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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 2
206 Episodes
- Dr. Phil, Alan Cumming, Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam
E5Dr. Phil, Alan Cumming, Hamilton Leithauser + RostamStephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Dr. Phil discusses his TV series. Alan Cumming discusses 'You Gotta Get Bigger Dreams’. Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam perform "A 1000 Times" from their album 'I Had a Dream That You Were Mine’. - Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Millie Bobby Brown, The Head and The Heart
E6Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Millie Bobby Brown, The Head and The HeartJoseph Gordon-Levitt discusses 'Snowden’. Millie Bobby Brown discusses 'Stranger Things’. The Head and the Heart performs "All We Ever Knew" from their album 'Signs of Light’. - Trevor Noah, Allen Iverson, Chris Gethard
E7Trevor Noah, Allen Iverson, Chris GethardWednesday Night Thursday Night Football Promo. Trevor Noah discusses his new book, "Born a Crime’. Allen Iverson discusses his induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Chris Gethard discusses 'The Chris Gethard Show’. - Tracee Ellis Ross, Andrew Rannells, Mac Miller & Anderson .Paak
E8Tracee Ellis Ross, Andrew Rannells, Mac Miller & Anderson .PaakTracee Ellis Ross discusses 'Black-ish’. Late Show Polite Reminder. Andrew Rannells discusses his mid-western heritage. Mac Miller performs "Dang!" from his album 'The Divine Feminine’, featuring Anderson .Paak, with Jon Batiste and Stay Human providing musical accompaniment. - Chris Pratt, Scott Bakula, Frederik the Great
E10Chris Pratt, Scott Bakula, Frederik the GreatChris Pratt discusses 'The Magnificent Seven’ and his early life as a salesman. Scott Bakula discusses 'NCIS: New Orleans’ and his career, in addition to giving a musical performance with Jon Batiste and Stay Human. Frederik the Great, the World's Most Beautiful Horse, makes an appearance. - Ethan Hawke, Tim Meadows, Wilco, Nile Rodgers
E12Ethan Hawke, Tim Meadows, Wilco, Nile RodgersNile Rodgers sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Ethan Hawke discusses 'The Magnificent Seven’. Tim Meadows discusses 'Son of Zorn’. Wilco performs "Someone to Lose" from their album 'Schmilco’. - Anthony Anderson, Mark Consuelos, The Kills
E13Anthony Anderson, Mark Consuelos, The KillsStephen visits Wrigley Field in support of the Chicago Cubs. Anthony Anderson discusses 'Black-ish’ and the Emmy Awards. Mark Consuelos discusses 'Pitch’ and his life in New York City. The Kills perform "Impossible Tracks" from their album 'Ash & Ice’. - Lupita Nyong'o, Donnie Wahlberg, John Prine
E17Lupita Nyong'o, Donnie Wahlberg, John PrineJon Batiste's PSA: Hey, White People! Lupita Nyong'o discusses 'Queen of Katwe’ and her African heritage. Donnie Wahlberg discusses 'Blue Bloods’ and goes crowd surfing with Stephen. John Prine performs "I'm Tellin' You" from his album 'For Better, or Worse’, featuring Holly Williams. - Samantha Bee, Abby Elliott, Asa Butterfield
E19Samantha Bee, Abby Elliott, Asa ButterfieldStephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Samantha Bee discusses 'Full Frontal’ and the presidential race. Abby Elliott discusses 'Better Off Single’ and receives/destroys her wedding gift. Asa Butterfield discusses 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children’. - John Leguizamo, Cheri Oteri, Paul F. Tompkins, Melissa Etheridge
E21John Leguizamo, Cheri Oteri, Paul F. Tompkins, Melissa EtheridgeSpecial live episode after the vice presidential debate. Melissa Etheridge sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. John Leguizamo discusses the presidential race and his Latin American heritage. Cheri Oteri discusses 'Those Who Can't’ and the presidential race. Paul F. Tompkins discusses 'Bajillion Dollar Propertie$’. - Armie Hammer, Lindsay Vonn, Gustavo Dudamel with the Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra
E22Armie Hammer, Lindsay Vonn, Gustavo Dudamel with the Simon Bolivar Symphony OrchestraArmie Hammer discusses 'The Birth of a Nation’. Lindsey Vonn discusses her new book, 'Strong Is the New Beautiful’. Gustavo Dudamel with the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra give an orchestral performance. - President Barack Obama, Bill O'Reilly, Randall Park, Bob Weir
E25President Barack Obama, Bill O'Reilly, Randall Park, Bob WeirA special segment with President Barack Obama. Billy O'Reilly discusses the presidential race and his new book, 'Killing the Rising Sun’. Randall Park discusses 'Fresh Off the Boat’. Bob Weir performs "Lay My Lily Down" from his album 'Blue Mountain’. - Matt LeBlanc, Joy Bryant, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Wyclef Jean
E29Matt LeBlanc, Joy Bryant, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Wyclef JeanThe Late Show Hall of Heroes. The Late Show Presents: Taking It to the Street. Matt LeBlanc discusses 'Man with a Plan’. Joy Bryant and Eleanor Holmes Norton discuss ‘Good Girls Revolt’. Wyclef Jean performs "If I Was President", with Jon Batiste and Stay Human providing musical accompaniment. - Will Forte, Dermot Mulroney, Wyatt Cenac, Mitski
E31Will Forte, Dermot Mulroney, Wyatt Cenac, MitskiMitski sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Will Forte discusses his new book, '101 Things to Definitely Not Do If You Want to Get a Chick’. Dermot Mulroney discusses 'Pure Genius’. Wyatt Cenac discusses 'People of Earth’. - Mary-Louise Parker, Pusha T, The Record Company
E33Mary-Louise Parker, Pusha T, The Record CompanyWorld premiere of "Halloween Wiggle" featuring Run the Jewels. Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Mary-Louise Parker discusses 'Heisenberg’. Pusha T discusses his career and the presidential race. The Record Company performs "On the Move" from their album 'Give It Back to You’. - Drew Carey, Claire Foy, Matt Smith, Sebastian Maniscalco
E34Drew Carey, Claire Foy, Matt Smith, Sebastian ManiscalcoAimee Mann sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Drew Carey celebrates his tenth year as the host of ‘The Price Is Right’. Claire Foy and Matt Smith discuss ‘The Crown’. Sebastian Maniscalco gives a stand-up performance. - Viggo Mortensen, Patton Oswalt, Maz Jobrani
E39Viggo Mortensen, Patton Oswalt, Maz JobraniStephen Colbert's Charity PSA with Viggo Mortensen. Viggo Mortensen discusses 'Captain Fantastic’ and the presidential race. Patton Oswalt discusses the loss of his wife and the presidential race. Maz Jobrani gives a stand-up performance. - Don Cheadle, Stevie Wonder, Katherine Waterston
E40Don Cheadle, Stevie Wonder, Katherine WaterstonSpecial live episode during the final phase of the presidential race. "Get Out There and Vote" medley featuring Jon Stewart and Javier Muñoz. Don Cheadle discusses the presidential race. Stevie Wonder discusses the presidential race, in addition to performing "Love's in Need of Love Today" and "Don't You Worry 'bout a Thing". Katherine Waterston discusses 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’, with an appearance by Sam Waterston. - Miles Teller, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog
E41Miles Teller, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Triumph the Insult Comic DogSpecial live episode during the week of the presidential race. Miles Teller discusses 'Bleed for This’ and the presidential race. Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses 'Welcome to the Universe’ and the presidential race. Triumph the Insult Comic Dog discusses 'Triumph's Election Special 2016’. - Eddie Redmayne, Senator Bernie Sanders, Alton Brown, Chris Thile
E43Eddie Redmayne, Senator Bernie Sanders, Alton Brown, Chris ThileHighlights of Stephen Colbert's Live Election Night Showtime special: Mark Halperin & John Heilemann discuss 'The Circus’ and the election results as they come in. "Trump Begins" animated sketch. Jeff Goldblum reflects on the election results. Elle King performs. Stephen seeks to find things all Americans have in common. - William H. Macy, Colin Quinn, Drive-By Truckers
E47William H. Macy, Colin Quinn, Drive-By TruckersThe Late Show Family Meeting with William H. Macy. William H. Macy discusses 'Shameless’. Colin Quinn discusses 'The New York Story’. Drive-By Truckers perform "Surrender Under Protest" from their album 'American Band’. - Michael Weatherly, Carrie Fisher, The Pretenders
E48Michael Weatherly, Carrie Fisher, The PretendersMichael Weatherly discusses 'Bull’. Carrie Fisher discusses her new book, 'The Princess Diarist’, Gary, her French bulldog, and ‘Carrie Fisher's Other Star Wars Revelations’. The Pretenders perform "Holy Commotion" from their album 'Alone’, featuring Dan Auerbach. - Danny DeVito, Max Greenfield, OK Go
E50Danny DeVito, Max Greenfield, OK GoPost-election Thanksgiving Survival Tips. Stephen Colbert's Thanksgiving Turkey Tips, Part II. Danny DeVito discusses 'The Comedian’. Max Greenfield discusses 'New Girl’ and his new career as a soccer referee. OK Go performs "The One Moment" from their album 'Hungry Ghosts’. - Octavia Spencer, John Mulaney, Travis Scott
E57Octavia Spencer, John Mulaney, Travis ScottFirst Drafts. Octavia Spencer discusses 'Hidden Figures’. John Mulaney discusses 'Oh, Hello’ and his Catholic background. Travis Scott performs a medley ("Sweet Sweet" and "Goosebumps") from his album 'Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight’. - Neil Patrick Harris, Megan Mullally
E61Neil Patrick Harris, Megan MullallyThe Nixon/Trump Letters: Volume I. Neil Patrick Harris discusses 'A Series of Unfortunate Events’, in addition to performing a creepy version of "Jingle Bells" with Stephen. Megan Mullally discusses 'Why Him?’. Smooshed: Holiday Edition with Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman. - James Franco, Michael Stipe, Gad Elmaleh
E62James Franco, Michael Stipe, Gad Elmaleh"It's the End of the Year as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)". Not at the Movies with Gil Peaches and Will Peaches. James Franco discusses 'Why Him?’. Michael Stipe discusses his art. Gad Elmaleh gives a stand-up performance. - Liam Neeson, Shepard Smith, Jon Batiste
E63Liam Neeson, Shepard Smith, Jon BatisteStephen Colbert's Bah Humbug. Jon Batiste's Batman Christmas Medley. The Big Furry Hat. Liam Neeson discusses 'Silence’. Shepard Smith discusses 'Shepard Smith Reporting’. Jon Batiste and assorted musicians perform a medley of holiday songs. - The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! 2
E65The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! 2Stephen introduces more highlight clips from the past year, including an election week monologue, a Bruce Springsteen interview, David Duchovny sharing a blanket fort, and Too Much Exposition Theatre with Bryan Cranston. - The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! 3
E66The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! 3Stephen's end-of-year highlights continue with a Thanksgiving week monologue and interviews with Robert De Niro, Amy Schumer, John Krasinski and Millie Bobby Brown. - The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! 4
E67The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! 4Stephen continues his highlights from the past year with a post-Thanksgiving monologue, an interview and stargazing with Will Smith, Anna Kendrick singing, and the Furry Hat. - The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! 5
E68The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! 5Stephen wraps up the year's highlights with an early December monologue, interviews with Chris Pratt and Jason Bateman, a performance by Stevie Wonder, and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog commenting on the presidential election - Oprah Winfrey, Pretty Yende
E69Oprah Winfrey, Pretty YendeOprah Winfrey discusses her interview with First Lady Michelle Obama and her new book, 'Food, Health, and Happiness’. Oprah Helps Stephen Make Anything Exciting! Oprah Winfrey and Stephen make "The Sexy Breakfast". Pretty Yende performs "Una voce poco fa" from ‘The Barber of Seville’. - Kate Beckinsale, Chris Messina, Jen Kirkman
E70Kate Beckinsale, Chris Messina, Jen KirkmanTips for Werewolf Hunting. The Adventures of Lil' Titey. Kate Beckinsale discusses 'Underworld: Blood Wars’ and teaches Stephen to speak Russian. Chris Messina discusses 'Live by Night’ and his early acting career. Jen Kirkman discusses 'Just Keep Livin'. - Adam Driver, Alexa Davalos, Whitney
E71Adam Driver, Alexa Davalos, WhitneyTrump and Cover. Galino & Farnes: Pornography Lawyers. Adam Driver discusses 'Silence’ and the recent passing of Carrie Fisher, in addition to thumb wrestling with Stephen. Community Calendar: Mishawaka, Indiana. Alexa Davalos discusses 'The Man in the High Castle’. Whitney performs "Golden Days" from their album 'Light Upon the Lake’. - Charlie Rose, Hayden Panettiere, Jack Maxwell
E72Charlie Rose, Hayden Panettiere, Jack MaxwellStephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Charlie Rose discusses 'CBS This Morning’, the presidential race and the incoming administration. Hayden Panettiere discusses 'Nashville’, her life and her career. Jack Maxwell discusses 'Booze Traveler’. - Tom Selleck, Craig Robinson, A$AP Mob
E76Tom Selleck, Craig Robinson, A$AP MobLesser Sponsor Roundup. Tom Selleck discusses 'Blue Bloods’ and his career. Craig Robinson discusses his band, The Nasty Delicious, and his music career. A$AP Mob performs "Crazy Brazy" from their album 'Cozy Tapes Vol. 1: Friends’. - Sarah Paulson, Corey Stoll, Nick Grant with Watch the Duck
E78Sarah Paulson, Corey Stoll, Nick Grant with Watch the DuckThe Werd "Repeal and Erase". Sarah Paulson discusses 'The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story’. Puff, Puff, Act with Sarah Paulson. Corey Stoll discusses 'Gold’. Nick Grant performs a medley featuring Watch the Duck. - Christine Baranski, Hans Zimmer
E94Christine Baranski, Hans ZimmerThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert is an American late-night talk show hosted by Stephen Colbert, which premiered on September 8, 2015. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is the second iteration of CBS's Late Show franchise. Stay Human, led by bandleader Jon Batiste, serves as the program's house band, and the announcer is program writer Jen Spyra. - Sigourney Weaver, Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Steve Martin, Neal Schon
E126Sigourney Weaver, Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Steve Martin, Neal SchonActress Sigourney Weaver (The Defenders (2017) and The Assignment (2016)); podcast hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor; special appearance by Steve Martin; Neal Schon sits in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human. - America Ferrera, Thomas Middleditch, Dave and Virginia Grohl, Preservation Hall Band
E136America Ferrera, Thomas Middleditch, Dave and Virginia Grohl, Preservation Hall BandActress America Ferrera (Superstore (2015)); actor Thomas Middleditch (Silicon Valley (2014)); musician Dave Grohl and author Virginia Grohl; Preservation Hall Jazz Band sits in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human. - Jon Stewart, Samantha Bee, John Oliver, Ed Helms, Rob Corddry
E145Jon Stewart, Samantha Bee, John Oliver, Ed Helms, Rob CorddryComic Jon Stewart; TV hostess Samantha Bee (Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (2016)); TV host John Oliver (Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014)); actor Ed Helms (Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017)); actor Rob Corddry (How to Be a Latin Lover (2017)).
