Gadsby, Sandra Bullock, Buffalo Nichols

109. Hannah Gadsby, Sandra Bullock, Buffalo Nichols

Air Date: 2022-03-29

Stephen welcomes comic Hannah Gadsby, actress Sandra Bullock, and a musical performance by Buffalo Nichols.

Elle Fanning, Ben Schwartz

110. Elle Fanning, Ben Schwartz

Air Date: 2022-03-30

Stephen welcomes actress Elle Fanning and actor Ben Schwartz.

Jane Krakowski, James McAvoy, Arlo Parks

111. Jane Krakowski, James McAvoy, Arlo Parks

Air Date: 2022-03-31

Stephen welcomes actress Jane Krakowski, actor James McAvoy, and a musical performance by Arlo Parks.

John C. Reilly, Mandy Patinkin, Ken Burns

112. John C. Reilly, Mandy Patinkin, Ken Burns

Air Date: 2022-04-01

Stephen welcomes actor John C. Reilly, actor Mandy Patinkin, and filmmaker Ken Burns.

Shaquille O'Neal, Mayim Bialik

113. Shaquille O'Neal, Mayim Bialik

Air Date: 2022-04-04

Stephen welcomes sports analyst Shaquille O'Neal and actress Mayim Bialik.

Jon Batiste, Oscar Isaac

114. Jon Batiste, Oscar Isaac

Air Date: 2022-04-05

Stephen welcomes musician Jon Batiste and actor Oscar Isaac.

Anderson Cooper, Thomas Rhett

115. Anderson Cooper, Thomas Rhett

Air Date: 2022-04-06

Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a live performance by Thomas Rhett.

Pete Holmes, Elizabeth Alexander

116. Pete Holmes, Elizabeth Alexander

Air Date: 2022-04-07

Stephen welcomes comedian Pete Holmes and poet Elizabeth Alexander.

Chance the Rapper, Beanie Feldstein

117. Chance the Rapper, Beanie Feldstein

Air Date: 2022-04-11

Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Chance the Rapper, and actress Beanie Feldstein.

Molly Shannon, Rep. Cori Bush

118. Molly Shannon, Rep. Cori Bush

Air Date: 2022-04-12

Stephen welcomes actress Molly Shannon and Rep. Cori Bush.

Claire Foy, Paul Bettany, Bright Eyes

119. Claire Foy, Paul Bettany, Bright Eyes

Air Date: 2022-04-13

Stephen welcomes actress Claire Foy, actor Paul Bettany, and a musical performance by Bright Eyes.

Hugh Laurie, Spoon

120. Hugh Laurie, Spoon

Air Date: 2022-04-14

Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Laurie and a musical performance by Spoon.

Josh Brolin, The Who

121. Josh Brolin, The Who

Air Date: 2022-04-15

Stephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin and a musical performance by The Who.

Julia Roberts, Wilco

122. Julia Roberts, Wilco

Air Date: 2022-04-18

Stephen welcomes actress Julia Roberts and a musical performance by Wilco.

Neil deGrasse Tyson, Emmy Blotnick

123. Neil deGrasse Tyson, Emmy Blotnick

Air Date: 2022-04-19

Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a performance by comedian Emmy Blotnick.

Alexander Skarsgård, Jack White

124. Alexander Skarsgård, Jack White

Air Date: 2022-04-20

Stephen welcomes actor Alexander Skarsgård and musician Jack White, with a live performance by Jack White.

Jon Bernthal, Alton Brown

125. Jon Bernthal, Alton Brown

Air Date: 2022-05-02

Stephen welcomes actor Jon Bernthal and TV chef Alton Brown!

Jose Andres, Ron Howard, Emily Bazelon, Lucius featuring Sheryl Crow and Celisse

126. Jose Andres, Ron Howard, Emily Bazelon, Lucius featuring Sheryl Crow and Celisse

Air Date: 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.

Glenn Close, Sheryl Crow

127. Glenn Close, Sheryl Crow

Air Date: 2022-05-04

Stephen welcomes actor Glenn Close and musician Sheryl Crow.

Daniel Craig, Matt Walsh, Joy Oladokun

128. Daniel Craig, Matt Walsh, Joy Oladokun

Air Date: 2022-05-05

Stephen welcomes actor Matt Walsh. Does the Colbert Questionnaire with Daniel Craig. Musical performance by Joy Oladokun

Chris O'Donnell, Elvis Costello

129. Chris O'Donnell, Elvis Costello

Air Date: 2022-05-06

Stephen welcomes actor Chris O'Donnell and singer-songwriter Elvis Costello!

Mark Esper, Judd Apatow

130. Mark Esper, Judd Apatow

Air Date: 2022-05-16

Stephen welcomes Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, and director Judd Apatow.

Ricky Gervais, Trombone Shorty

131. Ricky Gervais, Trombone Shorty

Air Date: 2022-05-17

Guest Ricky Gervais talks about his comedy tour SuperNature followed by a performance from trombone and trumpet player Trombone Shorty.

Antony Blinken, TWICE

132. Antony Blinken, TWICE

Air Date: 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.

Mike Myers, Minha Kim

133. Mike Myers, Minha Kim

Air Date: 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.

Shaquille O'Neal, Sebastian Stan, Sharon Van Etten

134. Shaquille O'Neal, Sebastian Stan, Sharon Van Etten

Air Date: 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.

Jennifer Connelly, Patti LuPone

135. Jennifer Connelly, Patti LuPone

Air Date: 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.

Jacinda Ardern, Punch Brothers

136. Jacinda Ardern, Punch Brothers

Air Date: 2022-05-24

Stephen welcomes Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and a musical performance performance by Punch Brothers.

Michael Che, James Stavridis

137. Michael Che, James Stavridis

Air Date: 2022-05-25

Stephen welcomes comedian Michael Che and Admiral James Stavridis.

Josh Brolin, Hugh Dancy

138. Josh Brolin, Hugh Dancy

Air Date: 2022-05-26

Stephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin, and actor Hugh Dancy.

Jake Tapper, Joel Kim Booster

139. Jake Tapper, Joel Kim Booster

Air Date: 2022-06-06

Gay Planet Earth. Breaking News. Jake Tapper discusses recent politics. Joel Kim Booster discusses Fire Island.

Robert De Niro, Rosie Perez

140. Robert De Niro, Rosie Perez

Air Date: 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.

Rep. Adam Schiff, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kurt Vile

141. Rep. Adam Schiff, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kurt Vile

Air Date: 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.

Jon Batiste, Simu Liu

142. Jon Batiste, Simu Liu

Air Date: 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.

Bryan Cranston, Sen. Raphael Warnock

143. Bryan Cranston, Sen. Raphael Warnock

Air Date: 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.

Bob Woodward, Carl Bernstein, Bonnie Raitt

144. Bob Woodward, Carl Bernstein, Bonnie Raitt

Air Date: 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…

Emma Thompson, Tom Segura

145. Emma Thompson, Tom Segura

Air Date: 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.

Tom Hanks, Regina Spektor

146. Tom Hanks, Regina Spektor

Air Date: 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.

Cory Booker, The Lumineers

147. Cory Booker, The Lumineers

Air Date: 2022-06-20

Cyborgasm. Senator Cory Booker discusses recent politics. The Lumineers perform "A.M. Radio" from their album Brightside.

Werner Herzog, Roger Waters

148. Werner Herzog, Roger Waters

Air Date: 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)’.

Taika Waititi, David Sedaris

149. Taika Waititi, David Sedaris

Air Date: 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’.

Beto O’Rourke, Matilda Lawler

150. Beto O’Rourke, Matilda Lawler

Air Date: 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’.

Wanda Sykes, Ronan Farrow

151. Wanda Sykes, Ronan Farrow

Air Date: 2022-06-27

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Wanda Sykes discusses ‘The Upshaws’. Ronan Farrow discusses ‘Endangered’.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Jimmie Allen

152. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Jimmie Allen

Air Date: 2022-06-28

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez discusses recent politics. Jimmie Allen performs "Down Home" from his album ‘Tulip Drive’.

Adam Kinzinger, Karl Urban, Stephen Sanchez

153. Adam Kinzinger, Karl Urban, Stephen Sanchez

Air Date: 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’.

Heidi Klum, Ibram X. Kendi

154. Heidi Klum, Ibram X. Kendi

Air Date: 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’.

Billy Crystal, Paul Hollywood

155. Billy Crystal, Paul Hollywood

Air Date: 2022-07-18

Billy Crystal discusses ‘Mr. Saturday Night’. Paul Hollywood steps into the kitchen with Stephen and discusses his new book, ‘Bake’.

Ethan Hawke, Courtney Barnett

156. Ethan Hawke, Courtney Barnett

Air Date: 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’.

Ice-T, Michael Pollan

157. Ice-T, Michael Pollan

Air Date: 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’.

Chris Hayes, Jack White

158. Chris Hayes, Jack White

Air Date: 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’.

Jamie Raskin, Death Cab for Cutie

159. Jamie Raskin, Death Cab for Cutie

Air Date: 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’.

Charlamagne tha God, Brett Gelman

160. Charlamagne tha God, Brett Gelman

Air Date: 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’.

Amanda Seyfried, Stephen Merchant

161. Amanda Seyfried, Stephen Merchant

Air Date: 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.

Jonathan Karl, BJ Novak, St. Vincent

162. Jonathan Karl, BJ Novak, St. Vincent

Air Date: 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’.

Patton Oswalt, Jennifer Granholm, James Taylor

163. Patton Oswalt, Jennifer Granholm, James Taylor

Air Date: 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.

Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Bianca Cristovao, James Taylor

164. Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Bianca Cristovao, James Taylor

Air Date: 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.

Ron Howard, Morfydd Clark, James Taylor

165. Ron Howard, Morfydd Clark, James Taylor

Air Date: 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’.

James Taylor, Colman Domingo

166. James Taylor, Colman Domingo

Air Date: 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’.

Luis Cato, Joe Walsh, Mindy Kaling, Senator Chris Murphy

167. Luis Cato, Joe Walsh, Mindy Kaling, Senator Chris Murphy

Air Date: 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.

Ben Stiller, D'Arcy Carden, Joe Walsh

168. Ben Stiller, D'Arcy Carden, Joe Walsh

Air Date: 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’.

Kieran Culkin, Run the Jewels, Joe Walsh

169. Kieran Culkin, Run the Jewels, Joe Walsh

Air Date: 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’.

Karine Jean-Pierre, Tatiana Maslany, Joe Walsh

170. Karine Jean-Pierre, Tatiana Maslany, Joe Walsh

Air Date: 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’.

Alex Wagner, Roy Wood Jr.

1. Alex Wagner, Roy Wood Jr.

Air Date: 2022-09-06

Stephen welcomes journalist Alex Wagner and comedian Roy Wood Jr.

Gayle King, Tony Dokoupil, Nate Burleson, Betty Gilpin

2. Gayle King, Tony Dokoupil, Nate Burleson, Betty Gilpin

Air Date: 2022-09-07

Stephen welcomes journalists Gayle King and Tony Dokoupil and actress Betty Gilpin.

Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney, James Taylor

3. Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney, James Taylor

Air Date: 2022-09-08

Stephen welcomes actor Ryan Reynolds, actor Rob McElhenney and a musical performance by James Taylor.

Robert De Niro, Ethan Hawke, St. Vincent

4. Robert De Niro, Ethan Hawke, St. Vincent

Air Date: 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.

Steve Carell, Phoenix

5. Steve Carell, Phoenix

Air Date: 2022-09-14

Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell and a musical performance by Phoenix.

Queen Latifah, Nina Totenberg

6. Queen Latifah, Nina Totenberg

Air Date: 2022-09-15

Stephen welcomes actress Queen Latifah and legal correspondent Nina Totenberg.

Ana de Armas, Ken Burns, Sudan Archives

7. Ana de Armas, Ken Burns, Sudan Archives

Air Date: 2022-09-19

Stephen welcomes actress Ana de Armas, director Ken Burns and a musical performance by Sudan Archives.

Billy Eichner, Samantha Power

8. Billy Eichner, Samantha Power

Air Date: 2022-09-20

Stephen welcomes actor Billy Eichner and USAID Administrator Samantha Power.

Olivia Wilde, Dmytro Kuleba

9. Olivia Wilde, Dmytro Kuleba

Air Date: 2022-09-21

Stephen welcomes actress Olivia Wilde and Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.

Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Phil Rosenthal

10. Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Phil Rosenthal

Air Date: 2022-09-22

Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and writer Phil Rosenthal.

Sigourney Weaver, Zeeko Zaki

11. Sigourney Weaver, Zeeko Zaki

Air Date: 2022-09-26

Stephen welcomes actress Sigourney Weaver and actor Zeeko Zaki.

Samuel L. Jackson, Clarissa Ward

12. Samuel L. Jackson, Clarissa Ward

Air Date: 2022-09-27

Stephen welcomes actor Samuel L. Jackson and journalist Clarissa Ward.

Anderson Cooper, Sosie Bacon

13. Anderson Cooper, Sosie Bacon

Air Date: 2022-09-28

Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and actress Sosie Bacon.

George Clooney, Alex G

14. George Clooney, Alex G

Air Date: 2022-09-29

Stephen welcomes actor George Clooney and a musical performance by Alex G.

Nancy Pelosi, Armando Iannucci, Dermot Kennedy

15. Nancy Pelosi, Armando Iannucci, Dermot Kennedy

Air Date: 2022-10-03

Stephen welcomes Madam Speaker Nancy Pelosi, writer Armando Iannucci and a musical performance by Dermot Kennedy.

Maggie Haberman

16. Maggie Haberman

Air Date: 2022-10-04

Stephen welcomes journalist Maggie Haberman.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, Cody Keenan

17. Dr. Anthony Fauci, Cody Keenan

Air Date: 2022-10-05

Stephen welcomes immunologist Dr. Anthony Fauci and political adviser Cody Keenan.

Cate Blanchett, Domhnall Gleeson

18. Cate Blanchett, Domhnall Gleeson

Air Date: 2022-10-06

Stephen welcomes actress Cate Blanchett, actor Domhnall Gleeson, and “First Drafts With Evie Colbert.”

Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Paul Mecurio

19. Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Paul Mecurio

Air Date: 2022-10-10

Stephen welcomes actor Colin Farrell , director Brendan Gleeson and comedian Paul Mecurio.

John Lithgow, Wendell Pierce

20. John Lithgow, Wendell Pierce

Air Date: 2022-10-11

Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and actor Wendell Pierce.

George Stephanopoulos, Marcia Gay Harden

21. George Stephanopoulos, Marcia Gay Harden

Air Date: 2022-10-12

Stephen welcomes anchor George Stephanopoulos and actress Marcia Gay Harden.

Jeremy Strong, Ed Sheeran

22. Jeremy Strong, Ed Sheeran

Air Date: 2022-10-13

Stephen welcomes actor Jeremy Strong and singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran and a musical performance by Ed Sheeran.

Pete Buttigieg, Ina Garten

23. Pete Buttigieg, Ina Garten

Air Date: 2022-10-24

Stephen welcomes Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and author Ina Garten.

Eddie Redmayne, George R.R. Martin

24. Eddie Redmayne, George R.R. Martin

Air Date: 2022-10-25

Stephen welcomes actor Eddie Redmayne and novelist George R.R. Martin.

Aubrey Plaza, Nikole Hannah Jones

25. Aubrey Plaza, Nikole Hannah Jones

Air Date: 2022-10-26

Stephen welcomes actress Aubrey Plaza and journalist Nikole Hannah Jones.

Kerry Washington, Joe Walsh

26. Kerry Washington, Joe Walsh

Air Date: 2022-10-27

Stephen welcomes actress Kerry Washington and a musical performance by Joe Walsh.

Jennifer Hudson, Zosia Mamet

27. Jennifer Hudson, Zosia Mamet

Air Date: 2022-10-31

Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Hudson and actress Zosia Mamet.

Matthew Perry

28. Matthew Perry

Air Date: 2022-11-01

Stephen welcomes actor Matthew Perry.

Elizabeth Warren, Ernest Moniz

29. Elizabeth Warren, Ernest Moniz

Air Date: 2022-11-02

Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and Secretary Ernest Moniz.

Bono

30. Bono

Air Date: 2022-11-03

Steven welcomes singer-songwriter Bono, and a musical performance by Bono.

Jon Oliver, The Lion King Broadway Cast

31. Jon Oliver, The Lion King Broadway Cast

Air Date: 2022-11-07

Stephen welcomes television host Jon Oliver and a musical performance by the cast of The Lion King.

John Dickerson, Mike Birbiglia

32. John Dickerson, Mike Birbiglia

Air Date: 2022-11-08

Stephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson and comedian Mike Birbiglia.

Rose McIver

33. Rose McIver

Air Date: 2022-11-09

Stephen welcomes actress Rose McIver.

Emily Blunt, George Saunders

34. Emily Blunt, George Saunders

Air Date: 2022-11-10

Stephen welcomes actress Emily Blunt and author George Saunders.

Michelle Obama, Stromae

35. Michelle Obama, Stromae

Air Date: 2022-11-14

Stephen welcomes former First Lady Michelle Obama and a musical performance by Stromae.

Jon Stewart, LCD Soundsystem

36. Jon Stewart, LCD Soundsystem

Air Date: 2022-11-15

Stephen welcomes television host Jon Stewart and a musical performance by LCD Soundsystem.

Michael Shannon, Tig Notaro

37. Michael Shannon, Tig Notaro

Air Date: 2022-11-16

Stephen welcomes actor Michael Shannon and comedian Tig Notaro.

Michelle Williams, Dierks Bentley, The winners of Pickled

38. Michelle Williams, Dierks Bentley, The winners of Pickled

Air Date: 2022-11-17

Stephen welcomes actress Michelle Williams and the winners of "Pickled".

Daniel Craig, Josh Johnson

39. Daniel Craig, Josh Johnson

Air Date: 2022-11-21

Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Craig and a stand up performance by Josh Johnson.

Cate Blanchett, Paul Dano

40. Cate Blanchett, Paul Dano

Air Date: 2022-11-22

Stephen welcomes actor Paul Dano and a musical performance by Holly Humberstone.

Jake Gyllenhaal, Elizabeth Debicki

41. Jake Gyllenhaal, Elizabeth Debicki

Air Date: 2022-11-23

Stephen welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal and actress Elizabeth Debicki.

Don Lemon, Gabrielle Union

42. Don Lemon, Gabrielle Union

Air Date: 2022-11-28

Stephen welcomes television journalists Don Lemon and actress Gabrielle Union.

Sally Field, Maria Ressa

43. Sally Field, Maria Ressa

Air Date: 2022-11-29

Stephen welcomes actress Sally Field and Nobel Prize-winning journalist Maria Ressa.

Janet Yellen, Rob Delaney

44. Janet Yellen, Rob Delaney

Air Date: 2022-11-30

Stephen welcomes Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and comic Rob Delaney.

John Krasinski, Sarah Polley

45. John Krasinski, Sarah Polley

Air Date: 2022-12-01

Stephen welcomes actor and director John Krasinski and actress and director Sarah Polley.

John David Washington, Naomi Osaka, Spoon

46. John David Washington, Naomi Osaka, Spoon

Air Date: 2022-12-05

Stephen welcomes actor John David Washington, tennis player Naomi Osaka, and a musical performance by Spoon.

Red, White, & Greenland! Stephen Cold-Bear Is Lost in Space Force

47. Red, White, & Greenland! Stephen Cold-Bear Is Lost in Space Force

Air Date: 2022-12-06

Stephen welcomes chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force Roger A. Towberman and karaoke with Sturgill Simpson.

Mariah Carey, Kumail Nanjiani

48. Mariah Carey, Kumail Nanjiani

Air Date: 2022-12-07

Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Mariah Carey and actor Kumail Nanjiani.

Alicia Keys, Eddie Izzard

49. Alicia Keys, Eddie Izzard

Air Date: 2022-12-08

Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Alicia Keys, and comic Eddie Izzard.

Common, Lily Collins

50. Common, Lily Collins

Air Date: 2022-12-12

Stephen welcomes rapper Common and actress Lily Collins.

RuPaul, Ed Sheeran

51. RuPaul, Ed Sheeran

Air Date: 2022-12-13

Stephen welcomes television host RuPaul and a musical performance by Ed Sheeran.

52. Jeff Goldblum, Emily Blunt, José Andrés, Carlota, Inés & Lucía Andrés

Air Date: 2022-12-14

Stephen welcomes Jeff Goldblum, Emily Blunt takes “The Colbert Questionert”, and cooking with José Andrés & daughters Carlota, Inés & Lucía.

53. Andy Cohen, Anderson Cooper, Louis Cato

Air Date: 2022-12-15

Stephen welcomes TV host Andy Cohen, journalist Anderson Cooper, and a musical performance by Louis Cato.

54. Michelle Obama, Quinta Brunson, Tom Papa

Air Date: 2023-01-03

Michelle Obama, Quinta Brunson, Tom Papa

55. Shania Twain, Ayo Edebiri

Air Date: 2023-01-04

Shania Twain, Ayo Edebiri

56. Chris Wallace, Jessie Buckley

Air Date: 2023-01-05

Chris Wallace, Jessie Buckley

57. Tom Hanks, Rachael & Vilray

Air Date: 2023-01-09

Tom Hanks, Rachael & Vilray

58. Prince Harry, Ingrid Andress

Air Date: 2023-01-10

Prince Harry, Ingrid Andress

59. Janelle Monáe, Jamie Oliver

Air Date: 2023-01-11

Janelle Monáe, Jamie Oliver

60. Danai Gurira, Jeremy Pope, Ingrid Andress

Air Date: 2023-01-12

Danai Gurira, Jeremy Pope, Ingrid Andress

61. Hugh Jackman, Mimi Webb

Air Date: 2023-01-16

Hugh Jackman, Mimi Webb

62. Jesse Eisenberg, Atsuko Okatsuka

Air Date: 2023-01-17

Jesse Eisenberg, Atsuko Okatsuka

63. Trevor Noah, Stephanie Hsu

Air Date: 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.

64. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Meet Me @ The Altar

Air Date: 2023-01-19

Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Meet Me @ The Altar

65. Nathan Lane, Sam Jay

Air Date: 2023-01-23

Nathan Lane, Sam Jay

66. Jason Segel, Chuck D

Air Date: 2023-01-24

Jason Segel, Chuck D

67. Brett Goldstein, Amanda Warren

Air Date: 2023-01-25

Brett Goldstein, Amanda Warren

68. Audie Cornish, Tom Hanks, Elle King

Air Date: 2023-01-26

Audie Cornish, Tom Hanks, Elle King

69. Rachel Brosnahan, Murray Bartlett

Air Date: 2023-01-30

Rachel Brosnahan, Murray Bartlett

70. Jessica Chastain, Jay Shetty

Air Date: 2023-01-31

Jessica Chastain, Jay Shetty

71. Harrison Ford, Vic Mensa

Air Date: 2023-02-01

Harrison Ford, Vic Mensa

72. Connie Britton, Daniel Ricciardo

Air Date: 2023-02-02

Connie Britton, Daniel Ricciardo

73. John Oliver, Ron Klain

Air Date: 2023-02-13

John Oliver, Ron Klain

74. Patrick Stewart, Ke Huy Quan

Air Date: 2023-02-14

Patrick Stewart, Ke Huy Quan, Boyz II Men

75. Jim Gaffigan, Jesse Williams

Air Date: 2023-02-15

Jim Gaffigan, Jesse Williams, RAYE featuring 070 Shake.

76. Rev. Al Sharpton, Jessica Williams

Air Date: 2023-02-16

Rev. Al Sharpton, Jessica Williams

77. Sen. Bernie Sanders, Little Simz

Air Date: 2023-02-20

78. P!nk, Jonathan Majors

Air Date: 2023-02-21

79. Eugene Levy, Nas

Air Date: 2023-02-22

80. Hank Azaria, Isabel Wilkerson, Depeche Mode

Air Date: 2023-02-23

81. Damian Lewis, Linda Thomas-Greenfield

Air Date: 2023-02-27

82. Prince Harry, Kal Penn, Big Thief

Air Date: 2023-02-28

83. Michelle Yeoh, Riley Keough

Air Date: 2023-03-01

84. Steven Spielberg, John Williams

Air Date: 2023-03-02

85. Nick Kroll, Rep. Jim Himes, Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert

Air Date: 2023-03-06

86. James Taylor, Eva Longoria

Air Date: 2023-03-07

87. Idris Elba, F. Murray Abraham

Air Date: 2023-03-08

88. Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Steven Spielberg, John Williams

Air Date: 2023-03-09

89. Christina Ricci, Jen Psaki, Robert Glasper featuring Yebba

Air Date: 2023-03-13

90. Regé-Jean Page, Skylar Astin, John Mayer

Air Date: 2023-03-14

91. Vice President Kamala Harris, Carrie Coon

Air Date: 2023-03-15

92. Hugh Grant, Sean Hayes

Air Date: 2023-03-27

93. Mary J. Blige, Alison Roman

Air Date: 2023-03-28

94. Taron Egerton, Jay Chandrasekhar

Air Date: 2023-03-29

95. Brooke Shields, Clint Smith, Weyes Blood

Air Date: 2023-03-30

96. Stephen A. Smith, Dylan McDermott, the cast of "Ted Lasso", Davido

Air Date: 2023-04-03

97. Lin-Manuel Miranda, John Kander, a performance by the Broadway cast of "New York, New York"

Air Date: 2023-04-04

98. Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, Jeremy Hansen, Jodie Comer

Air Date: 2023-04-05

99. Brian Cox, Keri Russell

Air Date: 2023-04-10

100. Jennifer Garner, Rep. Katie Porter

Air Date: 2023-04-11

101. Steven Yeun, Joan Baez

Air Date: 2023-04-12

102. Nicolas Cage, Christine and the Queens

Air Date: 2023-04-13

103. Josh Groban, Sheryl Lee Ralph

Air Date: 2023-04-17

104. Woody Harrelson, Justin Theroux, the Walkmen

Air Date: 2023-04-18

105. Elizabeth Olsen, Jena Friedman

Air Date: 2023-04-19

106. Rachel Weisz, Danny Trejo

Air Date: 2023-04-20

107. James Marsden, Joy Oladokun, Nicolas Cage

Air Date: 2023-05-01

10/2/23 (Neil deGrasse Tyson, Louis Cato)

1. 10/2/23 (Neil deGrasse Tyson, Louis Cato)

Air Date: 2023-10-02

Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a musical performance by Louis Cato.

10/3/23 (John Oliver, boygenius)

2. 10/3/23 (John Oliver, boygenius)

Air Date: 2023-10-03

Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by boygenius.

10/4/23 (Anderson Cooper, Japanese Breakfast)

3. 10/4/23 (Anderson Cooper, Japanese Breakfast)

Air Date: 2023-10-04

Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by Japanese Breakfast.

10/5/23 (Bob Odenkirk, Fortune Feimster)

4. 10/5/23 (Bob Odenkirk, Fortune Feimster)

Air Date: 2023-10-05

Stephen welcomes actor Bob Odenkirk and comedian Fortune Feimster.

10/9/23 (Arnold Schwarzenegger, Metric)

5. 10/9/23 (Arnold Schwarzenegger, Metric)

Air Date: 2023-10-09

Stephen welcomes actor Arnold Schwarzenegger and a performance by Metric.

10/10/23 (Kerry Washington, Maxwell Frost)

6. 10/10/23 (Kerry Washington, Maxwell Frost)

Air Date: 2023-10-10

Stephen welcomes actress Kerry Washington and US Representative Maxwell Frost.

10/11/23 (John Fetterman, Melissa Villasenor)

7. 10/11/23 (John Fetterman, Melissa Villasenor)

Air Date: 2023-10-11

Stephen welcomes Senator John Fetterman and actress Melissa Villaseñor.

10/12/23 (John Mulaney, Darius Rucker)

8. 10/12/23 (John Mulaney, Darius Rucker)

Air Date: 2023-10-12

Stephen welcomes comic John Mulaney and a musical performance by Darius Rucker.

10/16/23 (Jada Pinkett Smith, Ricky Velez)

9. 10/16/23 (Jada Pinkett Smith, Ricky Velez)

Air Date: 2023-10-16

Stephen welcomes actress Jada Pinkett Smith and comic Ricky Velez.

10/23/23 (Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez, Arlo Parks)

10. 10/23/23 (Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez, Arlo Parks)

Air Date: 2023-10-23

Stephen welcomes actors Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez and a musical performance by Arlo Parks.

10/24/23 (Jim Gaffigan, Caroline Polachek)

11. 10/24/23 (Jim Gaffigan, Caroline Polachek)

Air Date: 2023-10-24

Stephen welcomes comic Jim Gaffigan and a musical performance by Caroline Polachek.

10/25/23 (Talking Heads, Mae Martin)

12. 10/25/23 (Talking Heads, Mae Martin)

Air Date: 2023-10-25

Stephen welcomes rock band Talking Heads and actor Mae Martin.

10/26/23 (Keegan-Michael Key, Elle Key, John Carpenter)

13. 10/26/23 (Keegan-Michael Key, Elle Key, John Carpenter)

Air Date: 2023-10-26

Stephen welcomes actor Keegan-Michael Key, producer Elle Key and filmmaker John Carpenter.

10/30/23 (Henry Winkler, Melissa Etheridge)

14. 10/30/23 (Henry Winkler, Melissa Etheridge)

Air Date: 2023-10-30

Stephen welcomes actor Henry Winkler and singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge.

10/31/23 (John Dickerson, Alex Newell)

15. 10/31/23 (John Dickerson, Alex Newell)

Air Date: 2023-10-31

Stephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson with a musical performance by Alex Newell.

11/1/23 (Adam Kinzinger, Willie Nelson)

16. 11/1/23 (Adam Kinzinger, Willie Nelson)

Air Date: 2023-11-01

Stephen welcomes former United States Representative Adam Kinzinger and a musical performance by Willie Nelson.

11/2/23 (Pete Buttigieg, Willie Nelson)

17. 11/2/23 (Pete Buttigieg, Willie Nelson)

Air Date: 2023-11-02

Stephen welcomes transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg and singer Willie Nelson.

11/13/23 (Barbra Streisand)

18. 11/13/23 (Barbra Streisand)

Air Date: 2023-11-13

Stephen welcomes singer Barbra Streisand.

11/14/23 (Rachel Maddow, Gracie Abrams)

19. 11/14/23 (Rachel Maddow, Gracie Abrams)

Air Date: 2023-11-14

Stephen welcomes TV host Rachel Maddow and a musical performance by Gracie Abrams.

11/15/23 (Paul Giamatti, Tom Blyth)

20. 11/15/23 (Paul Giamatti, Tom Blyth)

Air Date: 2023-11-15

Stephen welcomes actor Paul Giamatti and actor Tom Blyth.

11/16/23 (Jonathan Karl, Maria Bamford)

21. 11/16/23 (Jonathan Karl, Maria Bamford)

Air Date: 2023-11-16

Stephen welcomes journalist Jonathan Karl and comic Maria Bamford.

11/20/23 (David Letterman, The National)

22. 11/20/23 (David Letterman, The National)

Air Date: 2023-11-20

Stephen welcomes television host David Letterman and a musical performance by The National.

11/21/23 (Bradley Cooper, José Andrés)

23. 11/21/23 (Bradley Cooper, José Andrés)

Air Date: 2023-11-21

Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper and chef José Andrés.

11/22/23 (Peter Dinklage, Tig Notaro)

24. 11/22/23 (Peter Dinklage, Tig Notaro)

Air Date: 2023-11-22

Stephen welcomes actor Peter Dinklage and comic Tig Notaro.

12/11/23 (Liz Cheney, Olivia Rodrigo)

25. 12/11/23 (Liz Cheney, Olivia Rodrigo)

Air Date: 2023-12-11

Stephen welcomes former Representative Liz Cheney and a musical performance by Olivia Rodrigo.

12/12/23 (Taraji P. Henson, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit)

26. 12/12/23 (Taraji P. Henson, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit)

Air Date: 2023-12-12

Actress Taraji P. Henson; Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit perform.

12/13/24 (Jason Momoa, Robert Smigel)

27. 12/13/24 (Jason Momoa, Robert Smigel)

Air Date: 2023-12-13

Actor Jason Momoa; comic Robert Smigel.

12/14/23 (Greta Gerwig, Andrew Scott)

28. 12/14/23 (Greta Gerwig, Andrew Scott)

Air Date: 2023-12-14

Stephen welcomes director Greta Gerwig and actor Andrew Scott.

12/18/23 (Kenan Thompson, Olivia Rodrigo, Evie Colbert)

29. 12/18/23 (Kenan Thompson, Olivia Rodrigo, Evie Colbert)

Air Date: 2023-12-18

Stephen welcomes actor Kenan Thompson, a musical performance by Olivia Rodrigo, and First Drafts with Evie Colbert.

12/19/23 (Adam Driver, Jon Batiste)

30. 12/19/23 (Adam Driver, Jon Batiste)

Air Date: 2023-12-19

Stephen welcomes actor Adam Driver plus an interview with and musical performance by Jon Batiste.

12/20/23 (Nicki Minaj, Liam Neeson)

31. 12/20/23 (Nicki Minaj, Liam Neeson)

Air Date: 2023-12-20

Stephen welcomes rapper Nicki Minaj and The Indict-mare Before Christmas narrated by Liam Neeson.

12/21/23 (Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen)

32. 12/21/23 (Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen)

Air Date: 2023-12-21

Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper, TV host Andy Cohen, and a musical performance by Louis Cato with the Late Show Band.

1/8/24 (Barbra Streisand, Taylor Tomlinson)

33. 1/8/24 (Barbra Streisand, Taylor Tomlinson)

Air Date: 2024-01-08

Stephen welcomes comic/TV host Taylor Tomlinson and Barbra Streisand takes the Colbert Questionert.

1/9/24 (Gayle King, Charles Barkley, Ebon Moss-Bachrach)

34. 1/9/24 (Gayle King, Charles Barkley, Ebon Moss-Bachrach)

Air Date: 2024-01-09

Stephen welcomes journalist Gayle King, former professional basketball player Charles Barkley, and actor Ebon Moss-Bachrach.

1/10/24 (America Ferrera, Reneé Rapp)

35. 1/10/24 (America Ferrera, Reneé Rapp)

Air Date: 2024-01-10

Stephen welcomes actress America Ferrera and singer-songwriter Reneé Rapp.

1/11/24 (Emily Blunt, Colman Domingo)

36. 1/11/24 (Emily Blunt, Colman Domingo)

Air Date: 2024-01-11

Stephen welcomes actress Emily Blunt, actor Colman Domingo, and John Scofield sits in with Louis Cato & the Late Show Band.

1/16/24 (Nicki Minaj, Jeff Tweedy, Daniel Caesar, Taylor Tomlinson)

37. 1/16/24 (Nicki Minaj, Jeff Tweedy, Daniel Caesar, Taylor Tomlinson)

Air Date: 2024-01-16

Stephen welcomes musician Jeff Tweedy and a musical performance by Daniel Caesar and a special appearance by Taylor Tomlinson.

1/17/24 (Clive Owen, Juno Temple, The Last Dinner Party)

38. 1/17/24 (Clive Owen, Juno Temple, The Last Dinner Party)

Air Date: 2024-01-17

Stephen welcomes actor Clive Owen, actress Juno Temple and a musical performance by The Last Dinner Party.

1/18/24 (Common, Steven Wright)

39. 1/18/24 (Common, Steven Wright)

Air Date: 2024-01-18

Stephen welcomes rapper Common and comic Steven Wright.

1/22/24 (Trevor Noah, Ruby Bridges)

40. 1/22/24 (Trevor Noah, Ruby Bridges)

Air Date: 2024-01-22

Stephen welcomes comic Trevor Noah and American civil rights activist Ruby Bridges.

1/23/24 (André 3000, Jelani Cobb)

41. 1/23/24 (André 3000, Jelani Cobb)

Air Date: 2024-01-23

Stephen welcomes rapper André 3000 and author Jelani Cobb.

1/24/24 (Austin Butler, Kingsley Ben-Adir)

42. 1/24/24 (Austin Butler, Kingsley Ben-Adir)

Air Date: 2024-01-24

Stephen welcomes actor Austin Butler and actor Kingsley Ben-Adir.

1/25/24 (Martin Scorsese, Future Islands)

43. 1/25/24 (Martin Scorsese, Future Islands)

Air Date: 2024-01-25

Stephen welcomes filmmaker Martin Scorsese with a performance by Future Islands.

1/29/24 (Bryan Cranston, Michele Norris)

44. 1/29/24 (Bryan Cranston, Michele Norris)

Air Date: 2024-01-29

Stephen welcomes actor Bryan Cranston and journalist Michele Norris.

1/30/24 (Emma Stone, Jaime Harrison)

45. 1/30/24 (Emma Stone, Jaime Harrison)

Air Date: 2024-01-30

Stephen welcomes actress Emma Stone and Democratic National Committee chair Jaime Harrison.

1/31/24 (Demi Moore, Paul Walter Hauser)

46. 1/31/24 (Demi Moore, Paul Walter Hauser)

Air Date: 2024-01-31

Stephen welcomes actress Demi Moore and actor Paul Walter Hauser.

2/1/24 (John Cena, Kwame Alexander, Asake)

47. 2/1/24 (John Cena, Kwame Alexander, Asake)

Air Date: 2024-02-01

Stephen welcomes actor John Cena, writer Kwame Alexander and a musical performance by Asake.

2/5/24 (Elizabeth Warren, Usama Siddiquee)

48. 2/5/24 (Elizabeth Warren, Usama Siddiquee)

Air Date: 2024-02-05

Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and comic Usama Siddiquee.

2/6/24 (Joy-Ann Reid, A'ja Wilson)

49. 2/6/24 (Joy-Ann Reid, A'ja Wilson)

Air Date: 2024-02-06

Stephen welcomes journalist Joy-Ann Reid and basketball player A'ja Wilson.

2/7/24 (Christopher Nolan)

50. 2/7/24 (Christopher Nolan)

Air Date: 2024-02-07

Stephen welcomes filmmaker Christopher Nolan.

2/8/24 (André 3000, Justin Hartley)

51. 2/8/24 (André 3000, Justin Hartley)

Air Date: 2024-02-08

Stephen welcomes rapper André 3000 and actor Justin Hartley.

2/11/24 (John Krasinski, Ryan Gosling, Jon Stewart)

52. 2/11/24 (John Krasinski, Ryan Gosling, Jon Stewart)

Air Date: 2024-02-11

Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski, actor Ryan Gosling, with a special appearance by Jon Stewart.

2/12/24 (John Oliver, Killer Mike)

53. 2/12/24 (John Oliver, Killer Mike)

Air Date: 2024-02-12

Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by Killer Mike.

2/13/24 (Matt Damon, Danielle Pinnock)

54. 2/13/24 (Matt Damon, Danielle Pinnock)

Air Date: 2024-02-13

Stephen welcomes actor Matt Damon and actress Danielle Pinnock.

2/14/24 (Mark Wahlberg, Lily Gladstone)

55. 2/14/24 (Mark Wahlberg, Lily Gladstone)

Air Date: 2024-02-14

Stephen welcomes actor Mark Wahlberg and actress Lily Gladstone.

2/15/24 (Billy Joel, Chappell Roan)

56. 2/15/24 (Billy Joel, Chappell Roan)

Air Date: 2024-02-15

Stephen welcomes singer Billy Joel and a musical performance by Chappell Roan.

2/26/24 (Arnold Schwarzenegger, Julio Torres)

57. 2/26/24 (Arnold Schwarzenegger, Julio Torres)

Air Date: 2024-02-26

Stephen welcomes actor Julio Torres.

2/27/24 (Josh Brolin, Amanda Gorman, Jan Vogler)

58. 2/27/24 (Josh Brolin, Amanda Gorman, Jan Vogler)

Air Date: 2024-02-27

Stephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin and Amanda Gorman & Jan Vogler.

2/28/24 (Chris Hayes, Carrie Preston)

59. 2/28/24 (Chris Hayes, Carrie Preston)

Air Date: 2024-02-28

Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Hayes and actress Carrie Preston.

2/29/24 (Rebecca Ferguson, Denis Villeneuve)

60. 2/29/24 (Rebecca Ferguson, Denis Villeneuve)

Air Date: 2024-02-29

Stephen welcomes actress Rebecca Ferguson and filmmaker Denis Villeneuve.

3/4/24 (RuPaul, Yuval Noah Harari)

61. 3/4/24 (RuPaul, Yuval Noah Harari)

Air Date: 2024-03-04

Stephen welcomes TV personality RuPaul and author Yuval Noah Harari.

3/5/24 (Sen. Bernie Sanders, Bleachers)

62. 3/5/24 (Sen. Bernie Sanders, Bleachers)

Air Date: 2024-03-05

Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Bleachers.

3/6/24 (Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ariel Elias)

63. 3/6/24 (Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ariel Elias)

Air Date: 2024-03-06

Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a stand up performance by Ariel Elias.

3/7/24 (John Dickerson, De La Soul)

64. 3/7/24 (John Dickerson, De La Soul)

Air Date: 2024-03-07

Stephen welcomes political analyst John Dickerson and a musical performance by De La Soul.

3/11/24 (Kristen Stewart, Tom Hollander)

65. 3/11/24 (Kristen Stewart, Tom Hollander)

Air Date: 2024-03-11

Stephen welcomes actress Kristen Stewart and actor Tom Hollander.

3/12/24 (Diane Lane, Patton Oswalt)

66. 3/12/24 (Diane Lane, Patton Oswalt)

Air Date: 2024-03-12

Stephen welcomes actress Diane Lane and actor Patton Oswalt.

3/13/24 (Paul Rudd, Cecilia Vega)

67. 3/13/24 (Paul Rudd, Cecilia Vega)

Air Date: 2024-03-13

Stephen welcomes actor Paul Rudd and journalist Cecilia Vega.

3/14/24 (Paul Simon)

68. 3/14/24 (Paul Simon)

Air Date: 2024-03-14

Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Paul Simon.

3/25/24 (Stephen Breyer, Justin Thomas)

69. 3/25/24 (Stephen Breyer, Justin Thomas)

Air Date: 2024-03-25

Stephen welcomes justice Stephen Breyer and professional golfer Justin Thomas.

3/26/24 (Carol Burnett, Waxahatchee featuring MJ Lenderman)

70. 3/26/24 (Carol Burnett, Waxahatchee featuring MJ Lenderman)

Air Date: 2024-03-26

Stephen welcomes actress Carol Burnett and a musical performance by Waxahatchee & MJ Lenderman.

3/27/24 (Liam Neeson, Fareed Zakaria)

71. 3/27/24 (Liam Neeson, Fareed Zakaria)

Air Date: 2024-03-27

Stephen welcomes actor Liam Neeson and journalist Fareed Zakaria.

4/1/24 (Matt Damon, Hannah Waddingham)

72. 4/1/24 (Matt Damon, Hannah Waddingham)

Air Date: 2024-04-01

Stephen welcomes actress Hannah Waddingham and Matt Damon takes The Colbert Questionert.

4/2/24 (Savannah Guthrie, Tim Blake Nelson)

73. 4/2/24 (Savannah Guthrie, Tim Blake Nelson)

Air Date: 2024-04-02

Stephen welcomes journalist Savannah Guthrie and actor Tim Blake Nelson.

4/3/24 (Gillian Anderson, Sonequa Martin-Green, Remi Wolf)

74. 4/3/24 (Gillian Anderson, Sonequa Martin-Green, Remi Wolf)

Air Date: 2024-04-03

Stephen welcomes actress Gillian Anderson, actress Sonequa Martin-Green, and a musical performance by Remi Wolf.

4/4/24 (Steve Buscemi, Henry Louis Gates Jr.)

75. 4/4/24 (Steve Buscemi, Henry Louis Gates Jr.)

Air Date: 2024-04-04

Stephen welcomes actor Steve Buscemi and literary critic Henry Louis Gates Jr.

4/8/24 (Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Tyla)

76. 4/8/24 (Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Tyla)

Air Date: 2024-04-08

Stephen welcomes Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and a musical performance by Tyla.

4/9/24 (Maren Morris, Demetri Martin)

77. 4/9/24 (Maren Morris, Demetri Martin)

Air Date: 2024-04-09

Stephen welcomes singer Maren Morris and actor Demetri Martin.

We 4/10/24 (Christiane Amanpour, Wilmer Valderrama)

78. We 4/10/24 (Christiane Amanpour, Wilmer Valderrama)

Air Date: 2024-04-10

Stephen welcomes journalist Christiane Amanpour and actor Wilmer Valderrama.

79. 4/15/24 (Salman Rushdie, Anna Sawai, Terence Blanchard)

Air Date: 2024-04-15

Stephen welcomes author Salman Rushdie, actress Anna Sawai, and Terence Blanchard sits in with Louis Cato & the Late Show Band.

80. 4/16/24 (Orlando Bloom, George Takei, Maggie Rogers)

Air Date: 2024-04-16

Stephen welcomes actor Orlando Bloom, actor George Takei, and a musical performance by Maggie Rogers.

81. 4/17/24 (John Lithgow, Doris Kearns Goodwin)

Air Date: 2024-04-17

Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and historian Doris Kearns Goodwin.

4/18/24 (Sandra Oh, Reid Scott, Daniel Radcliffe)

82. 4/18/24 (Sandra Oh, Reid Scott, Daniel Radcliffe)

Air Date: 2024-04-18

Stephen welcomes actress Sandra Oh, actor Reid Scott, and actor Daniel Radcliffe.

4/29/24 (Jean Smart, Gayle Rankin)

83. 4/29/24 (Jean Smart, Gayle Rankin)

Air Date: 2024-04-29

Stephen welcomes actress Jean Smart and actress Gayle Rankin.

4/30/24 (Jeff Daniels, Hannah Einbinder, Béla Fleck)

84. 4/30/24 (Jeff Daniels, Hannah Einbinder, Béla Fleck)

Air Date: 2024-04-30

Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Daniels, comic Hannah Einbinder, and Béla Fleck sits in with Louis Cato & the Late Show Band.

5/1/24 (Carol Burnett, Phil Keoghan, Jacob Collier)

85. 5/1/24 (Carol Burnett, Phil Keoghan, Jacob Collier)

Air Date: 2024-05-01

Stephen welcomes TV host Phil Keoghan, a musical performance by Jacob Collier, and Carol Burnett takes “The Colbert Questionert.”

5/2/24 (John Leguizamo, Laura Coates)

86. 5/2/24 (John Leguizamo, Laura Coates)

Air Date: 2024-05-02

Stephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo and attorney Laura Coates.

5/6/24 (Ethan Hawke, Cedric the Entertainer)

87. 5/6/24 (Ethan Hawke, Cedric the Entertainer)

Air Date: 2024-05-06

Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke and actor Cedric the Entertainer.

5/7/24 (Tiffany Haddish, Meredith Scardino)

88. 5/7/24 (Tiffany Haddish, Meredith Scardino)

Air Date: 2024-05-07

Stephen welcomes actress Tiffany Haddish and screenwriter Meredith Scardino.

5/8/24 (Jen Psaki, Elyanna)

89. 5/8/24 (Jen Psaki, Elyanna)

Air Date: 2024-05-08

Stephen welcomes political analyst Jen Psaki and a musical performance by Elyanna.

5/9/24 (Ryan Gosling, Desi Lydic)

90. 5/9/24 (Ryan Gosling, Desi Lydic)

Air Date: 2024-05-09

Stephen welcomes Ryan Gosling takes “The Colbert Questionert” and actress Desi Lydic.

5/13/24 (Steve Carell, Paul Simon)

91. 5/13/24 (Steve Carell, Paul Simon)

Air Date: 2024-05-13

Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell and a musical performance by Paul Simon.

5/14/24 (Jennifer Hudson, Marisa Abela)

92. 5/14/24 (Jennifer Hudson, Marisa Abela)

Air Date: 2024-05-14

Stephen welcomes singer Jennifer Hudson and actress Marisa Abela.

5/15/24 (George Stephanopoulos, Michelle Buteau)

93. 5/15/24 (George Stephanopoulos, Michelle Buteau)

Air Date: 2024-05-15

Stephen welcomes TV host George Stephanopoulos and comic Michelle Buteau.

5/16/24 (David Letterman, Claudia Jessie, Norah Jones)

94. 5/16/24 (David Letterman, Claudia Jessie, Norah Jones)

Air Date: 2024-05-16

Stephen welcomes David Letterman takes The Colbert Questionert, actress Claudia Jessie, and a musical performance by Norah Jones.

5/20/24 (Sarah Paulson, Paul Scheer, a performance from Broadway's "Merrily We Roll Along")

95. 5/20/24 (Sarah Paulson, Paul Scheer, a performance from Broadway's "Merrily We Roll Along")

Air Date: 2024-05-20

Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Paulson, actor Paul Scheer, and performance by the Broadway cast of “Merrily We Roll Along.”

5/21/24 (Billie Eilish)

96. 5/21/24 (Billie Eilish)

Air Date: 2024-05-21

Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Billie Eilish.

5/22/24 (Anya Taylor-Joy, Doug Emhoff)

97. 5/22/24 (Anya Taylor-Joy, Doug Emhoff)

Air Date: 2024-05-22

Stephen welcomes actress Anya Taylor-Joy and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff.

5/23/24 (Chris Hemsworth, James Dyson)

98. 5/23/24 (Chris Hemsworth, James Dyson)

Air Date: 2024-05-23

Stephen welcomes actor Chris Hemsworth and business magnate James Dyson.

6/3/24 (Alicia Keys, Stephen Merchant)

99. 6/3/24 (Alicia Keys, Stephen Merchant)

Air Date: 2024-06-03

Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Alicia Keys and actor Stephen Merchant.

6/4/24 (Viggo Mortensen, Olivia Cooke, a performance from Broadway's "Illinoise")

100. 6/4/24 (Viggo Mortensen, Olivia Cooke, a performance from Broadway's "Illinoise")

Air Date: 2024-06-04

Stephen welcomes actor Viggo Mortensen, actress Olivia Cooke, and a performance by the cast of “Illinoise.”

6/5/24 (Jon Bon Jovi, Tig Notaro)

101. 6/5/24 (Jon Bon Jovi, Tig Notaro)

Air Date: 2024-06-05

Stephen welcomes singer Jon Bon Jovi and comedian Tig Notaro.

6/6/24 (Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Hozier)

102. 6/6/24 (Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Hozier)

Air Date: 2024-06-06

Stephen welcomes actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus and a musical performance by Hozier.

6/10/24 (Senator Cory Booker, Billie Eilish)

103. 6/10/24 (Senator Cory Booker, Billie Eilish)

Air Date: 2024-06-10

Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and a musical performance by Billie Eilish.

6/11/24 (Jake Gyllenhaal, Chloe Fineman)

104. 6/11/24 (Jake Gyllenhaal, Chloe Fineman)

Air Date: 2024-06-11

Steven welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal and comedian Chloe Fineman.

6/12/24 (Seth Meyers, Omar Apollo)

105. 6/12/24 (Seth Meyers, Omar Apollo)

Air Date: 2024-06-12

Stephen welcomes TV host Seth Meyers and a musical performance by Omar Apollo.

6/13/24 (Jude Law, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats)

106. 6/13/24 (Jude Law, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats)

Air Date: 2024-06-13

Stephen welcomes actor Jude Law and a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.

6/17/24 (Dr. Anthony Fauci, Callum Turner, Trombone Shorty)

107. 6/17/24 (Dr. Anthony Fauci, Callum Turner, Trombone Shorty)

Air Date: 2024-06-17

Stephen welcomes Dr. Anthony Fauci and actor Callum Turner.

6/18/24 (Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Lake Street Dive)

108. 6/18/24 (Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Lake Street Dive)

Air Date: 2024-06-18

Stephen welcomes podcast hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett & Tommy Vietor, and a musical performance by Lake Street Dive.

6/19/24 (Cynthia Erivo, Rep. Jamaal Bowman)

109. 6/19/24 (Cynthia Erivo, Rep. Jamaal Bowman)

Air Date: 2024-06-19

Stephen welcomes actress Cynthia Erivo and Rep. Jamaal Bowman.

6/20/24 (Jeremy Allen White, Ava DuVernay)

110. 6/20/24 (Jeremy Allen White, Ava DuVernay)

Air Date: 2024-06-20

Stephen welcomes actor Jeremy Allen White and director Ava DuVernay.

111. 7/8/24 (Michael Douglas, Abby Phillip, Antony Starr, Chace Crawford, Colby Minifie)

Air Date: 2024-07-08

112. 7/9/24 (Serena Williams, Andrew McCarthy)

Air Date: 2024-07-09

113. 7/10/24 (Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Martha Stewart)

Air Date: 2024-07-10

114. 7/11/24 (John Dickerson, Jessica Pratt)

Air Date: 2024-07-11

115. 7/15/24 (Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Bikini Kill)

Air Date: 2024-07-15

116. 7/16/24 (Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Loudon Wainwright III)

Air Date: 2024-07-16

117. 7/17/24 (Glen Powell, Charlamagne Tha God)

Air Date: 2024-07-17

118. 7/18/24 (Sen. Bernie Sanders, OneRepublic)

Air Date: 2024-07-18

119. 7/22/24 (Keanu Reeves, Charles Wesley Godwin)

Air Date: 2024-07-22

120. 7/23/24 (Matthew Macfadyen, Jon M. Chu)

Air Date: 2024-07-23

121. 7/24/24 (Melinda French Gates, Saoirse-Monica Jackson)

Air Date: 2024-07-24

122. 7/25/24 (Kevin Hart, Andrew Bird)

Air Date: 2024-07-25

123. 8/12/24 (Kaitlan Collins, Walton Goggins)

Air Date: 2024-08-12

Stephen welcomes journalist Kaitlan Collins and actor Walton Goggins.

124. 8/13/24 (Bowen Yang, Nick Cave)

Air Date: 2024-08-13

Stephen welcomes actor Bowen Yang and musician Nick Cave.

125. 8/14/24 (Alex Wagner, Ali Macofsky)

Air Date: 2024-08-14

Stephen welcomes TV host Alex Wagner and comic Ali Macofsky.

126. 8/15/24 (Sean Hayes, Billie Eilish, Hiroyuki Sanada, Koe Wetzel with Jessie Murph)

Air Date: 2024-08-15

127. 8/19/24 (Hillary Rodham Clinton, Julia Louis-Dreyfus)

Air Date: 2024-08-19

128. 8/20/24 (Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries)

Air Date: 2024-08-20

129. 8/21/24 (Pete Buttigieg, Chance the Rapper)

Air Date: 2024-08-21

130. 8/22/24 (Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Mavis Staples, Jeff Tweedy, Jennifer Hudson, Ian Happ, Nico Hoerner, Jameson Taillon)

Air Date: 2024-08-22

1. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson

Air Date: 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.

2. Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, Jack Lowden

Air Date: 2024-09-04

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson discusses his new book, The Accomplice. Jack Lowden discusses Slow Horses.

3. Stephen Curry, Senator Mark Kelly

Air Date: 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.

4. Jim Parsons, Natasha Rothwell

Air Date: 2024-09-09

Jim Parsons discusses Our Town. Natasha Rothwell discusses The White Lotus and How to Die Alone.

5. John Dickerson, Tems

Air Date: 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.

6. Samuel L. Jackson, Amy Ryan

Air Date: 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.

7. Jeff Bridges

Air Date: 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.

8. Jeremy Strong, Dr. Francis Collins

Air Date: 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.

9. Rachel Maddow, Shaboozey

Air Date: 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.

10. Anderson Cooper, Sting

Air Date: 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)".

11. Justin Trudeau, RuPaul Charles

Air Date: 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).

12. Kate Winslet, Jude Law

Air Date: 2024-09-24

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Kate Winslet discusses Lee. Jude Law takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from June 13 episode).

13. Bill Gates, Jane Goodall

Air Date: 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.

14. Sarah Silverman, Chris Stapleton

Air Date: 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".

15. Don Cheadle, Malcolm Gladwell

Air Date: 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.

16. Chris Hayes, Brittany Howard

Air Date: 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.

17. Andrew Garfield, Ina Garten

Air Date: 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.

18. Chris Wallace, Yotam Ottolenghi

Air Date: 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.

19. Vice President Kamala Harris

Air Date: 2024-10-08

Stephen acknowledges the impact of Hurricane Milton. Vice President Kamala Harris discusses recent politics and her presidential campaign.

20. Kathy Bates, Pamela Anderson

Air Date: 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.

21. Jason Segel, Representative Jasmine Crockett

Air Date: 2024-10-15

What's Going On Over There? Jason Segel discusses Shrinking. Representative Jasmine Crockett discusses recent politics.

22. Stanley Tucci, Harvey Guillén

Air Date: 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.

23. Bob Woodward, Wyatt Flores

Air Date: 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.

24. Brian Cox, Yulia Navalnaya

Air Date: 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.

25. Senator John Fetterman, Alfonso Cuarón

Air Date: 2024-10-22

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Senator John Fetterman discusses recent politics. Alfonso Cuarón discusses Disclaimer.

26. Anna Kendrick, Matty Matheson

Air Date: 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.

27. Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jonathan Alter, Jhayco

Air Date: 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).

28. Robin Wright, Nicole Scherzinger

Air Date: 2024-10-28

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Robin Wright discusses Here. Nicole Scherzinger discusses Sunset Boulevard.

29. Tom Hanks, Rachel Zegler

Air Date: 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".

30. Kieran Culkin, Ta-Nehisi Coates

Air Date: 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.

31. Seth Meyers, Mohanad Elshieky

Air Date: 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.

32. Governor Tim Walz, John Oliver

Air Date: 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.

33. John Dickerson, Lenny Kravitz

Air Date: 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.

34. Paul Bettany, Mike Birbiglia

Air Date: 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.

35. Javier Bardem, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson

Air Date: 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).

36. John Krasinski, Francis Ford Coppola

Air Date: 2024-11-12

Stephen reveals John Krasinski as People 's "Sexiest Man Alive" 2024 (special appearance by Chris Evans). Francis Ford Coppola discusses Megalopolis.

37. Zoe Saldaña, Ken Burns

Air Date: 2024-11-13

38. Billy Bob Thornton, Sharon Horgan

Air Date: 2024-11-14

What's Going On Over There? Billy Bob Thornton discusses Landman. Sharon Horgan discusses Bad Sisters.

39. Josh Brolin, Kacey Musgraves

Air Date: 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.

40. President Bill Clinton, Kacey Musgraves

Air Date: 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.

41. Paul Mescal, Elvis Costello & T Bone Burnett

Air Date: 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".

42. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Jeffrey Wright

Air Date: 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.

43. Daniel Craig, Auli'i Cravalho

Air Date: 2024-12-02

Stephen Colbert Rest in Peace (special appearance by Amy Sedaris). Daniel Craig discusses Queer. Auliʻi Cravalho discusses Moana 2.

44. Selena Gomez, Seth Meyers

Air Date: 2024-12-03

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Selena Gomez discusses Emilia Pérez. Seth Meyers takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from October 31 episode).

45. Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen, Doechii

Air Date: 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.

46. Kate McKinnon, Peter Sarsgaard, Ben Folds

Air Date: 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.

47. Billy Crystal, Arooj Aftab

Air Date: 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.

48. Mindy Kaling, Saul Trujillo

Air Date: 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.

Dua Lipa, Jon Batiste

49. Dua Lipa, Jon Batiste

Air Date: 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.

50. Timothée Chalamet, Sabrina Carpenter

Air Date: 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'.

51. Nicole Kidman, Bill Skarsgård

Air Date: 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.

52. Elton John, Brandi Carlile

Air Date: 2024-12-17

Elton John and Brandi Carlile discuss 'Never Too Late'.

53. Adrien Brody, Ben Schwartz

Air Date: 2024-12-18

Unseen Mysteries of the Hidden Secrets. Adrien Brody discusses The Brutalist. Ben Schwartz discusses Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

54. Edward Norton

Air Date: 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".

55. Representative Adam Kinzinger

Air Date: 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'.

56. Tilda Swinton, Isabella Rossellini

Air Date: 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'.

57. Alan Cumming, Diane Morgan

Air Date: 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'.

58. Ben Stiller, June Squibb

Air Date: 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'.

59. Jeremy Bash, David Schwimmer, Kwame Alexander

Air Date: 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'.

60. Josh Gad, Betty Gilpin

Air Date: 2025-01-14

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Josh Gad discusses his new book, 'In Gad We Trust'. Betty Gilpin discusses 'American Primeval'.

61. Adam Scott, Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen

Air Date: 2025-01-15

Cyborgasm. Adam Scott discusses 'Severance'. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen discusses recent politics.

62. Kate Winslet, Jharrel Jerome

Air Date: 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'.

63. Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Jalen Ngonda

Air Date: 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'.

64. Michelle Yeoh, Britt Lower

Air Date: 2025-01-21

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Michelle Yeoh discusses 'Star Trek: Section 31'. Britt Lower discusses 'Severance'.

65. John Dickerson, Willow Avalon

Air Date: 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'.

66. Drew Brees, Morris Chestnut

Air Date: 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'.

67. Deion Sanders, Kane Brown

Air Date: 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'.

68. Chris Hayes, Nicole Scherzinger

Air Date: 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'.

69. Drew Barrymore, Brandon Scott Jones

Air Date: 2025-01-28

Ooh Ooh! Ah! Ah! Update! Romansplaining with Stephen Colbert. Drew Barrymore discusses 'Hollywood Squares'. Brandon Scott Jones discusses 'Ghosts'.

70. Will Ferrell, FLO

Air Date: 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'.

71. Nicole Kidman, Jacob Soboroff

Air Date: 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'.

72. Lin-Manuel Miranda, Audra McDonald

Air Date: 2025-02-03

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Lin-Manuel Miranda discusses 'All In: Comedy About Love'. Audra McDonald discusses 'Gypsy'.

73. Samantha Power, Miles Teller, W. Kamau Bell

Air Date: 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?

74. Damon Wayans Jr., Daniel Boulud

Air Date: 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.

75. Elton John, Melanie Lynskey, Leon Thomas

Air Date: 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.

76. John Oliver, The War and Treaty

Air Date: 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'.

77. George Clooney, Alan Ritchson

Air Date: 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'.

78. Robert De Niro, Tamara Tunie

Air Date: 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'.

79. Al Roker, Monica Lewinsky

Air Date: 2025-02-20

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Al Roker discusses his new book, 'Recipes to Live By'. Monica Lewinsky discusses her new podcast, 'Reclaiming'.

80. Woody Harrelson, Wendell Pierce

Air Date: 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'.

81. Drew Barrymore, Bong Joon Ho

Air Date: 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'.

82. Guy Fieri, Pamela Brown

Air Date: 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'.

83. RZA, Paul Mecurio, Father John Misty

Air Date: 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'.

84. Brian Tyree Henry, Tony Hawk

Air Date: 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'.

85. Pete Buttigieg

Air Date: 2025-03-04

Special live episode following the Presidential Address to Congress. MAGA Maniacs. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Pete Buttigieg discusses recent politics.

86. Jake Tapper, Paris Paloma

Air Date: 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.

87. Sterling K. Brown, Reid Hoffman

Air Date: 2025-03-06

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Sterling K. Brown discusses 'Paradise'. Reid Hoffman discusses recent politics and his new book, 'Superagency'.

88. Cate Blanchett, Tramell Tillman

Air Date: 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'.

89. Nathan Lane, Ezra Klein

Air Date: 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'.

90. Michael Fassbender, Uzo Aduba, the Voidz

Air Date: 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'.

91. Gary Oldman

Air Date: 2025-03-13

Gary Oldman discusses 'Slow Horses'.

92. Jake Gyllenhaal, Roxane Gay

Air Date: 2025-03-24

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Jake Gyllenhaal discusses ‘Othello’. Roxane Gay discusses her new book, ‘The Portable Feminist Reader’.

93. Jenna Ortega, Erin Maguire, Megan Moroney

Air Date: 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)’.

94. Seth Rogen, Carrie Coon

Air Date: 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’.

95. Senator Chuck Schumer, Michelle Buteau

Air Date: 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’.

96. Maurice DuBois, Jonathan Groff

Air Date: 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’.

97. Michelle Williams, Max Thieriot

Air Date: 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’.

98. Pierce Brosnan, Hannah Einbinder

Air Date: 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’.

99. Noah Wyle, Jenny Slate

Air Date: 2025-04-03

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Noah Wyle discusses ‘The Pitt’. Jenny Slate discusses ‘Dying for Sex’.

100. Senator Cory Booker, Jalen Brunson

Air Date: 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.

101. Woody Harrelson, Michael Lewis

Air Date: 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?’.

102. Sheryl Lee Ralph, Paul W. Downs

Air Date: 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’.

103. Sarah Snook, Melinda French Gates

Air Date: 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’.

104. David Oyelowo, Finn Wolfhard, OK Go

Air Date: 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’.

105. Senator Elizabeth Warren

Air Date: 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’.

106. Senator Raphael Warnock, Joe Manganiello

Air Date: 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’.

107. Wanda Sykes, Cole Escola

Air Date: 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!’.

108. Will Ferrell, Amber Ruffin

Air Date: 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".

109. Jen Psaki, d4vd

Air Date: 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’.

110. Walton Goggins, John McWhorter

Air Date: 2025-05-01

100 Men Cam. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Walton Goggins discusses ‘The Righteous Gemstones’. John McWhorter discusses his new book, ‘Pronoun Trouble’.

111. Jim Gaffigan, Suleika Jaouad

Air Date: 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’.

112. Rachel Maddow, Gillian Welch, David Rawlings

Air Date: 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’.

113. Christine Baranski, Stellan Skarsgård

Air Date: 2025-05-07

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Christine Baranski discusses ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’. Stellan Skarsgård discusses ‘Andor’.

114. Bill Gates, Paula Poundstone

Air Date: 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.

115. Ryan Reynolds, Representative Jasmine Crockett

Air Date: 2025-05-12

Scream Cam. Rescue Dog Rescue with Ryan Reynolds. Ryan Reynolds discusses 'Welcome to Wrexham'. Representative Jasmine Crockett discusses recent politics.

116. Father James Martin, Alexander Skarsgård, Professor Brian Cox

Air Date: 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'.

117. Nick Kroll, Emily Osment

Air Date: 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'.

118. Senator Bernie Sanders, Pavement

Air Date: 2025-05-15

Senator Bernie Sanders discusses recent politics. Pavement performs "Harness Your Hopes" from their new film 'Pavements'.

119. Angela Bassett, Bradley Whitford

Air Date: 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'.

120. James Comey, Meghann Fahy

Air Date: 2025-05-20

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. James Comey discusses recent politics and his new book, 'FDR Drive'. Meghann Fahy discusses 'Sirens'.

121. Natalie Portman, Dawn Staley

Air Date: 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".

122. Paul Giamatti

Air Date: 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".

123. Jean Smart, Governor Josh Stein

Air Date: 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.

124. Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern

Air Date: 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".

125. Mark Hamill, Cristin Milioti

Air Date: 2025-06-04

Rescue Dog Rescue with Mark Hamill. Mark Hamill discusses 'The Life of Chuck'. Cristin Milioti discusses 'The Penguin'.

126. Cynthia Erivo, Tony Gilroy

Air Date: 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'.

127. William Shatner & Neil deGrasse Tyson

Air Date: 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'.

128. Nicolle Wallace, Cyndi Lauper

Air Date: 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.

129. Colman Domingo, The Cast of Slow Horses

Air Date: 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.

130. John C. Reilly, Eva Victor

Air Date: 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'.

131. Mariska Hargitay, Senator Tammy Duckworth

Air Date: 2025-06-16

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Mariska Hargitay discusses 'My Mom Jayne'. Senator Tammy Duckworth discusses recent politics.

132. Nate Bargatze, Kerry Condon

Air Date: 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'.

133. Allison Williams, Damson Idris, Model/Actriz

Air Date: 2025-06-18

Allison Williams discusses 'M3GAN 2.0'. Damson Idris discusses 'F1'. Model/Actriz performs "Cinderella" from their album 'Pirouette'.

134. Paul Simon, Representative Maxwell Frost

Air Date: 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.

Idris Elba, Brad Lander, Zohran Mamdani

135. Idris Elba, Brad Lander, Zohran Mamdani

Air Date: 2025-06-23

Idris Elba discusses 'Heads of State'. Brad Lander & Zohran Mamdani discuss running in the 2025 New York City mayoral election.

John Cena, Lorde

136. John Cena, Lorde

Air Date: 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'.

Clarissa Ward, Michael C. Hall, Sienna Spiro

137. Clarissa Ward, Michael C. Hall, Sienna Spiro

Air Date: 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'.

Stephen A. Smith, Liza Colón-Zayas

138. Stephen A. Smith, Liza Colón-Zayas

Air Date: 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'.

Joaquin Phoenix, Megan Stalter

139. Joaquin Phoenix, Megan Stalter

Air Date: 2025-07-15

Joaquin Phoenix discusses 'Eddington' and his previous appearance on 'Late Show with David Letterman'. Meg Stalter discusses 'Too Much'.

Owen Wilson, Dr. Francis Collins

140. Owen Wilson, Dr. Francis Collins

Air Date: 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'.

Senator Adam Schiffff, Anthony Carrigan, Noah Cyrus

141. Senator Adam Schiffff, Anthony Carrigan, Noah Cyrus

Air Date: 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'.

Sandra Oh, Dave Franco

142. Sandra Oh, Dave Franco

Air Date: 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'.

Bad Bunny, Leanne Morgan

143. Bad Bunny, Leanne Morgan

Air Date: 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'.

Steve Buscemi, Molly Gordon

144. Steve Buscemi, Molly Gordon

Air Date: 2025-07-23

Corn Sweat. Whitlock's Hot Air Balloon with Steve Buscemi. Steve Buscemi discusses 'Wednesday'. Molly Gordon discusses 'Oh, Hi!'.

Governor Josh Shapiro, Alex G

145. Governor Josh Shapiro, Alex G

Air Date: 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'.

Matt Rogers, Bowen Yang, Ocean Vuong

146. Matt Rogers, Bowen Yang, Ocean Vuong

Air Date: 2025-07-28

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Matt Rogers & Bowen Yang discuss 'Las Culturistas'. Ocean Vuong discusses his new book, 'The Emperor of Gladness'.

Jamie Lee Curtis, Rachael & Vilray

147. Jamie Lee Curtis, Rachael & Vilray

Air Date: 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.

Liam Neeson, Senator Elissa Slotkin

148. Liam Neeson, Senator Elissa Slotkin

Air Date: 2025-07-30

Liam Neeson discusses 'The Naked Gun'. Senator Elissa Slotkin discusses recent politics.

Vice President Kamala Harris, Renée Rapp

149. Vice President Kamala Harris, Renée Rapp

Air Date: 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'.

Julia Garner, Former U.S. Labor Secretary Robert Reich

150. Julia Garner, Former U.S. Labor Secretary Robert Reich

Air Date: 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'.

Fred Armisen, Governor JB Pritzker

151. Fred Armisen, Governor JB Pritzker

Air Date: 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.

152. Josh Brolin, The Black Keys

Air Date: 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'.

153. Senator Alex Padilla

Air Date: 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."

John Oliver, Joe Dombrowski

1. John Oliver, Joe Dombrowski

Air Date: 2025-09-02

Stephen unveils his ‘Funko Pop!’ figure. John Oliver discusses ‘Last Week Tonight’. Joe Dombrowski gives a stand-up performance.

Jamie Lee Curtis, Carmelo Anthony

2. Jamie Lee Curtis, Carmelo Anthony

Air Date: 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.

Drew Barrymore, Katherine Maher

3. Drew Barrymore, Katherine Maher

Air Date: 2025-09-04

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Drew Barrymore discusses ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’. Katherine Maher discusses recent politics.

Cillian Murphy, Lady Gaga, Will Ferrell

4. Cillian Murphy, Lady Gaga, Will Ferrell

Air Date: 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’.

Sonia Sotomayor, Eugene Levy

5. Sonia Sotomayor, Eugene Levy

Air Date: 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’.

Jennifer Aniston, Cooper Hoffman

6. Jennifer Aniston, Cooper Hoffman

Air Date: 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’.

Usher, Mac DeMarco

7. Usher, Mac DeMarco

Air Date: 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’.

Brandi Carlile, Samin Nosrat

8. Brandi Carlile, Samin Nosrat

Air Date: 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’.

Ron Howard, Gary Oldman

9. Ron Howard, Gary Oldman

Air Date: 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).

Jake Tapper, St. Vincent

10. Jake Tapper, St. Vincent

Air Date: 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’.

Scarlett Johansson, Sen. Mark Kelly

11. Scarlett Johansson, Sen. Mark Kelly

Air Date: 2025-09-22

Trump Hospital. Scarlett Johansson discusses ‘Eleanor the Great’. Senator Mark Kelly discusses recent politics.

Gov. Gavin Newsom, Priscilla Presley

12. Gov. Gavin Newsom, Priscilla Presley

Air Date: 2025-09-23

Prescott Pharmaceuticals Bite Stick. Governor Gavin Newsom discusses recent politics. Priscilla Presley discusses her new book, ‘Softly, As I Leave You’.

Sen. Chris Murphy, Lainey Wilson

13. Sen. Chris Murphy, Lainey Wilson

Air Date: 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".

Jeremy Strong, Carrie Preston

14. Jeremy Strong, Carrie Preston

Air Date: 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’.

Conan O'Brien

15. Conan O'Brien

Air Date: 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".

Jimmy Kimmel, Sam Smith

16. Jimmy Kimmel, Sam Smith

Air Date: 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".

Julia Roberts, Sam Smith

17. Julia Roberts, Sam Smith

Air Date: 2025-10-01

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Julia Roberts discusses ‘After the Hunt’. Sam Smith performs "To Be Free".

Lady Gaga

18. Lady Gaga

Air Date: 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).

Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, J.I.D

19. Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, J.I.D

Air Date: 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’.

Bette Midler, Tim Meadows

20. Bette Midler, Tim Meadows

Air Date: 2025-10-14

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Bette Midler discusses the New York Restoration Project’s annual "Hulaween" charity event. Tim Meadows discusses ‘DMV’.

Anderson Cooper, Mason Thames

21. Anderson Cooper, Mason Thames

Air Date: 2025-10-15

Anderson Cooper discusses recent politics and All There Is, Live’. Mason Thames discusses ‘Black Phone 2’.

Nick Offerman, José Andrés, Nathaniel Rateliff

22. Nick Offerman, José Andrés, Nathaniel Rateliff

Air Date: 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’.

Jeremy Renner, Karine Jean-Pierre, Laura Benanti

23. Jeremy Renner, Karine Jean-Pierre, Laura Benanti

Air Date: 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’.

Michael J. Fox, Jeff Tweedy

24. Michael J. Fox, Jeff Tweedy

Air Date: 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".

Emma Stone, Alex Wagner

25. Emma Stone, Alex Wagner

Air Date: 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’.

Ben Stiller, Tig Notaro

26. Ben Stiller, Tig Notaro

Air Date: 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’.

Emma Thompson, Judd Apatow, Thundercat featuring Remi Wolf

27. Emma Thompson, Judd Apatow, Thundercat featuring Remi Wolf

Air Date: 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".

Colin Farrell, Cameron Crowe

28. Colin Farrell, Cameron Crowe

Air Date: 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’.

Sarah Paulson, Sen. Ruben Gallego

29. Sarah Paulson, Sen. Ruben Gallego

Air Date: 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.

Anthony Hopkins

30. Anthony Hopkins

Air Date: 2025-10-30

Sir Anthony Hopkins discusses his new book, ‘We Did OK, Kid’ (interview pre-taped at a house in Los Angeles).

Tom Hanks, Mavis Staples

31. Tom Hanks, Mavis Staples

Air Date: 2025-11-03

Tom Hanks discusses ‘This World of Tomorrow’. Mavis Staples performs "Human Mind" from her new album, ‘Sad and Beautiful World’.

Michelle Obama, Robert Plant

32. Michelle Obama, Robert Plant

Air Date: 2025-11-04

First Lady Michelle Obama discusses her new book, ‘The Look’. Robert Plant discusses his new album, ‘Saving Grace’.

Tiffany Haddish, Gary Cole

33. Tiffany Haddish, Gary Cole

Air Date: 2025-11-05

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Tiffany Haddish discusses ‘Tiffany Haddish Goes Off’. Gary Cole discusses the ‘NCIS’ and ‘NCIS: Origins’ crossover event.

Sydney Sweeney, Patti Smith, Guillermo del Toro

34. Sydney Sweeney, Patti Smith, Guillermo del Toro

Air Date: 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".

Demi Moore, Ken Burns

35. Demi Moore, Ken Burns

Air Date: 2025-11-10

Late Show Presents: The Sound of Science. Demi Moore discusses ‘Landman’. Ken Burns discusses ‘The American Revolution’.

Claire Danes, Rep. James Clyburn

36. Claire Danes, Rep. James Clyburn

Air Date: 2025-11-11

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Claire Danes discusses ‘The Beast in Me’. Representative Jim Clyburn discusses his new book, ‘The First Eight’.

Jonathan Karl, Pete Townshend

37. Jonathan Karl, Pete Townshend

Air Date: 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’.

Julia Roberts, John Fogerty

38. Julia Roberts, John Fogerty

Air Date: 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".

Ted Danson, Alison Roman

39. Ted Danson, Alison Roman

Air Date: 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’.

Benedict Cumberbatch, Patton Oswalt, Jesse Welles

40. Benedict Cumberbatch, Patton Oswalt, Jesse Welles

Air Date: 2025-11-19

The Late Show’s Refreshing Change of Subject. Benedict Cumberbatch discusses ‘The Thing with Feathers’. Patton Oswalt discusses his new stand-up special, ‘Black Coffee and Ice Water’. Jesse Welles performs "Join ICE" from his new single, ‘No Kings’.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Billy Strings

41. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Billy Strings

Air Date: 2025-11-20

TURKzempic. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Senator Elizabeth Warren discusses recent politics. Billy Strings performs "Leaning on a Travelin’ Song" from his new album, ‘Highway Prayers’.

Lady Gaga, Mikie Sherrill, Kristin Chenoweth, Stephen Schwartz, Daniel Craig

42. Lady Gaga, Mikie Sherrill, Kristin Chenoweth, Stephen Schwartz, Daniel Craig

Air Date: 2025-12-01

Lady Gaga, Mikie Sherrill, Kristin Chenoweth, Stephen Schwartz, Daniel Craig

Rachel Maddow, Drive-By Truckers, Jason Isbell

43. Rachel Maddow, Drive-By Truckers, Jason Isbell

Air Date: 2025-12-02

Rachel Maddow, Drive-By Truckers, Jason Isbell

44. Michael Shannon, Jessie Buckley

Air Date: 2025-12-03

Michael Shannon, Jessie Buckley

45. Jen Psaki, "Weird Al" Yankovic

Air Date: 2025-12-04

46. Sigourney Weaver, Mandy Patinkin

Air Date: 2025-12-08

Sigourney Weaver, Mandy Patinkin, a performance from George Balanchine's "The Nutcracker" featuring Tiler Peck

47. Laura Dern, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Evie McGee Colbert

Air Date: 2025-12-09

Laura Dern, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Evie McGee Colbert

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6.2/10

Release Date

2015-09-08

Episodes

1739 (11 seasons)

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