The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015)

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. Stephen Colbert, Chris Licht, Tom Purcell, and Jon Stewart are executive producers. Barry Julien and Denise Rehrig serve as co-executive producers.

Last episode

3/27/24 (Liam Neeson, Fareed Zakaria)
Mar 27, 2024

Seasons

Oct 02, 2023

1. 10/2/23 (Neil deGrasse Tyson, Louis Cato)

Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a musical performance by Louis Cato.

Oct 03, 2023

2. 10/3/23 (John Oliver, boygenius)

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

Oct 04, 2023

3. 10/4/23 (Anderson Cooper, Japanese Breakfast)

Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by Japanese Breakfast.

Oct 05, 2023

4. 10/5/23 (Bob Odenkirk, Fortune Feimster)

Stephen welcomes actor Bob Odenkirk and comedian Fortune Feimster.

Oct 09, 2023

5. 10/9/23 (Arnold Schwarzenegger, Metric)

Stephen welcomes actor Arnold Schwarzenegger and a performance by Metric.

Oct 10, 2023

6. 10/10/23 (Kerry Washington, Maxwell Frost)

Stephen welcomes actress Kerry Washington and US Representative Maxwell Frost.

Oct 11, 2023

7. 10/11/23 (John Fetterman, Melissa Villasenor)

Stephen welcomes Senator John Fetterman and actress Melissa Villaseñor.

Oct 12, 2023

8. 10/12/23 (John Mulaney, Darius Rucker)

Stephen welcomes comic John Mulaney and a musical performance by Darius Rucker.

Oct 16, 2023

9. 10/16/23 (Jada Pinkett Smith, Ricky Velez)

Stephen welcomes actress Jada Pinkett Smith and comic Ricky Velez.

Oct 23, 2023

10. 10/23/23 (Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez, Arlo Parks)

Stephen welcomes actors Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez and a musical performance by Arlo Parks.

Oct 24, 2023

11. 10/24/23 (Jim Gaffigan, Caroline Polachek)

Stephen welcomes comic Jim Gaffigan and a musical performance by Caroline Polachek.

Oct 25, 2023

12. 10/25/23 (Talking Heads, Mae Martin)

Stephen welcomes rock band Talking Heads and actor Mae Martin.

Oct 26, 2023

13. 10/26/23 (Keegan-Michael Key, Elle Key, John Carpenter)

Stephen welcomes actor Keegan-Michael Key, producer Elle Key and filmmaker John Carpenter.

Oct 30, 2023

14. 10/30/23 (Henry Winkler, Melissa Etheridge)

Stephen welcomes actor Henry Winkler and singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge.

Oct 31, 2023

15. 10/31/23 (John Dickerson, Alex Newell)

Stephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson with a musical performance by Alex Newell.

Nov 01, 2023

16. 11/1/23 (Adam Kinzinger, Willie Nelson)

Stephen welcomes former United States Representative Adam Kinzinger and a musical performance by Willie Nelson.

Nov 02, 2023

17. 11/2/23 (Pete Buttigieg, Willie Nelson)

Stephen welcomes transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg and singer Willie Nelson.

Nov 13, 2023

18. 11/13/23 (Barbra Streisand)

Stephen welcomes singer Barbra Streisand.

Nov 14, 2023

19. 11/14/23 (Rachel Maddow, Gracie Abrams)

Stephen welcomes TV host Rachel Maddow and a musical performance by Gracie Abrams.

Nov 15, 2023

20. 11/15/23 (Paul Giamatti, Tom Blyth)

Stephen welcomes actor Paul Giamatti and actor Tom Blyth.

Nov 16, 2023

21. 11/16/23 (Jonathan Karl, Maria Bamford)

Stephen welcomes journalist Jonathan Karl and comic Maria Bamford.

Nov 20, 2023

22. 11/20/23 (David Letterman, The National)

Stephen welcomes television host David Letterman and a musical performance by The National.

Nov 21, 2023

23. 11/21/23 (Bradley Cooper, José Andrés)

Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper and chef José Andrés.

Nov 22, 2023

24. 11/22/23 (Peter Dinklage, Tig Notaro)

Stephen welcomes actor Peter Dinklage and comic Tig Notaro.

Dec 11, 2023

25. 12/11/23 (Liz Cheney, Olivia Rodrigo)

Stephen welcomes former Representative Liz Cheney and a musical performance by Olivia Rodrigo.

Dec 12, 2023

26. 12/12/23 (Taraji P. Henson, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit)

Actress Taraji P. Henson; Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit perform.

Dec 13, 2023

27. 12/13/24 (Jason Momoa, Robert Smigel)

Actor Jason Momoa; comic Robert Smigel.

Dec 14, 2023

28. 12/14/23 (Greta Gerwig, Andrew Scott)

Stephen welcomes director Greta Gerwig and actor Andrew Scott.

Dec 18, 2023

29. 12/18/23 (Kenan Thompson, Olivia Rodrigo, Evie Colbert)

Stephen welcomes actor Kenan Thompson, a musical performance by Olivia Rodrigo, and First Drafts with Evie Colbert.

Dec 19, 2023

30. 12/19/23 (Adam Driver, Jon Batiste)

Stephen welcomes actor Adam Driver plus an interview with and musical performance by Jon Batiste.

Dec 20, 2023

31. 12/20/23 (Nicki Minaj, Liam Neeson)

Stephen welcomes rapper Nicki Minaj and The Indict-mare Before Christmas narrated by Liam Neeson.

Dec 21, 2023

32. 12/21/23 (Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen)

Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper, TV host Andy Cohen, and a musical performance by Louis Cato with the Late Show Band.

Jan 08, 2024

33. 1/8/24 (Barbra Streisand, Taylor Tomlinson)

Stephen welcomes comic/TV host Taylor Tomlinson and Barbra Streisand takes the Colbert Questionert.

Jan 09, 2024

34. 1/9/24 (Gayle King, Charles Barkley, Ebon Moss-Bachrach)

Stephen welcomes journalist Gayle King, former professional basketball player Charles Barkley, and actor Ebon Moss-Bachrach.

Jan 10, 2024

35. 1/10/24 (America Ferrera, Reneé Rapp)

Stephen welcomes actress America Ferrera and singer-songwriter Reneé Rapp.

Jan 11, 2024

36. 1/11/24 (Emily Blunt, Colman Domingo)

Stephen welcomes actress Emily Blunt, actor Colman Domingo, and John Scofield sits in with Louis Cato & the Late Show Band.

Jan 16, 2024

37. 1/16/24 (Nicki Minaj, Jeff Tweedy, Daniel Caesar, Taylor Tomlinson)

Stephen welcomes musician Jeff Tweedy and a musical performance by Daniel Caesar and a special appearance by Taylor Tomlinson.

Jan 17, 2024

38. 1/17/24 (Clive Owen, Juno Temple, The Last Dinner Party)

Stephen welcomes actor Clive Owen, actress Juno Temple and a musical performance by The Last Dinner Party.

Jan 18, 2024

39. 1/18/24 (Common, Steven Wright)

Stephen welcomes rapper Common and comic Steven Wright.

Jan 22, 2024

40. 1/22/24 (Trevor Noah, Ruby Bridges)

Stephen welcomes comic Trevor Noah and American civil rights activist Ruby Bridges.

Jan 23, 2024

41. 1/23/24 (André 3000, Jelani Cobb)

Stephen welcomes rapper André 3000 and author Jelani Cobb.

Jan 24, 2024

42. 1/24/24 (Austin Butler, Kingsley Ben-Adir)

Stephen welcomes actor Austin Butler and actor Kingsley Ben-Adir.

Jan 25, 2024

43. 1/25/24 (Martin Scorsese, Future Islands)

Stephen welcomes filmmaker Martin Scorsese with a performance by Future Islands.

Jan 29, 2024

44. 1/29/24 (Bryan Cranston, Michele Norris)

Stephen welcomes actor Bryan Cranston and journalist Michele Norris.

Jan 30, 2024

45. 1/30/24 (Emma Stone, Jaime Harrison)

Stephen welcomes actress Emma Stone and Democratic National Committee chair Jaime Harrison.

Jan 31, 2024

46. 1/31/24 (Demi Moore, Paul Walter Hauser)

Stephen welcomes actress Demi Moore and actor Paul Walter Hauser.

Feb 01, 2024

47. 2/1/24 (John Cena, Kwame Alexander, Asake)

Stephen welcomes actor John Cena, writer Kwame Alexander and a musical performance by Asake.

Feb 05, 2024

48. 2/5/24 (Elizabeth Warren, Usama Siddiquee)

Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and comic Usama Siddiquee.

Feb 06, 2024

49. 2/6/24 (Joy-Ann Reid, A'ja Wilson)

Stephen welcomes journalist Joy-Ann Reid and basketball player A'ja Wilson.

Feb 07, 2024

50. 2/7/24 (Christopher Nolan)

Stephen welcomes filmmaker Christopher Nolan.

Feb 08, 2024

51. 2/8/24 (André 3000, Justin Hartley)

Stephen welcomes rapper André 3000 and actor Justin Hartley.

Feb 11, 2024

52. 2/11/24 (John Krasinski, Ryan Gosling, Jon Stewart)

Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski, actor Ryan Gosling, with a special appearance by Jon Stewart.

Feb 12, 2024

53. 2/12/24 (John Oliver, Killer Mike)

Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by Killer Mike.

Feb 13, 2024

54. 2/13/24 (Matt Damon, Danielle Pinnock)

Stephen welcomes actor Matt Damon and actress Danielle Pinnock.

Feb 14, 2024

55. 2/14/24 (Mark Wahlberg, Lily Gladstone)

Stephen welcomes actor Mark Wahlberg and actress Lily Gladstone.

Feb 15, 2024

56. 2/15/24 (Billy Joel, Chappell Roan)

Stephen welcomes singer Billy Joel and a musical performance by Chappell Roan.

Feb 26, 2024

57. 2/26/24 (Arnold Schwarzenegger, Julio Torres)

Stephen welcomes actor Julio Torres.

Feb 27, 2024

58. 2/27/24 (Josh Brolin, Amanda Gorman, Jan Vogler)

Stephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin and Amanda Gorman & Jan Vogler.

Feb 28, 2024

59. 2/28/24 (Chris Hayes, Carrie Preston)

Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Hayes and actress Carrie Preston.

Feb 29, 2024

60. 2/29/24 (Rebecca Ferguson, Denis Villeneuve)

Stephen welcomes actress Rebecca Ferguson and filmmaker Denis Villeneuve.

Mar 04, 2024

61. 3/4/24 (RuPaul, Yuval Noah Harari)

Stephen welcomes TV personality RuPaul and author Yuval Noah Harari.

Mar 05, 2024

62. 3/5/24 (Sen. Bernie Sanders, Bleachers)

Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Bleachers.

Mar 06, 2024

63. 3/6/24 (Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ariel Elias)

Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a stand up performance by Ariel Elias.

Mar 07, 2024

64. 3/7/24 (John Dickerson, De La Soul)

Stephen welcomes political analyst John Dickerson and a musical performance by De La Soul.

Mar 11, 2024

65. 3/11/24 (Kristen Stewart, Tom Hollander)

Stephen welcomes actress Kristen Stewart and actor Tom Hollander.

Mar 12, 2024

66. 3/12/24 (Diane Lane, Patton Oswalt)

Stephen welcomes actress Diane Lane and actor Patton Oswalt.

Mar 13, 2024

67. 3/13/24 (Paul Rudd, Cecilia Vega)

Stephen welcomes actor Paul Rudd and journalist Cecilia Vega.

Mar 14, 2024

68. 3/14/24 (Paul Simon)

Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Paul Simon.

Mar 25, 2024

69. 3/25/24 (Stephen Breyer, Justin Thomas)

Stephen welcomes justice Stephen Breyer and professional golfer Justin Thomas.

Mar 26, 2024

70. 3/26/24 (Carol Burnett, Waxahatchee featuring MJ Lenderman)

Stephen welcomes actress Carol Burnett and a musical performance by Waxahatchee & MJ Lenderman.

Mar 27, 2024

71. 3/27/24 (Liam Neeson, Fareed Zakaria)

Stephen welcomes actor Liam Neeson and journalist Fareed Zakaria.