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.
Sep 03, 2024 |
1. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, KAYTRANADA, Rayvn Lenae, Channel TresStephen welcomes Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and a musical performance by KAYTRANADA featuring Rayvn Lenae and Channel Tres. |
Sep 04, 2024 |
2. Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, Jack LowdenStephen Colbert shares candid conversations with Curtis Jackson and Jack Lowden. |
Sep 05, 2024 |
3. Stephen Curry, Senator Mark KellyStephen welcomes Basketball player Stephen Curry; Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.). |
Sep 09, 2024 |
4. Jim Parsons, Natasha RothwellStephen welcomes Actor Jim Parsons; writer Natasha Rothwell. |
Sep 10, 2024 |
5. John Dickerson, TemsStephen welcomes Journalist John Dickerson; Tems performs. |
Sep 11, 2024 |
6. Samuel L. Jackson, Amy RyanStephen welcomes Actor Samuel L. Jackson; actress Amy Ryan. |
Sep 12, 2024 |
7. Jeff Bridges, Evie McGee ColbertStephen welcomes Actor Jeff Bridges; a cooking demo with Stephen Colbert and Evie McGee Colbert. |
Sep 17, 2024 |
8. Jeremy Strong, Dr. Francis CollinsStephen welcomes Actor Jeremy Strong; Dr. Francis Collins. |
Sep 18, 2024 |
9. Rachel Maddow, ShaboozeyStephen welcomes TV host Rachel Maddow; Shaboozey performs. |
Sep 19, 2024 |
10. Anderson Cooper, StingStephen welcomes Journalist Anderson Cooper; Sting performs. |
Sep 23, 2024 |
11. Justin Trudeau, RuPaul CharlesStephen welcomes Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau; RuPaul Charles takes "The Colbert Questionert." |
Sep 24, 2024 |
12. Kate Winslet, Jude LawStephen welcomes Actress Kate Winslet; Jude Law takes "The Colbert Questionert." |
Sep 25, 2024 |
13. Bill Gates, Jane GoodallStephen welcomes the tech giant Bill Gates and the anthropologist Jane Goodall. |
Sep 26, 2024 |
14. Sarah Silverman, Chris StapletonStephen welcomes actress Sarah Silverman and singer Chris Stapleton. |
Sep 30, 2024 |
15. Don Cheadle, Malcolm GladwellStephen welcomes Actor Don Cheadle; author Malcolm Gladwell. |
Oct 01, 2024 |
16. Chris Hayes, Brittany HowardStephen welcomes Political commentator Chris Hayes; Brittany Howard performs. |
Oct 02, 2024 |
17. Andrew Garfield, Ina GartenStephen welcomes Actor Andrew Garfield; Chef Ina Garten. |
Oct 03, 2024 |
18. Chris Wallace, Yotam Ottolenghi, Justin HartleyStephen welcomes Broadcast journalist Chris Wallace; Chef Yotam Ottolenghi; Actor Justin Hartley. |
Oct 08, 2024 |
19. Vice President Kamala HarrisStephen welcomes Vice President Kamala Harris. |
Oct 14, 2024 |
20. Kathy Bates, Pamela Anderson, Grace BowersStephen welcomes actress Kathy Bates and actress Pamela Anderson, and Grace Bowers sits in with Louis Cato and the Late Show Band. |
Oct 15, 2024 |
21. Jason Segel, Rep. Jasmine CrockettStephen welcomes actor Jason Segel and Representative Jasmine Crockett. |
Oct 16, 2024 |
22. Stanley Tucci, Harvey GuillénStephen welcomes actor Stanley Tucci and actor Harvey Guillén. |
Oct 17, 2024 |
23. Bob Woodward, Wyatt FloresStephen welcomes journalist Bob Woodward and a musical performance by Wyatt Flores. |
Oct 21, 2024 |
24. Brian Cox, Yulia NavalnayaStephen welcomes actor Brian Cox and Russian political leader Yulia Navalnaya. |
Oct 22, 2024 |
25. Sen. John Fetterman, Alfonso CuarónStephen welcomes Senator John Fetterman and filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón. |
Oct 23, 2024 |
26. Anna Kendrick, Matty MathesonStephen welcomes actress Anna Kendrick and chef Matty Matheson. |
Oct 24, 2024 |
27. Jonathan Alter, JHAYCO, Julia Louis-DreyfusStephen welcomes journalist Jonathan Alter and a musical performance by JHAYCO. Julia Louis-Dreyfus takes “The Colbert Questionert”. |
Oct 28, 2024 |
28. Robin Wright, Nicole ScherzingerStephen welcomes actress Robin Wright and singer-songwriter Nicole Scherzinger. |
Oct 29, 2024 |
29. Tom Hanks, Rachel Zegler, Jack Antonoff, the cast of "Romeo + Juliet"Stephen welcomes actor Tom Hanks, actress Rachel Zegler, singer-songwriter Jack Antonoff; and the cast of "Romeo + Juliet" |
Oct 30, 2024 |
30. Kieran Culkin, Ta-Nehisi CoatesStephen welcomes actor Kieran Culkin; author and journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates |
Oct 31, 2024 |
31. Seth Meyers, Mohanad ElshiekyStephen welcomes comedian and tv host Seth Meyers; Comedian Mohanad Elshieky |
Nov 04, 2024 |
32. Governor Tim Walz, John OliverStephen welcomes Governor Tim Walz; comedian John Oliver. |
Nov 06, 2024 |
33. John Dickerson, Lenny KravitzStephen welcomes CBS News Chief Political Analyst John Dickerson; musical performance by Lenny Kravitz |
Nov 07, 2024 |
34. Paul Bettany, Mike Birbiglia, Robert ZemeckisStephen welcomes actor Paul Bettany; comedian and actor Mike Birbiglia |
Nov 11, 2024 |
35. Javier Bardem, Chris Evans, Curtis "50 Cent" JacksonStephen welcomes actor Javier Bardem, Chris Evans and Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson takes "The Colbert Questionert". |
Nov 12, 2024 |
36. People's "Sexiest Man Alive" reveal, Francis Ford Coppola |
Nov 13, 2024 |
37. Zoe Saldaña, Ken Burns |
Nov 14, 2024 |
38. Billy Bob Thornton, Sharon Horgan |
Nov 18, 2024 |
39. Josh Brolin, Kacey Musgraves |
Nov 19, 2024 |
40. Bill Clinton, Kacey Musgraves |
Nov 20, 2024 |
41. Paul Mescal, Elvis Costello, T Bone Burnett, the Coward Brothers |
Nov 21, 2024 |
42. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Jeffrey Wright |
Dec 02, 2024 |
43. Daniel Craig, Auli'i Cravalho |
Dec 03, 2024 |
44. Selena Gomez, Seth Meyers |
Dec 04, 2024 |
45. Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen, Doechii |
Dec 05, 2024 |
46. Kate McKinnon, Peter Sarsgaard, Ben Folds |
Dec 09, 2024 |
47. Billy Crystal, Arooj Aftab |
Dec 10, 2024 |
48. Mindy Kaling, Saul Trujillo |
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49. Dua Lipa, Jon Batiste |
Dec 12, 2024 |
50. Timothée Chalamet, Sabrina Carpenter |
Dec 16, 2024 |
51. Nicole Kidman, Bill Skarsgård, Evie McGee Colbert |
Dec 17, 2024 |
52. Elton John, Brandi Carlile |
Dec 18, 2024 |
53. Adrien Brody, Ben Schwartz |
Dec 19, 2024 |
54. Edward Norton |
Jan 06, 2025 |
55. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Jon Batiste |
Jan 07, 2025 |
56. Tilda Swinton, Isabella Rossellini |
Jan 08, 2025 |
57. Alan Cumming, Diane Morgan |
Jan 09, 2025 |
58. Ben Stiller, June Squibb |
Jan 13, 2025 |
59. David Schwimmer, Kwame Alexander |
Jan 14, 2025 |
60. Josh Gad, Betty Gilpin |
Jan 15, 2025 |
61. Adam Scott, Janet Yellen |
Jan 16, 2025 |
62. Kate Winslet, Jharrel Jerome |
Jan 20, 2025 |
63. Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Jalen Ngonda |
Jan 21, 2025 |
64. Michelle Yeoh, Britt Lower |
Jan 22, 2025 |
65. John Dickerson, Willow Avalon |
Jan 23, 2025 |
66. Drew Brees, Morris Chestnut |
Jan 26, 2025 |
67. Deion Sanders, Kane Brown |
Jan 27, 2025 |
68. Chris Hayes, Nicole Scherzinger |
Jan 28, 2025 |
69. Drew Barrymore, Brandon Scott Jones |
Jan 29, 2025 |
70. Will Ferrell, FLO |
Jan 30, 2025 |
71. Nicole Kidman, Jacob Soboroff |
Feb 03, 2025 |
72. Lin-Manuel Miranda, Audra McDonald |
Feb 04, 2025 |
73. Miles Teller, W. Kamau Bell, Samantha Power |
Feb 05, 2025 |
74. Damon Wayans, Damon Wayans Jr., Daniel Boulud, Evie McGee Colbert |
Feb 06, 2025 |
75. Elton John, Melanie Lynskey, Leon Thomas |
Feb 17, 2025 |
76. John Oliver, the War and Treaty |
Feb 18, 2025 |
77. George Clooney, Alan Ritchson |
Feb 19, 2025 |
78. Robert De Niro, Tamara Tunie |
Feb 20, 2025 |
79. Al Roker, Monica Lewinsky |
Feb 24, 2025 |
80. Woody Harrelson, Wendell Pierce, Sam Waterston |
Feb 25, 2025 |
81. Drew Barrymore, Bong Joon Ho |
Feb 26, 2025 |
82. Guy Fieri, Pamela Brown |
Feb 27, 2025 |
83. RZA, Paul Mecurio, Father John Misty |
Mar 03, 2025 |
84. Brian Tyree Henry, Tony Hawk, Laura Benanti |
Mar 04, 2025 |
85. Pete Buttigieg |
Mar 05, 2025 |
86. Jake Tapper, Paris Paloma |
Mar 06, 2025 |
87. Sterling K. Brown, Reid Hoffman |
Mar 10, 2025 |
88. Cate Blanchett, Tramell Tillman, Peter Frampton |
Mar 11, 2025 |
89. Nathan Lane, Ezra Klein |
Mar 12, 2025 |
90. Michael Fassbender, Uzo Aduba, the Voidz |
Mar 13, 2025 |
91. Gary Oldman |
Mar 24, 2025 |
92. Jake Gyllenhaal, Roxane Gay |
Mar 25, 2025 |
93. Jenna Ortega, Erin Maguire, Megan Moroney |
Mar 26, 2025 |
94. Seth Rogen, Carrie Coon |
Mar 27, 2025 |
95. Sen. Chuck Schumer, Michelle Buteau |
Mar 31, 2025 |
96. Maurice DuBois, Jonathan Groff |
Apr 01, 2025 |
97. Michelle Williams, Max Thieriot, Nels Cline |
Apr 02, 2025 |
98. Pierce Brosnan, Hannah Einbinder |
Apr 03, 2025 |
99. Noah Wyle, Jenny Slate |
Apr 07, 2025 |
100. Sen. Cory Booker, Jalen Brunson, Keegan-Michael Key |
Apr 08, 2025 |
101. Woody Harrelson, Michael Lewis |
Apr 09, 2025 |
102. Sheryl Lee Ralph, Paul W. Downs, Scowl |
Apr 14, 2025 |
103. Sarah Snook, Melinda French Gates |
Apr 15, 2025 |
104. David Oyelowo, Finn Wolfhard, OK Go |
Apr 16, 2025 |
105. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, St. Vincent, Evie McGee Colbert |
Apr 17, 2025 |
106. Sen. Raphael Warnock, Joe Manganiello |
Apr 28, 2025 |
107. Wanda Sykes, Cole Escola |
Apr 29, 2025 |
108. Will Ferrell, Amber Ruffin, Jonathan Groff |
Apr 30, 2025 |
109. Jen Psaki, d4vd |
May 01, 2025 |
110. Walton Goggins, John McWhorter |
May 05, 2025 |
111. Jim Gaffigan, Suleika Jaouad |
May 06, 2025 |
112. Rachel Maddow, Gillian Welch, David Rawlings |
May 07, 2025 |
113. Christine Baranski, Stellan Skarsgård |
May 08, 2025 |
114. Bill Gates, Paula Poundstone, Evie McGee Colbert |
May 12, 2025 |
115. Ryan Reynolds, Rep. Jasmine Crockett |
May 13, 2025 |
116. Alexander Skarsgård, Brian Cox |
May 14, 2025 |
117. Nick Kroll, Emily Osment |
May 15, 2025 |
118. Sen. Bernie Sanders, Pavement |
May 19, 2025 |
119. Angela Bassett, Bradley Whitford |
May 20, 2025 |
120. James Comey, Meghann Fahy |
May 21, 2025 |
121. Natalie Portman, Dawn Staley, Wednesday, Buddy Guy |
May 22, 2025 |
122. Paul Giamatti, Audra McDonald, the Broadway company of "Gypsy" |
Jun 02, 2025 |
123. Jean Smart, Gov. Josh Stein |
Jun 03, 2025 |
124. Jacinda Ardern, King Princess |
Jun 04, 2025 |
125. Mark Hamill, Cristin Milioti |
Jun 05, 2025 |
126. Cynthia Erivo, Tony Gilroy |
Jun 09, 2025 |
127. Neil deGrasse Tyson, William Shatner, the Doobie Brothers, Evie McGee Colbert |
Jun 10, 2025 |
128. Nicolle Wallace, Cyndi Lauper |
Jun 11, 2025 |
129. Colman Domingo, Gary Oldman, Jack Lowden, Kristin Scott Thomas, Jonathan Pryce |
Jun 12, 2025 |
130. John C. Reilly, Eva Victor, Steve Buscemi |
Jun 16, 2025 |
131. Mariska Hargitay, Sen. Tammy Duckworth |
Jun 17, 2025 |
132. Nate Bargatze, Kerry Condon |
Jun 18, 2025 |
133. Allison Williams, Damson Idris, Model/Actriz |
Jun 19, 2025 |
134. Paul Simon, Rep. Maxwell Frost |
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135. Idris Elba, Brad Lander, Zohran MamdaniStephen welcomes actor Idris Elba, New York City comptroller Brad Lander and assemblyman Zohran Mamdani. |
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136. John Cena, LordeStephen welcomes actor John Cena and musician Lorde. |
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137. Clarissa Ward, Michael C. Hall, Sienna SpiroStephen welcomes journalist Clarissa Ward, actor Michael C. Hall and a musical performance by Sienna Spiro. |
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138. Stephen A. Smith, Liza Colón-ZayasStephen welcomes TV personality Stephen A. Smith and actress Liza Colón-Zayas. |
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139. Joaquin Phoenix, Megan StalterStephen welcomes actor Joaquin Phoenix and actress Megan Stalter. |
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140. Owen Wilson, Dr. Francis CollinsStephen welcomes actor Owen Wilson with “The Colbert Questionert” and Dr. Francis Collins. |
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141. Sen. Adam Schiff, Anthony Carrigan, Noah CyrusStephen welcomes Senator Adam Schiff, actor Anthony Carrigan and a musical performance by Noah Cyrus. |
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142. Sandra Oh, Dave FrancoStephen welcomes actress Sandra Oh and actor Dave Franco. |
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143. Bad Bunny, Leanne Morgan, Grace PotterStephen welcomes rapper Bad Bunny and actress Leanne Morgan. |
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144. Steve Buscemi, Molly GordonStephen welcomes actor Steve Buscemi and actress Molly Gordon. |
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145. Gov. Josh Shapiro, Alex GStephen welcomes Governor Josh Shapiro and a musical performance by Alex G. |
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146. Matt Rogers, Bowen Yang, Ocean VuongStephen welcomes podcasters Matt Rogers, Bowen Yang and author Ocean Vuong. |
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147. Jamie Lee Curtis, Rachael & VilrayStephen welcomes actress Jamie Lee Curtis and a musical performance by Rachael & Vilray. |
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148. Liam Neeson, Sen. Elissa SlotkinStephen welcomes actor Liam Neeson and Senator Elissa Slotkin. |
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149. Vice President Kamala Harris, Renée RappStephen welcomes former Vice President Kamala Harris with a performance by Renée Rapp. |
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150. Julia Garner, Robert ReichStephen welcomes actress Julia Garner and former U.S. Labor Secretary Robert Reich. |
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151. Fred Armisen, Gov. J.B. PritzkerStephen welcomes actor Fred Armisen and Governor J.B. Pritzker. |
Aug 06, 2025 |
152. Josh Brolin, the Black Keys |
Aug 07, 2025 |
153. "Kids Pitch" with special appearances by John Oliver, Amanda Seyfried, Judy Greer, Lizzy Caplan, Matthew Rhys, Steve Buscemi, Tituss Burgess, Tramell Tillman & Walton Goggins, Sen. Alex Padilla, John Scofield, Marcus Miller |