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.

Next episode

Lady Gaga, Mikie Sherrill, Kristin Chenoweth, Stephen Schwartz, Daniel Craig
Dec 01, 2025

Last episode

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Billy Strings
Nov 20, 2025

Seasons

Sep 07, 2021

1. Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, the War on Drugs

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.

Sep 08, 2021

2. Chris Wallace, Holland Taylor

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’.

Sep 09, 2021

3. Sarah Paulson, Kacey Musgraves

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’.

Sep 13, 2021

4. Jeff Daniels, Nate Burleson

Stephen and Jon Batiste acknowledge the death of George Wein. Jeff Daniels discusses ‘American Rust’. Nate Burleson discusses ‘CBS Mornings’.

Sep 14, 2021

5. Justice Stephen Breyer

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.

Sep 15, 2021

6. Jessica Chastain, Stephen Sondheim

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’.

Sep 16, 2021

7. Melissa McCarthy, Lindsey Buckingham

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.

Sep 20, 2021

8. The Late Show's Celebration of Season 6: This Time with Laughs!

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).

Sep 21, 2021

9. Bob Woodward, Robert Costa, Leon Bridges

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’.

Sep 22, 2021

10. Shawn Mendes, Chris Turner

Climate Night. Shawn Mendes discusses climate change action and his new single, "Summer of Love". Chris Turner gives a stand-up performance.

Sep 23, 2021

11. Anderson Cooper, John Mayer

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’.

Sep 27, 2021

12. Paul Giamatti, Jon Stewart

Breaking News. Jon Stewart takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from June 14 episode). Paul Giamatti discusses ‘Billions’.

Sep 28, 2021

13. Drew Carey, Phoebe Robinson

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.

Sep 29, 2021

14. Anita Hill, Alessandro Nivola

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.

Sep 30, 2021

15. John Lithgow, Theo Croker, Wyclef Jean

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.

Oct 01, 2021

16. Rebecca Ferguson

Seditionist Round Up Roundup. Stephen’s Apology Fest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (special appearances by Pat Murphy and Brent Suter). Rebecca Ferguson discusses ‘Dune’.

Oct 04, 2021

17. Julianna Margulies, Toby Keith

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’.

Oct 05, 2021

18. Michael Keaton, Zac Brown Band

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’.

Oct 06, 2021

19. Bret Baier, Susie Essman

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.

Oct 07, 2021

20. Sanjay Gupta, Denis Villeneuve

Stephen welcomes author Sanjay Gupta and director Denis Villeneuve.

Oct 08, 2021

21. The cast of "Succession"

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.

Oct 18, 2021

22. Rep. Adam Schiff, Kacey Musgraves

Stephen welcomes Rep. Adam Schiff and a musical performance by Kacey Musgraves.

Oct 19, 2021

23. Nick Offerman, Charlamagne Tha God

Stephen welcomes actor Nick Offerman and radio & TV personality Charlamagne tha God.

Oct 20, 2021

24. Issa Rae, H.E.R.

Stephen welcomes actress Issa Rae and a musical performance by H.E.R.

Oct 21, 2021

25. Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya

Stephen welcomes actor Timothée Chalamet and actress Zendaya.

Oct 22, 2021

26. Andie MacDowell, Lana Del Rey

Stephen welcomes actress Andie MacDowell and a musical performance by Lana Del Rey.

Oct 25, 2021

27. Bruce Springsteen

Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Bruce Springsteen.

Oct 26, 2021

28. Katie Couric, Gabby Barret

Stephen welcomes journalist Katie Couric and a musical performance by Gabby Barrett.

Oct 27, 2021

29. Elizabeth Banks, Jorja Fox

Stephen welcomes actress Elizabeth Banks and actress Jorja Fox.

Oct 28, 2021

30. John Leguizamo, Thomasin McKenzie

Stephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo and actress Thomasin McKenzie.

Oct 29, 2021

31. Trevor Noah, My Morning Jacket

Stephen welcomes TV host Trevor Noah and a musical performance by My Morning Jacket.

Nov 01, 2021

32. David Byrne, Huma Abedin

Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by David Byrne and political staffer Huma Abedin.

Nov 02, 2021

33. Michael C. Hall, Michael Eric Dyson

Stephen welcomes actor Michael C. Hall and professor Michael Eric Dyson.

Nov 03, 2021

34. Andy Cohen, Thundercat

Stephen welcomes host Andy Cohen and a musical performance by Thundercat.

Nov 04, 2021

35. Billy Porter, Annaleigh Ashford

Stephen welcomes actor Billy Porter and actress Annaleigh Ashford.

Nov 05, 2021

36. Tony Hale, Snail Mail

Stephen welcomes actor Tony Hale and a musical performance by Snail Mail.

Nov 08, 2021

37. Jonathan Karl, Brandi Carlile

Stephen welcomes journalist Jonathan Karl plus an interview with and musical performance by Brandi Carlile.

Nov 09, 2021

38. Quentin Tarantino

Stephen welcomes filmmaker Quentin Tarantino and unveiling People’s Sexiest Man Alive.

Nov 10, 2021

39. Aubrey Plaza, Bruce Springsteen

Stephen welcomes actress Aubrey Plaza and musician Bruce Springsteen.

Nov 11, 2021

40. Kenneth Branagh, Ellie Kemper

Stephen welcomes actor Kenneth Branagh and actress Ellie Kemper.

Nov 12, 2021

41. Jeff Goldblum, Rod Stewart

Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum and Rod Stewart performance.

Nov 15, 2021

42. Paul Rudd, Sting

Stephen welcomes actor Paul Rudd and a musical performance by Sting.

Nov 16, 2021

43. Eric Adams, Dwyane Wade

Stephen welcomes Mayor-elect of New York City Eric Adams and former professional basketball Dwyane Wade.

Nov 17, 2021

44. Adam Driver, America Ferrera

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.

Nov 19, 2021

45. Kevin Hart, Robert Plant, Alison Krauss

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.

Nov 22, 2021

46. Andrew Garfield, José Andres

Stephen welcomes actor Andrew Garfield and chef José Andrés.

Nov 23, 2021

47. Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett

Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Lady Gaga with Tony Bennett.

Nov 24, 2021

48. Rosamund Pike, Peter Jackson

Stephen welcomes actress Rosamund Pike and film director Peter Jackson.

Nov 29, 2021

49. Peter Jackson, Chelsea Cutler

Stephen welcomes producer Peter Jackson and a musical performance by Chelsea Cutler.

Nov 30, 2021

50. Peter Dinklage, Lee Jung-Jae, Aaron & Bryce Dessner

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.”

Dec 01, 2021

51. Javier Bardem, Gang of Youths

Stephen welcomes actor Javier Bardem and a musical performance by Gang of Youths.

Dec 02, 2021

52. Mahershala Ali, Jason Reynolds

Stephen welcomes actor Mahershala Ali and author Jason Reynolds.

Dec 03, 2021

53. Jeff Goldblum, Natalie Hemby

Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum and a musical performance by Natalie Hemby.

Dec 06, 2021

54. Jennifer Lawrence, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Lawrence and a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.

Dec 07, 2021

55. Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon; Glass Animals

Stephen welcomes actress Kristin Davis, actress Cynthia Nixon, and a musical performance by Glass Animals.

Dec 08, 2021

56. Dr. David Agus; Natalie Hemby

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.

Dec 09, 2021

57. Michael B. Jordan; Nathaniel Rateliff

Stephen welcomes actor Michael B. Jordan. Nathaniel Rateliff joins Jon Batiste in a musical performance. Meanwhile!

Dec 10, 2021

58. Sting, David Alan Grier

Stephen welcome musical artist Sting, and actor David Alan Grier. Sting performs and takes the Colbert Questionnaire.

Dec 13, 2021

59. Keanu Reeves, Brett Eldredge

Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves. Musical performance by Brett Eldredge.

Dec 14, 2021

60. Henry Cavill, Jonathan Groff

Stephen welcomes actor Henry Cavill, actor Jonathan Groff.

Dec 15, 2021

61. Denzel Washington, Maggie Gyllenhaal

Stephen welcomes actor Denzel Washington, actor Maggie Gyllenhaal. Stephen celebrates the 20th anniversary of "Lord of the Rings" with special guests.

Dec 16, 2021

62. Anderson Cooper

Stephen welcomes news anchor Anderson Cooper.

Jan 03, 2022

63. Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Utkarsh Ambudkar

Stephen welcomes director of the Centers for Disease Control Dr. Rochelle Walensky and actor Utkarsh Ambudkar.

Jan 04, 2022

64. Jennifer Lawrence, Ralph Macchio, The Flaming Lips ft. Nell Smith

Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Lawrence, actor Ralph Macchio, and a musical performance by Nell & The Flaming Lips.

Jan 05, 2022

65. Eliana Kwartler, Amy Klobuchar, SAINt JHN

Jan 06, 2022

66. John Dickerson, Corey Hawkins

Jan 07, 2022

67. Keanu Reeves, Genesis Owusu

Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves, and a musical performance by Genesis Owusu.

Jan 10, 2022

68. Gayle King, Tig Notaro

Stephen welcomes journalist Gayle King and comic Tig Notaro.

Jan 11, 2022

69. Bradley Cooper, Robert Finley, Dan Auerbach

Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper and a musical performance by Robert Finley & Dan Auerbach.

Jan 12, 2022

70. Keanu Reeves, Caitriona Balfe

Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves takes “The Colbert Questionert” and actress Caitriona Balfe.

Jan 13, 2022

71. Liev Schreiber, Allison Russell

Stephen welcomes actor Liev Schreiber and a musical performance by Allison Russell.

Jan 14, 2022

72. Bradley Cooper, Corey Stoll, Geese

Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper, actor Corey Stoll, and a musical performance by Geese.

Jan 17, 2022

73. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Ingrid Andress, Sam Hunt

Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and a musical performance by Ingrid Andress & Sam Hunt.

Jan 18, 2022

74. Brian Cox, Samantha Bee

Stephen welcomes actor Brian Cox and TV personality Samantha Bee.

Jan 19, 2022

75. Christine Baranski, Nation of Language

Stephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski and a musical performance by Nation of Language.

Jan 20, 2022

76. Dionne Warwick, David Cross

Stephen welcomes singer Dionne Warwick and actor David Cross.

Jan 21, 2022

77. Elvis Costello

Stephen welcomes musician Elvis Costello and a musical performance by Elvis Costello & the Imposters.

Jan 24, 2022

78. Kristen Stewart, Jonathan Van Ness

Stephen welcomes actress Kristen Stewart and TV personality Jonathan Van Ness.

Jan 25, 2022

79. Joy Reid, Thomas Middleditch

Stephen welcomes TV host Joy Reid and actor Thomas Middleditch.

Jan 26, 2022

80. Adrien Brody, Lady Wray

Stephen welcomes actor Adrien Brody and a musical performance by Lady Wray.

Jan 27, 2022

81. Kate Hudson, Oliver Hudson, St. Paul and the Broken Bones

Stephen welcomes actors Kate & Oliver Hudson and a musical performance by St. Paul & The Broken Bones.

Jan 28, 2022

82. Marlee Matlin, Mackenzie Davis

Stephen welcomes actress Marlee Matlin and actress Mackenzie Davis.

Jan 31, 2022

83. Whoopi Goldberg, Rep. Ro Khanna

Stephen welcomes TV personality Whoopi Goldberg and Rep. Ro Khanna.

Feb 01, 2022

84. Clarissa Ward, Faith Hill, Aurora

Stephen welcomes CNN chief international correspondent Clarissa Ward, singer and actress Faith Hill, and a musical performance by Aurora.

Feb 02, 2022

85. Tim McGraw, Martha Stewart

Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Tim McGraw and TV personality Martha Stewart.

Feb 03, 2022

86. Dua Lipa, 2 Chainz

Stephen welcomes singer Dua Lipa and a musical performance by 2 Chainz.

Feb 14, 2022

87. Jeffrey Wright, Alex Borstein, Maxwell

Stephen welcomes actor Jeffrey Wright, actress Alex Borstein, and a musical performance by Maxwell.

Feb 15, 2022

88. John Oliver, Future Islands

Stephen welcomes comic John Oliver and a musical performance by Future Islands.

Feb 16, 2022

89. Daniel Craig, Doris Kearns Goodwin

Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Craig and biographer Doris Kearns Goodwin.

Feb 17, 2022

90. Margaret Brennan, Adam Scott

Stephen welcomes CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan, and actor Adam Scott.

Feb 21, 2022

91. Joseph Gordon-Levitt, alt-J

Stephen welcomes actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt and a musical performance by Alt-J.

Feb 22, 2022

92. John Turturro, John Avlon

Stephen welcomes actor John Turturro and journalist John Avlon.

Feb 23, 2022

93. John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri, Russell Howard

Stephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann, political adviser Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri, former White House communications director, and comic Russell Howard.

Feb 24, 2022

94. Julia Ioffe, Thomas Lennon, Tears for Fears

Stephen welcomes journalist Julia Ioffe, actor Thomas Lennon, and a live performance by Tears for Fears.

Feb 25, 2022

95. Sam Waterston, Sophia Bush, John Oliver

Stephen welcomes actor Sam Waterston, actress Sophia Bush, and “Rescue Dog Rescue” with John Oliver.

Feb 28, 2022

96. Bob Odenkirk, Pusha T

Stephen welcomes actor Bob Odenkirk and a musical performance by Pusha T.

Mar 01, 2022

97. Sen. Bernie Sanders, Big Thief

Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Big Thief.

Mar 02, 2022

98. Andy Serkis, Fiona Hill

Stephen welcomes actor Andy Serkis and former Russia adviser to the White House Fiona Hill. Plus, a 15th anniversary celebration of Americone Dream.

Mar 03, 2022

99. Kyle MacLachlan, Arian Moayed, Pusha T

Stephen welcomes actor Kyle MacLachlan, actor Arian Moayed, and a live performance by Pusha T.

Mar 07, 2022

100. Anderson Cooper, Sutton Foster

Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and actress Sutton Foster.

Mar 08, 2022

101. John C. Reilly, Kristin Chenoweth

Stephen welcomes actor John C. Reilly and actress Kristin Chenoweth.

Mar 09, 2022

102. Michael McFaul, Denée Benton, Father John Misty

Stephen welcomes Amb. Michael McFaul, actress Denée Benton, and a musical performance by Father John Misty.

Mar 10, 2022

103. Marie Yovanovitch, Martha Stewart, Rex Orange County

Stephen welcomes Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch, entrepreneur Martha Stewart, and a live performance by Rex Orange County.

Mar 11, 2022

104. Aidy Bryant, Alex Edelman

Stephen welcomes actress Aidy Bryant and a live performance by comedian Alex Edelman.

Mar 14, 2022

105. Sandra Bullock, Billy Strings

Stephen welcomes actress Sandra Bullock and a musical performance by Billy Strings.

Mar 15, 2022

106. Anne Hathaway, Da'Vine Joy Randolph

Stephen welcomes actress Anne Hathaway and actress Da’Vine Joy Randolph.

Mar 16, 2022

107. Michael Bublé, Rose Matafeo

Stephen welcomes singer Michael Bublé and actress Rose Matafeo, with a live performance by Michael Bublé.

Mar 28, 2022

108. Chris Wallace, Wilmer Valderrama

Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Wallace and actor Wilmer Valderrama.

Mar 29, 2022

109. Hannah Gadsby, Sandra Bullock, Buffalo Nichols

Stephen welcomes comic Hannah Gadsby, actress Sandra Bullock, and a musical performance by Buffalo Nichols.

Mar 30, 2022

110. Elle Fanning, Ben Schwartz

Stephen welcomes actress Elle Fanning and actor Ben Schwartz.

Mar 31, 2022

111. Jane Krakowski, James McAvoy, Arlo Parks

Stephen welcomes actress Jane Krakowski, actor James McAvoy, and a musical performance by Arlo Parks.

Apr 01, 2022

112. John C. Reilly, Mandy Patinkin, Ken Burns

Stephen welcomes actor John C. Reilly, actor Mandy Patinkin, and filmmaker Ken Burns.

Apr 04, 2022

113. Shaquille O'Neal, Mayim Bialik

Stephen welcomes sports analyst Shaquille O'Neal and actress Mayim Bialik.

Apr 05, 2022

114. Jon Batiste, Oscar Isaac

Stephen welcomes musician Jon Batiste and actor Oscar Isaac.

Apr 06, 2022

115. Anderson Cooper, Thomas Rhett

Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a live performance by Thomas Rhett.

Apr 07, 2022

116. Pete Holmes, Elizabeth Alexander

Stephen welcomes comedian Pete Holmes and poet Elizabeth Alexander.

Apr 11, 2022

117. Chance the Rapper, Beanie Feldstein

Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Chance the Rapper, and actress Beanie Feldstein.

Apr 12, 2022

118. Molly Shannon, Rep. Cori Bush

Stephen welcomes actress Molly Shannon and Rep. Cori Bush.

Apr 13, 2022

119. Claire Foy, Paul Bettany, Bright Eyes

Stephen welcomes actress Claire Foy, actor Paul Bettany, and a musical performance by Bright Eyes.

Apr 14, 2022

120. Hugh Laurie, Spoon

Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Laurie and a musical performance by Spoon.

Apr 15, 2022

121. Josh Brolin, The Who

Stephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin and a musical performance by The Who.

Apr 18, 2022

122. Julia Roberts, Wilco

Stephen welcomes actress Julia Roberts and a musical performance by Wilco.

Apr 19, 2022

123. Neil deGrasse Tyson, Emmy Blotnick

Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a performance by comedian Emmy Blotnick.

Apr 20, 2022

124. Alexander Skarsgård, Jack White

Stephen welcomes actor Alexander Skarsgård and musician Jack White, with a live performance by Jack White.

May 02, 2022

125. Jon Bernthal, Alton Brown

Stephen welcomes actor Jon Bernthal and TV chef Alton Brown!

May 03, 2022

126. Jose Andres, Ron Howard, Emily Bazelon, Lucius featuring Sheryl Crow and Celisse

Stephen welcomes humanitarian Jose Andres, director Ron Howard, legal commentator Emily Bazelon, and a music performance by Lucius featuring Sheryl Crow and Celisse.

May 04, 2022

127. Glenn Close, Sheryl Crow

Stephen welcomes actor Glenn Close and musician Sheryl Crow.

May 05, 2022

128. Daniel Craig, Matt Walsh, Joy Oladokun

Stephen welcomes actor Matt Walsh. Does the Colbert Questionnaire with Daniel Craig. Musical performance by Joy Oladokun

May 06, 2022

129. Chris O'Donnell, Elvis Costello

Stephen welcomes actor Chris O'Donnell and singer-songwriter Elvis Costello!

May 16, 2022

130. Mark Esper, Judd Apatow

Stephen welcomes Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, and director Judd Apatow.

May 17, 2022

131. Ricky Gervais, Trombone Shorty

Guest Ricky Gervais talks about his comedy tour SuperNature followed by a performance from trombone and trumpet player Trombone Shorty.

May 18, 2022

132. Antony Blinken, TWICE

Stephen speaks with the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, followed by a performance from the South Korean girl group TWICE.

May 19, 2022

133. Mike Myers, Minha Kim

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.

May 20, 2022

134. Shaquille O'Neal, Sebastian Stan, Sharon Van Etten

Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal takes ”The Colbert Questionert,” Sebastian Stan talks on Pam and Tommy and indie-rock star Sharon Van Etten performs.

May 23, 2022

135. Jennifer Connelly, Patti LuPone

Jennifer Connelly talks about Top Gun: Maverick and Tony award-winning Patti LuPone performs from the revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Company.

May 24, 2022

136. Jacinda Ardern, Punch Brothers

Stephen welcomes Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and a musical performance performance by Punch Brothers.

May 25, 2022

137. Michael Che, James Stavridis

Stephen welcomes comedian Michael Che and Admiral James Stavridis.

May 26, 2022

138. Josh Brolin, Hugh Dancy

Stephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin, and actor Hugh Dancy.

Jun 06, 2022

139. Jake Tapper, Joel Kim Booster

Gay Planet Earth. Breaking News. Jake Tapper discusses recent politics. Joel Kim Booster discusses Fire Island.

Jun 07, 2022

140. Robert De Niro, Rosie Perez

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.

Jun 08, 2022

141. Rep. Adam Schiff, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kurt Vile

"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.

Jun 09, 2022

142. Jon Batiste, Simu Liu

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.

Jun 13, 2022

143. Bryan Cranston, Sen. Raphael Warnock

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.

Jun 14, 2022

144. Bob Woodward, Carl Bernstein, Bonnie Raitt

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…

Jun 15, 2022

145. Emma Thompson, Tom Segura

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.

Jun 16, 2022

146. Tom Hanks, Regina Spektor

Late Show Family Meeting with Tom Hanks. Tom Hanks discusses Elvis. Regina Spektor performs "Becoming All Alone" from her album Home, Before and After.

Jun 20, 2022

147. Cory Booker, The Lumineers

Cyborgasm. Senator Cory Booker discusses recent politics. The Lumineers perform "A.M. Radio" from their album Brightside.

Jun 21, 2022

148. Werner Herzog, Roger Waters

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)’.

Jun 22, 2022

149. Taika Waititi, David Sedaris

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’.

Jun 23, 2022

150. Beto O’Rourke, Matilda Lawler

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’.

Jun 27, 2022

151. Wanda Sykes, Ronan Farrow

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Wanda Sykes discusses ‘The Upshaws’. Ronan Farrow discusses ‘Endangered’.

Jun 28, 2022

152. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Jimmie Allen

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez discusses recent politics. Jimmie Allen performs "Down Home" from his album ‘Tulip Drive’.

Jun 29, 2022

153. Adam Kinzinger, Karl Urban, Stephen Sanchez

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’.

Jun 30, 2022

154. Heidi Klum, Ibram X. Kendi

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’.

Jul 18, 2022

155. Billy Crystal, Paul Hollywood

Billy Crystal discusses ‘Mr. Saturday Night’. Paul Hollywood steps into the kitchen with Stephen and discusses his new book, ‘Bake’.

Jul 19, 2022

156. Ethan Hawke, Courtney Barnett

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’.

Jul 20, 2022

157. Ice-T, Michael Pollan

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’.

Jul 21, 2022

158. Chris Hayes, Jack White

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’.

Jul 25, 2022

159. Jamie Raskin, Death Cab for Cutie

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’.

Jul 26, 2022

160. Charlamagne tha God, Brett Gelman

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’.

Jul 27, 2022

161. Amanda Seyfried, Stephen Merchant

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.

Jul 28, 2022

162. Jonathan Karl, BJ Novak, St. Vincent

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’.

Aug 01, 2022

163. Patton Oswalt, Jennifer Granholm, James Taylor

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.

Aug 02, 2022

164. Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Bianca Cristovao, James Taylor

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.

Aug 03, 2022

165. Ron Howard, Morfydd Clark, James Taylor

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’.

Aug 04, 2022

166. James Taylor, Colman Domingo

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’.

Aug 08, 2022

167. Luis Cato, Joe Walsh, Mindy Kaling, Senator Chris Murphy

Joe Walsh sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Mindy Kaling discusses ‘Never Have I Ever’. Senator Chris Murphy discusses recent politics.

Aug 09, 2022

168. Ben Stiller, D'Arcy Carden, Joe Walsh

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’.

Aug 10, 2022

169. Kieran Culkin, Run the Jewels, Joe Walsh

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’.

Aug 11, 2022

170. Karine Jean-Pierre, Tatiana Maslany, Joe Walsh

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’.