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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 four nights a week from the Ed Sullivan theatre in New York.
Where to Watch The Late Show with Stephen Colbert • Season 1
202 Episodes
- George Clooney, Jeb Bush, Jon Batiste & Stay Human
E1George 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. - Scarlett Johansson, Elon Musk, Kendrick Lamar
E2Scarlett Johansson, Elon Musk, Kendrick LamarStephen 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
E3Vice President Joe Biden, Travis Kalanick, Toby KeithJoe 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)
E4Amy Schumer, Stephen King, Troubled Waters (Paul Simon)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
E5Emily Blunt, Justice Stephen Breyer, The Dead WeatherStephen 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
E6Tim Cook, Jake Gyllenhaal, Run The Jewels with TV On The RadioThe 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
E7Kevin Spacey, Carol Burnett, Abbi Jacobson, Ilana Glazer, Willie NelsonCarol 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
E8Trevor Noah, U.N. Ban Ki-Moon, Chris StapletonTrevor 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
E9Lupita Nyong'o, Senator Bernie Sanders, Christopher Wheeldon, Robert Fairchild and Leanne CopeLupita 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. - Hugh Jackman, Hugh Evans, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Pearl Jam
E12Hugh Jackman, Hugh Evans, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Pearl JamJon 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
E13Andrew Sullivan, Maria Shriver, Jim Gaffigan, Archbishop Thomas Wenski, YMCA Jerusalem Youth Chorus, the Choir of St. Jean BaptisteThe 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
E14Malala Yousafzai, Kerry Washington, The ArcsStephen 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
E15First Lady Michelle Obama, John LegendFirst 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
E16Ellen Page, Jesse Eisenberg, Dominic WilcoxElliot 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
E17John Oliver, Evan Spiegel, Bill Withers, Ed SheeranBig 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". - Senator John McCain, Yo-Yo Ma, Misty Copeland
E20Senator John McCain, Yo-Yo Ma, Misty CopelandYo-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
E21Bill Clinton, Billy Eichner, Florence & the MachineStephen 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
E22Gina Rodriguez, Ben Bernanke, Tame ImpalaThe 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’. - James Corden, Shane Smith, Halsey
E24James Corden, Shane Smith, HalseyLife 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
E25Carey Mulligan, Elvis Costello, Darlene LoveStephen 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
E26Sarah Silverman, Elijah Wood, Symphony of the GoddessesStephen 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
E27Jack Black, Nick Woodman, Michelle DorranceJack 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
E28Oprah Winfrey, Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor, Judith HillOprah 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
E29Jimmy Kimmel, Guillermo del Toro, Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston, Mia Wasikowska, Beach HouseJimmy 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
E30Sienna Miller, Melissa Benoist, Chance the RapperThe 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
E31Hillary Clinton, Anthony Bourdain, Carrie BrownsteinLianne 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
E32Julianna Margulies, Jonathan Franzen, Alabama ShakesJulianna 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
E33Seth MacFarlane, Neil DeGrasse TysonSeth 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
E34Charlie Rose, Stacy Schiff, GhostThe 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. - Antonio Banderas, Reed Hastings, John Irving
E36Antonio Banderas, Reed Hastings, John IrvingStephen 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
E37Daniel Craig, Elizabeth Gilbert, Dr. Eugenia ChengThe 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. - Whoopi Goldberg, John Kasich, Glen Hansard
E39Whoopi Goldberg, John Kasich, Glen HansardHarry 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 SweatsE40
Ethan Hawke, Claire McCaskill, Amy Klobuchar, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night SweatsStacie 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
E41Aziz Ansari, Shonda Rhimes, Bruce Campbell, Lucy LawlessCandy 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’. - Jennifer Connelly, Judd Apatow, The Internet
E43Jennifer Connelly, Judd Apatow, The InternetAn 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
E44Mark Ruffalo, John Cleese, Michael FlatleyMark 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
E45Bill Maher, Florent Groberg, Shepard Fairey, Acro-CatsMedal 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
E46Julianne Moore, Burt Reynolds, Public Image LtdCeeLo 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
E47Sharon Stone, Justin Theroux, James TaylorThe 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
E48Jane Fonda, Andrew Lloyd Webber12-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
E49Michael Caine, Larry Wilmore, BootsVulfpeck 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
E50Sylvester Stallone, Ted Koppel, My Morning JacketAn 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
E51Spike Lee, Andy Cohen, Carly SimonSpike 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
E52Gloria Estefan, Eric Greitens, Jake Wood, Daniel BouludThe 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
E53Steve Carell, Jennifer HudsonVictoria’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
E54Marion Cotillard, George Saunders, Joanna NewsomStephen’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
E55Michelle Dockery, Hugh Bonneville, Allen Leech, Adam McKay, Kurt VileMichelle 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
E56Bruce Willis, Michael Lewis, LizzoJon 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
E57Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ike Barinholtz, Sharon Jones & The Dap-KingsLin-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
E58Jennifer Lawrence, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Sleater-KinneyStephen 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
E59Quentin Tarantino, Jonathan Groff, SqueezeStephen 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
E60Robert De Niro, Daniel Gilbert, Henry RollinsHashtag: #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
E61Michael Moore, Samantha Power, Michael C. Hall, LazarusCrunchy 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
E62Mandy Patinkin, Kayvon Beykpour, Leon BridgesThe 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". - Saoirse Ronan, Jeremy Stoppelman, Laura Ricciardi & Moira Demos, James Bay
E69Saoirse 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 Dive
E79Laurence 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 Nationals
E84Dr. 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 LaMontagne
E104Christopher 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-Funkadelic
E119Matthew 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 Shorter
E123Hillary 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 Sandoval
E124Rep. 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 Knight
E131Julianna 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.
