

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Season 1
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Stephen Colbert took over as host, executive producer and writer of THE LATE SHOW on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015. The comedy-variety-talk show is broadcast five nights a week from the Ed Sullivan theater in New York.
Where to Watch Season 1
202 Episodes
- George Clooney, Jeb Bush, Jon Batiste & Stay HumanE1
George Clooney, Jeb Bush, Jon Batiste & Stay HumanStephen Colbert succeeds David Letterman as "Late Show" host, with his first guests George Clooney and Governor Jeb Bush. Also: Mavis Staples performs with various additional guests; Jon Batiste and Stay Human debut as the house band. - Lupita Nyong’o, Sen. Bernie Sanders, An American in Paris (Christopher Wheeldon, Robert Fairchild, Leanne Cope)E9
Lupita Nyong’o, Sen. Bernie Sanders, An American in Paris (Christopher Wheeldon, Robert Fairchild, Leanne Cope)Stephen welcomes Lupita Nyong’o, Senator Bernie Sanders, plus an interview with and performance by “An American in Paris’” Christopher Wheeldon, Robert Fairchild, and Leanne Cope - Andrew Sullivan, Maria Shriver, Jim Gaffigan, Archbishop Thomas Wenski, YMCA Jerusalem Youth Chorus, the Choir of St. Jean BaptisteE13
Andrew Sullivan, Maria Shriver, Jim Gaffigan, Archbishop Thomas Wenski, YMCA Jerusalem Youth Chorus, the Choir of St. Jean BaptisteStephen welcomes author Andrew Sullivan, journalist and activist Maria Shriver, comedian Jim Gaffigan, Archbishop Thomas Wenski, plus a musical performance by the YMCA Jerusalem Youth Chorus and the Choir of St. Jean Baptiste. - Jimmy Kimmel, the cast and director of “Crimson Peak”, Beach HouseE29
Jimmy Kimmel, the cast and director of “Crimson Peak”, Beach HouseStephen welcomes TV host Jimmy Kimmel, “Crimson Peak” cast members Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston, and Mia Wasikowska, with director Guillermo Del Toro, a performance by Beach House, plus Vance Joy performs with Jon Batiste & Stay Human. - Hillary Clinton, Anthony Bourdain, Carrie Brownstein, Lianne La HavasE31
Hillary Clinton, Anthony Bourdain, Carrie Brownstein, Lianne La HavasStephen welcomes presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton, chef Anthony Bourdain, author Carrie Brownstein, plus Lianne La Havas performs with Jon Batiste & Stay Human. - Ethan Hawke, Claire McCaskill, Amy Klobuchar, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night SweatsE40
Ethan Hawke, Claire McCaskill, Amy Klobuchar, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night SweatsStephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke, Senator Claire McCaskill & Senator Amy Klobuchar, plus a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats. - Michelle Dockery, Hugh Bonneville, Allen Leech, Adam McKay, Kurt VileE55
Michelle Dockery, Hugh Bonneville, Allen Leech, Adam McKay, Kurt VileStephen welcomes “Downton Abbey” cast members Michelle Dockery, Hugh Bonneville, and Allen Leech, director Adam McKay, plus a musical performance by Kurt Vile. - Saoirse Ronan, Jeremy Stoppelman, Laura Ricciardi & Moira Demos, James BayE69
Saoirse Ronan, Jeremy Stoppelman, Laura Ricciardi & Moira Demos, James BayStephen 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. - Laurence Fishburne, Michael Novacek, Lake Street DiveE79
Laurence Fishburne, Michael Novacek, Lake Street DiveLaurence Fishburne (Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) and Black-ish (2014)); Sarah Paulson (American Crime Story (2016) and American Horror Story (2011)); Michael Novacek of the American Museum of Natural History; Lake Street Dive. Also: Woke perform. - Dr. Phil McGraw, Mark & Jay Duplass, Michael Eric Dyson, Anderson Paak and the Free NationalsE84
Dr. Phil McGraw, Mark & Jay Duplass, Michael Eric Dyson, Anderson Paak and the Free NationalsStephen 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. - Tina Fey and Margot Robbie, Will Ferrell, Megyn Kelly, Key & PeeleE87
Tina Fey and Margot Robbie, Will Ferrell, Megyn Kelly, Key & PeeleSpecial live program following Super Bowl 50 (2016) featuring Tina Fey and Margot Robbie (Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (2016)), Will Ferrell (Zoolander 2 (2016)), Megyn Kelly (The Kelly File (2013)) and Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele (Keanu (2016)). - Christopher Meloni, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Edward Byers, Ray LaMontagneE104
Christopher Meloni, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Edward Byers, Ray LaMontagneStephen welcomes Christopher Meloni, actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead;, Medal of Honor Recipient Edward Byers, and a musical performance by Ray LaMontagne. - Matthew Perry, Nick Offerman, Explosions In The Sky, Parliament-FunkadelicE119
Matthew Perry, Nick Offerman, Explosions In The Sky, Parliament-FunkadelicStephen 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. - Hillary Clinton, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Katharine McPhee, Sturgill Simpson, Wayne ShorterE123
Hillary Clinton, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Katharine McPhee, Sturgill Simpson, Wayne ShorterStephen 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. - Rep. Paul Ryan, Kevin Spacey, Thomas Middleditch, The Flaming Lips, Arturo SandovalE124
Rep. Paul Ryan, Kevin Spacey, Thomas Middleditch, The Flaming Lips, Arturo SandovalStephen welcomes Kevin Spacey, actor Thomas Middleditch, a musical performance by The Flaming Lips, and Arturo Sandoval sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human. - Julianna Margulies, Christine Baranski, Matt Czuchry, Hank Azaria, Phil KnightE131
Julianna Margulies, Christine Baranski, Matt Czuchry, Hank Azaria, Phil KnightStephen 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.