The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Season 5

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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.

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173 Episodes

  • Jim Gaffigan, Ann Curry
    E1
    Jim Gaffigan, Ann CurryStephen welcomes actor Jim Gaffigan and journalist Ann Curry.
  • Vice President Joe Biden, Pixies
    E2
    Vice President Joe Biden, PixiesStephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden and a musical performance by Pixies.
  • Pete Buttigieg, Graham Norton
    E3
    Pete Buttigieg, Graham NortonStephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg and TV host Graham Norton.
  • Condoleezza Rice, Bill Skarsgård, Banks
    E4
    Condoleezza Rice, Bill Skarsgård, BanksStephen welcomes former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, actor Bill Skarsgård, and a musical performance by BANKS.
  • Ansel Elgort, Jodi Kantor, Megan Twohey
    E5
    Ansel Elgort, Jodi Kantor, Megan TwoheyStephen welcomes actor Ansel Elgort and journalists Jodi Kantor & Megan Twohey.
  • James McAvoy; Stephen King; Vampire Weekend
    E6
    James McAvoy; Stephen King; Vampire WeekendStephen welcomes actor James McAvoy, author Stephen King, and a musical performance by Vampire Weekend.
  • Jake Tapper, Jon Lovett
    E7
    Jake Tapper, Jon LovettStephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper and screenwriter Jon Lovett.
  • Tom Hiddleston, Marie Osmond
    E8
    Tom Hiddleston, Marie OsmondStephen welcomes actor Tom Hiddleston and talk show host Marie Osmond.
  • Elizabeth Warren, Barry Williams, Maureen McCormick, Christopher Knight, Eve Plumb, Mike Lookinland, Susan Olsen
    E9
    Elizabeth Warren, Barry Williams, Maureen McCormick, Christopher Knight, Eve Plumb, Mike Lookinland, Susan OlsenStephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and actors Barry Williams, Maureen McCormick, Christopher Knight, Eve Plumb, Mike Lookinland & Susan Olsen (“The Brady Bunch”).
  • Billy Crystal, Thomas Rhett
    E10
    Billy Crystal, Thomas RhettStephen welcomes actor Billy Crystal and a musical performance by Thomas Rhett.
  • Taraji P. Henson, Aasif Mandvi, Kevin Camia
    E11
    Taraji P. Henson, Aasif Mandvi, Kevin CamiaStephen welcomes actress Taraji P. Henson, actor Aasif Mandvi, and comic Kevin Camia.
  • The Best of Season 4: The Greatest Season 4 of All Time!
    E12
    The Best of Season 4: The Greatest Season 4 of All Time!A recap of the best moments of Season 4.
  • Paul McCartney
    E13
    Paul McCartneyStephen welcomes singer-songwriter Paul McCartney.
  • Whoopi Goldberg, Ta-Nehisi Coates
    E14
    Whoopi Goldberg, Ta-Nehisi CoatesStephen welcomes talk show host Whoopi Goldberg and author Ta-Nehisi Coates.
  • Renée Zellweger, Walton Goggins
    E15
    Renée Zellweger, Walton GogginsStephen welcomes actress Renée Zellweger and actor Walton Goggins.
  • Sen. Bernie Sanders, Brittany Howard
    E16
    Sen. Bernie Sanders, Brittany HowardStephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Brittany Howard.
  • Patricia Heaton, Tegan and Sara
    E17
    Patricia Heaton, Tegan and SaraStephen welcomes actress Patricia Heaton plus an interview with and musical performance by Tegan & Sara.
  • Hillary Rodham Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, Wilco
    E18
    Hillary Rodham Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, WilcoStephen welcomes former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton & daughter Chelsea Clinton and a musical performance by Wilco.
  • Rachel Maddow, Thom Yorke
    E19
    Rachel Maddow, Thom YorkeStephen welcomes TV host Rachel Maddow and musician Thom Yorke.
  • Rami Malek, Jill Soloway, Leah Bonnema
    E20
    Rami Malek, Jill Soloway, Leah BonnemaStephen welcomes actor Rami Malek, TV director Jill Soloway, and comic Leah Bonnema.
  • Carrie Underwood, Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes
    E21
    Carrie Underwood, Kevin Smith, Jason MewesStephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Carrie Underwood, filmmaker Kevin Smith, and actor Jason Mewes.
  • Jon Hamm, Pete Alonso
    E22
    Jon Hamm, Pete AlonsoStephen welcomes actor Jon Hamm and professional baseball player Pete Alonso.
  • Neil deGrasse Tyson, Susan Rice
    E23
    Neil deGrasse Tyson, Susan RiceStephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and former national security adviser Susan Rice.
  • Will Smith, Andrew Scott
    E24
    Will Smith, Andrew ScottStephen welcomes actor Will Smith and actor Andrew Scott.
  • Jonathan Van Ness, Brett Gelman, Big Thief, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Pete Buttigieg
    E25
    Jonathan Van Ness, Brett Gelman, Big Thief, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Pete ButtigiegStephen welcomes TV personality Jonathan Van Ness, actor Brett Gelman, a musical performance by Big Thief, and special appearances by Democratic presidential hopefuls Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders & Pete Buttigieg.
  • John Oliver, Amy Sedaris, Paul McCartney, Big Thief
    E26
    John Oliver, Amy Sedaris, Paul McCartney, Big ThiefStephen welcomes comic John Oliver, actress Amy Sedaris, singer-songwriter Paul McCartney, and a musical performance by Big Thief.
  • Julie Andrews, Jonathan Groff, YUNGBLUD ft. Dan Reynolds
    E27
    Julie Andrews, Jonathan Groff, YUNGBLUD ft. Dan ReynoldsStephen welcomes actress Julie Andrews, actor Jonathan Groff, and a musical performance by YUNGBLUD ft. Dan Reynolds.
  • John Lithgow, Camila Mendes, Julie Andrews
    E28
    John Lithgow, Camila Mendes, Julie AndrewsStephen welcomes actor John Lithgow, actress Camila Mendes, and actress Julie Andrews.
  • Ronan Farrow, Andrea Savage
    E29
    Ronan Farrow, Andrea SavageStephen welcomes journalist Ronan Farrow and actress Andrea Savage.
  • Steve Carell, Toby Keith
    E30
    Steve Carell, Toby KeithStephen welcomes actor Steve Carell and a musical performance by Toby Keith.
  • Eddie Murphy, Ree Drummond
    E31
    Eddie Murphy, Ree DrummondStephen welcomes actor Eddie Murphy and blogger Ree Drummond.
  • Queen Latifah, Radhika Jones
    E32
    Queen Latifah, Radhika JonesStephen welcomes actress Queen Latifah, Radhika Jones, and editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair.
  • Jennifer Aniston, Thomas Middleditch
    E33
    Jennifer Aniston, Thomas MiddleditchStephen welcomes actress Jennifer Aniston and actor Thomas Middleditch.
  • Norman Reedus, Cynthia Erivo, Miranda Lambert
    E34
    Norman Reedus, Cynthia Erivo, Miranda LambertStephen welcomes actor Norman Reedus, actress Cynthia Erivo, and a musical performance by Miranda Lambert.
  • Nancy Pelosi
    E35
    Nancy PelosiStephen welcomes speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.
  • Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Conan O'Brien, Rob Corddry
    E36
    Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Conan O'Brien, Rob CorddryStephen welcomes rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, TV host Conan O’Brien, and actor Rob Corddry.
  • Tim McGraw, Senator Sherrod Brown
    E37
    Tim McGraw, Senator Sherrod BrownStephen welcomes country singer Tim McGraw and Sen Sherrod Brown.
  • Elizabeth Banks, Amy Klobuchar
    E38
    Elizabeth Banks, Amy KlobucharStephen welcomes actress Elizabeth Banks and Senator Amy Klobuchar.
  • Helen Mirren, Ian McKellen, “MasterChef Junior” Contestants
    E39
    Helen Mirren, Ian McKellen, “MasterChef Junior” ContestantsStephen welcomes actress Helen Mirren, actor Ian McKellen, and contestants from the “MasterChef Junior” contest.
  • John Dickerson, King Princess
    E40
    John Dickerson, King PrincessStephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson, and a musical performance by King Princess.
  • Liev Schreiber, Daniel Kaluuya, Cold War Kids
    E41
    Liev Schreiber, Daniel Kaluuya, Cold War KidsStephen welcomes actor Liev Schreiber, actor Daniel Kaluuya, and a musical performance by Cold War Kids.
  • Tim Robbins, Nicole Wallace
    E42
    Tim Robbins, Nicole WallaceStephen welcomes actor Tim Robbins and political analyst Nicolle Wallace.
  • Mark Ruffalo, Andy Cohen, Thom Yorke
    E43
    Mark Ruffalo, Andy Cohen, Thom YorkeStephen welcomes actor Mark Ruffalo, TV host Andy Cohen, and a musical performance by Thom Yorke.
  • David Harbour, Karen Olivo, Aaron Tveit
    E44
    David Harbour, Karen Olivo, Aaron TveitStephen welcomes actor David Harbour plus an interview with and musical performance by Karen Olivo & Aaron Tveit.
  • Adam Driver, The 1975, Jacinda Ardern
    E45
    Adam Driver, The 1975, Jacinda ArdernStephen welcomes actor Adam Driver, a musical performance by The 1975, a special appearance by New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, and “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 1.
  • Helena Bonham Carter, Lucy Lawless, Bret McKenzie
    E46
    Helena Bonham Carter, Lucy Lawless, Bret McKenzieStephen welcomes actress Helena Bonham Carter, a special appearance by actress Lucy Lawless, actor Bret McKenzie, and “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 2.
  • John Heilemann, Alex Wagner
    E47
    John Heilemann, Alex WagnerStephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann and journalist Alex Wagner, plus “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 3.
  • Kamala Harris, Lady Antebellum
    E48
    Kamala Harris, Lady AntebellumStephen welcomes Senator Kamala Harris and a musical performance by Lady Antebellum, plus “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 4.
  • Daniel Craig, Lena Waithe
    E49
    Daniel Craig, Lena WaitheStephen welcomes actor Daniel Craig and actress Lena Waithe, plus “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 5.
  • Robert De Niro, J.J. Abrams
    E50
    Robert De Niro, J.J. AbramsStephen welcomes actor Robert De Niro and filmmaker J.J. Abrams.
  • Paul Rudd, Adrienne Warren
    E51
    Paul Rudd, Adrienne WarrenStephen welcomes actor Paul Rudd and actress Adrienne Warren.
  • LL Cool J, José Andrés
    E52
    LL Cool J, José AndrésStephen welcomes actor LL Cool J, plus an interview with and a cooking demo by José Andrés.
  • Eddie Redmayne, Joe Pera, Pharrell Williams
    E53
    Eddie Redmayne, Joe Pera, Pharrell WilliamsStephen welcomes actor Eddie Redmayne, comedian/actor Joe Pera, and a musical performance by Pharrell Williams.
  • Scarlett Johansson, The Weeknd
    E54
    Scarlett Johansson, The WeekndStephen welcomes actress Scarlett Johansson, and a musical performance by The Weeknd.
  • Pharrell Williams, Chris Parnell, The Weeknd
    E55
    Pharrell Williams, Chris Parnell, The WeekndStephen welcomes singer-songwriter Pharrell Williams, actor Chris Parnell, and a musical performance by The Weeknd.
  • Saoirse Ronan, Tom Brokaw
    E56
    Saoirse Ronan, Tom BrokawStephen welcomes actress Saoirse Ronan and journalist Tom Brokaw.
  • Ed Harris, Florence Pugh, Jon Batiste
    E57
    Ed Harris, Florence Pugh, Jon BatisteStephen welcomes actor Ed Harris, actress Florence Pugh, and a musical performance by Jon Batiste.
  • Clive Owen, Samantha Power, Thomas Rhett
    E58
    Clive Owen, Samantha Power, Thomas RhettStephen welcomes actor Clive Owen, former ambassador to the UN Samantha Power, and a musical performance by Thomas Rhett.
  • Rep. Adam Schiff
    E59
    Rep. Adam SchiffStephen welcomes Rep. Adam Schiff.
  • Mark Harmon, Caitlin Weierhauser
    E60
    Mark Harmon, Caitlin WeierhauserStephen welcomes actor Mark Harmon, a stand-up comedy performance by Caitlin Weierhauser, and a special appearance by the cast of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.”
  • Aaron Paul, Idina Menzel
    E61
    Aaron Paul, Idina MenzelStephen welcomes actor Aaron Paul and a musical performance by Idina Menzel.
  • Jamie Foxx
    E62
    Jamie FoxxStephen welcomes actor Jamie Foxx.
  • Charlize Theron, Martha Stewart
    E63
    Charlize Theron, Martha StewartStephen welcomes actress Charlize Theron and television personality Martha Stewart.
  • Jennifer Hudson, Jonathan Pryce, Sharon Van Etten, Norah Jones
    E64
    Jennifer Hudson, Jonathan Pryce, Sharon Van Etten, Norah JonesStephen welcomes actress Jennifer Hudson, actor Jonathan Pryce, and a musical performance by Sharon Van Etten ft. Norah Jones.
  • Jane Fonda, Tan France, Miranda Lambert
    E65
    Jane Fonda, Tan France, Miranda LambertStephen welcomes actress Jane Fonda, TV personality Tan France, and a musical performance by Miranda Lambert.
  • Rose Byrne, Bobby Cannavale, Jamie Oliver, Kate Willett
    E66
    Rose Byrne, Bobby Cannavale, Jamie Oliver, Kate WillettStephen welcomes actress Rose Byrne, actor Bobby Cannavale, chef Jamie Oliver, and a comedy performance by Kate Willett.
  • Larry David, Pedro Gonzalez
    E67
    Larry David, Pedro GonzalezStephen welcomes actor Larry David with a comedy performance by Pedro Gonzalez.
  • Bernie Sanders, Penn Badgley
    E68
    Bernie Sanders, Penn BadgleyStephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders and actor Penn Badgley.
  • Laura Dern, Kesha
    E69
    Laura Dern, KeshaStephen welcomes actress Laura Dern plus an interview with and musical performance by Kesha.
  • Joe Scarborough & Mika Brzezinski, Cast of TINA: The Tina Turner Musical
    E70
    Joe Scarborough & Mika Brzezinski, Cast of TINA: The Tina Turner MusicalStephen welcomes TV hosts Joe Scarborough & Mika Brzezinski and a performance by the cast of “TINA: The Tina Turner Musical.”
  • Michael Bloomberg
    E71
    Michael BloombergStephen welcomes presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg.
  • Andrew Yang, Abby McEnany
    E72
    Andrew Yang, Abby McEnanyStephen welcomes presidential candidate Andrew Yang and actress Abby McEnany.
  • Josh Gad, Tamron Hall, Tiana Major9, Earthgang
    E73
    Josh Gad, Tamron Hall, Tiana Major9, EarthgangStephen welcomes actor Josh Gad, journalist Tamron Hall, and a musical performance by Tiana Major9 & Earthgang.
  • Jim Gaffigan, Tom Steyer
    E74
    Jim Gaffigan, Tom SteyerStephen welcomes stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan and American philanthropist Tom Steyer.
  • Patrick Stewart, Dick Cavett
    E75
    Patrick Stewart, Dick CavettStephen welcomes actor Patrick Stewart and TV personality Dick Cavett.
  • John Mulaney
    E76
    John MulaneyStephen welcomes John Mulaney.
  • Chris Cuomo, David Alan Grier, Jon Stewart
    E77
    Chris Cuomo, David Alan Grier, Jon StewartStephen welcomes journalist Chris Cuomo, actor David Alan Grier, and a special appearance from actor Jon Stewart.
  • Antonio Banderas, Jay Hernandez
    E78
    Antonio Banderas, Jay HernandezStephen welcomes actor Antonio Banderas and actor Jay Hernandez, from the CBS drama Magnum P.I.
  • Steve Martin, Steep Canyon Rangers
    E79
    Steve Martin, Steep Canyon RangersStephen welcomes actor Steve Martin, and a musical performance by Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers.
  • Samantha Bee, Michael Stipe, Dana Carvey
    E80
    Samantha Bee, Michael Stipe, Dana CarveyStephen welcomes actress Samantha Bee, singer-songwriter Michael Stipe and a special appearance by comedian Dana Carvey.
  • Edie Falco, Fortune Feimster, Algiers, the cast of 'Cheer'
    E81
    Edie Falco, Fortune Feimster, Algiers, the cast of 'Cheer'Stephen welcomes actress Edie Falco, comedian Fortune Feimster, a musical performance by Algiers, and a special appearance by Monica Aldama, La’Darius Marshall, Jerry Harris & Gabi Butler from the cast of “Cheer.”
  • James Taylor, Rob McElhenney, Triumph The Insult Comic Dog
    E82
    James Taylor, Rob McElhenney, Triumph The Insult Comic DogStephen welcomes singer-songwriter James Taylor, actor Rob McElhenney, and a special appearance by Triumph The Insult Comic Dog.
  • John Leguizamo, Philip Rucker, Carol Leonnig
    E83
    John Leguizamo, Philip Rucker, Carol LeonnigStephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo, reporter Philip Rucker, and journalist Carol Leonnig.
  • Jim Carrey
    E84
    Jim CarreyStephen welcomes actor Jim Carrey.
  • Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Patton Oswalt
    E85
    Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Patton OswaltStephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg and actor Patton Oswalt.
  • James Taylor, Joe Mantegna, Michael Kiwanuka
    E86
    James Taylor, Joe Mantegna, Michael KiwanukaStephen welcomes singer-songwriter James Taylor, actor Joe Mantegna, and a musical performance by Michael Kiwanuka.
  • John Oliver, Alex Ebert
    E87
    John Oliver, Alex EbertStephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by Alex Ebert.
  • Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Moses Sumney
    E88
    Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Moses SumneyStephen welcomes actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus and a musical performance by Moses Sumney.
  • Will Ferrell
    E89
    Will FerrellStephen welcomes actor Will Ferrell.
  • James Marsden, Sam Heughan, John Oliver
    E90
    James Marsden, Sam Heughan, John OliverStephen welcomes actor James Marsden, actor Sam Heughan, and a special appearance by John Oliver.
  • Rahm Emanuel, Hailee Steinfeld
    E91
    Rahm Emanuel, Hailee SteinfeldStephen welcomes former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, and a musical performance by Hailee Steinfeld.
  • Chris Christie, Nathaniel Rateliff
    E92
    Chris Christie, Nathaniel RateliffStephen welcomes former Gov. Chris Christie and a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff.
  • Jason Segel, Charlotte Alter, Elizabeth Warren
    E93
    Jason Segel, Charlotte Alter, Elizabeth WarrenStephen welcomes actor Jason Segel, journalist Charlotte Alter, and Senator Elizabeth Warren.
  • John Turturro, Charlamagne Tha God, KALEO
    E94
    John Turturro, Charlamagne Tha God, KALEOStephen welcomes actor John Turturro, radio personality Charlamagne Tha God, and a musical performance by KALEO.
  • Tyra Banks, Coyote Peterson
    E95
    Tyra Banks, Coyote PetersonStephen welcomes actress Tyra Banks and wildlife educator Coyote Peterson.
  • Ty Burrell, John Heilemann, James Taylor
    E96
    Ty Burrell, John Heilemann, James TaylorStephen welcomes actor Ty Burrell, journalist John Heilemann, and a musical performance by James Taylor.
  • Anthony Mackie, Susan Glasser, David Alan Grier
    E97
    Anthony Mackie, Susan Glasser, David Alan GrierStephen welcomes actor Anthony Mackie, journalist Susan Glasser, and actor David Alan Grier.
  • Chris Hayes, David Chang
    E98
    Chris Hayes, David ChangStephen welcomes journalist Chris Hayes and TV personality David Chang.
  • Keith Urban, Casey Wilson
    E99
    Keith Urban, Casey WilsonStephen welcomes actress Casey Wilson, plus an interview with and a musical performance by Keith Urban.
  • Neil deGrasse Tyson, Hannah Einbinder, Ty Burrell
    E100
    Neil deGrasse Tyson, Hannah Einbinder, Ty BurrellStephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, a stand-up comedy performance by Hannah Einbinder, and a special appearance by Ty Burrell.
  • John Krasinski, Rachael & Vilray
    E101
    John Krasinski, Rachael & VilrayStephen welcomes actor John Krasinski and a musical performance by Rachael & Vilray.
  • Charles Barkley, Peter Sarsgaard
    E102
    Charles Barkley, Peter SarsgaardStephen welcomes former professional basketball player Charles Barkley and actor Peter Sarsgaard.
  • Hank Azaria, Suzy Nakamura
    E103
    Hank Azaria, Suzy NakamuraStephen welcomes actor Hank Azaria and actress Suzy Nakamura.
  • Dr. Sanjay Gupta
    E104
    Dr. Sanjay GuptaStephen welcomes medical reporter Dr. Sanjay Gupta.
  • John Oliver
    E105
    John OliverStephen Colbert from home, with special guest John Oliver.
  • Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Karl, John Prine
    E106
    Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Karl, John PrineStephen welcomes actor Daniel Radcliffe, journalist Jonathan Karl, and a musical performance by John Prine.
  • Ryan Reynolds, Keith Urban
    E107
    Ryan Reynolds, Keith UrbanStephen welcomes actor Ryan Reynolds, and a musical performance by Keith Urban.
  • Nancy Pelosi, Alicia Keys
    E108
    Nancy Pelosi, Alicia KeysStephen welcomes Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, plus an interview with and musical performance by Alicia Keys.
  • Lady Gaga, Chance The Rapper, Jim James
    E109
    Lady Gaga, Chance The Rapper, Jim JamesStephen welcomes singer Lady Gaga, Chance The Rapper, and a musical performance by Jim James.
  • Conan O'Brien, Michael Stipe
    E110
    Conan O'Brien, Michael StipeStephen welcomes TV host Conan O’Brien and a musical performance by Michael Stipe.
  • Senator Bernie Sanders, Brandi Carlile
    E111
    Senator Bernie Sanders, Brandi CarlileStephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical tribute to John Prine by Brandi Carlile.
  • Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Jon Meacham, Dave Matthews
    E112
    Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Jon Meacham, Dave MatthewsStephen welcomes hosts of “Pod Save America”: Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, & Tommy Vietor, author & presidential historian Jon Meacham, and a musical tribute to John Prine by Dave Matthews.
  • Matthew McConaughey, Sam Hunt
    E113
    Matthew McConaughey, Sam HuntStephen welcomes actor Matthew McConaughey, and a musical performance by Sam Hunt.
  • Dr. Jonathan LaPook, Cate Blanchett
    E114
    Dr. Jonathan LaPook, Cate BlanchettStephen welcomes CBS News’ chief medical correspondent, Dr. Jonathan LaPook, and actress Cate Blanchett.
  • Shaquille O'Neal, Jessica Meir, Matt Berninger
    E115
    Shaquille O'Neal, Jessica Meir, Matt BerningerStephen welcomes retired basketball player Shaquille O’Neal, astronaut Jessica Meir, and a musical performance by Matt Berninger of the National.
  • Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Steve Martin
    E116
    Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Steve MartinStephen welcomes actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge and a special appearance by Steve Martin.
  • Trevor Noah, Willie, Lukas & Micah Nelson
    E117
    Trevor Noah, Willie, Lukas & Micah NelsonStephen welcomes television host Trevor Noah, and a musical performance by Willie, Lukas & Micah Nelson.
  • Michael Moore, Brett Eldredge
    E118
    Michael Moore, Brett EldredgeStephen welcomes filmmaker Michael Moore and a musical performance by Brett Eldredge.
  • Nathan Lane, José Andrés
    E119
    Nathan Lane, José AndrésStephen welcomes actor Nathan Lane and Chef José Andrés.
  • Bill Gates, Claire Danes, Mandy Patinkin
    E120
    Bill Gates, Claire Danes, Mandy PatinkinStephen welcomes co-founder of Microsoft Corporation Bill Gates, actress Claire Danes, and actor Mandy Patinkin.
  • John Mulaney, John Fogerty
    E121
    John Mulaney, John FogertyStephen welcomes comedian John Mulaney and a musical performance by John Fogerty.
  • Jake Gyllenhaal, M. Ward
    E122
    Jake Gyllenhaal, M. WardStephen welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal, and a musical performance by M. Ward.
  • Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg, Haim
    E123
    Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg, HaimStephen welcomes Senator Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg, former mayor of South Bend, Ind., and a musical performance by Haim.
  • Senator Chuck Schumer, Paul Giamatti
    E124
    Senator Chuck Schumer, Paul GiamattiStephen welcomes Senator Chuck Schumer and actor Paul Giamatti.
  • Thandie Newton, Ina Garten, John Mulaney
    E125
    Thandie Newton, Ina Garten, John MulaneyStephen welcomes actress Thandie Newton, television host Ina Garten, and a special appearance by John Mulaney.
  • Anderson Cooper, Mark Foster
    E126
    Anderson Cooper, Mark FosterStephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by Mark Foster.
  • Stephen King, Sheryl Crow
    E127
    Stephen King, Sheryl CrowStephen welcomes author Stephen King and a musical performance by Sheryl Crow.
  • Robert De Niro, Randy Newman
    E128
    Robert De Niro, Randy NewmanStephen welcomes actor Robert De Niro and a musical performance by Randy Newman.
  • Governor Andrew Cuomo, Christine and the Queens
    E129
    Governor Andrew Cuomo, Christine and the QueensStephen welcomes New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, and a musical performance by Christine & the Queens.
  • Jake Tapper, Tame Impala
    E130
    Jake Tapper, Tame ImpalaStephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper and a musical performance by Tame Impala.
  • Christine Baranski, Ellie Kemper
    E131
    Christine Baranski, Ellie KemperStephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski and actress Ellie Kemper.
  • Hugh Laurie, Benjamin Gibbard
    E132
    Hugh Laurie, Benjamin GibbardStephen welcomes actor Hugh Laurie and a musical performance by Benjamin Gibbard.
  • John Lithgow, Alison Roman
    E133
    John Lithgow, Alison RomanStephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and author Alison Roman.
  • Kumail Nanjiani, Andra Day, Elmo
    E134
    Kumail Nanjiani, Andra Day, ElmoStephen welcomes actor Kumail Nanjiani, a musical performance by Andra Day, and a special appearance by Elmo.
  • Gayle King, Amy Sedaris
    E135
    Gayle King, Amy SedarisStephen welcomes TV host Gayle King and actress Amy Sedaris.
  • Steve Carell, Wilco, Nick Kroll
    E136
    Steve Carell, Wilco, Nick KrollStephen welcomes actor Steve Carell, and a musical performance by Wilco, plus a special appearance by Nick Kroll.
  • Vice President Joe Biden
    E137
    Vice President Joe BidenStephen welcomes Vice President Joe Biden.
  • Killer Mike, Chris Hayes
    E138
    Killer Mike, Chris HayesStephen welcomes rapper Killer Mike and political commentator Chris Hayes.
  • Keegan-Michael Key, Wes Moore
    E139
    Keegan-Michael Key, Wes MooreStephen welcomes actor Keegan-Michael Key and author Wes Moore.
  • Charlamagne Tha God, Tunde Adebimpe
    E140
    Charlamagne Tha God, Tunde AdebimpeStephen welcomes radio personality Charlamagne Tha God and a musical performance by Tunde Adebimpe of TV on the Radio.
  • Cory Booker, Brian Wilson
    E141
    Cory Booker, Brian WilsonStephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and a musical performance by Brian Wilson.
  • Karen Bass, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Grace Potter
    E142
    Karen Bass, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Grace PotterStephen welcomes Rep. Karen Bass, journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin, and a musical performance by Grace Potter with Jackson Browne, Marcus King & Lucius.
  • Chris Wallace, Emmanuel Acho
    E143
    Chris Wallace, Emmanuel AchoStephen welcomes news anchor Chris Wallace, and sports analyst and former NFL athlete Emmanuel Acho.
  • Stacey Abrams, Megan Rapinoe, The Flaming Lips
    E144
    Stacey Abrams, Megan Rapinoe, The Flaming LipsStephen welcomes politician Stacey Abrams, professional soccer player Megan Rapinoe, and a performance by The Flaming Lips.
  • Wesley Lowery, Judd Apatow
    E145
    Wesley Lowery, Judd ApatowStephen welcomes journalist Wesley Lowery and filmmaker Judd Apatow.
  • John Dickerson, Black Pumas
    E146
    John Dickerson, Black PumasStephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson and a musical performance by Black Pumas.
  • Hasan Minhaj, Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit
    E147
    Hasan Minhaj, Jason Isbell & the 400 UnitStephen welcomes comedian Hasan Minhaj and a musical performance by Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit.
  • Sen. Kamala Harris, Milky Chance & Jack Johnson
    E148
    Sen. Kamala Harris, Milky Chance & Jack JohnsonStephen welcomes Senator Kamala Harris and a musical performance by Milky Chance & Jack Johnson.
  • Sherrilyn Ifill, Mike Birbiglia
    E149
    Sherrilyn Ifill, Mike BirbigliaStephen welcomes sherrilyn Ifill, President of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, and comic Mike Birbiglia.
  • James Corden, Laura Benanti, Bright Eyes
    E150
    James Corden, Laura Benanti, Bright EyesStephen welcomes talk show host James Corden, actress Laura Benanti, and a musical performance by Bright Eyes.
  • John Bolton
    E151
    John BoltonStephen welcomes former national security advisor John Bolton.
  • Jon Stewart
    E152
    Jon StewartStephen welcomes comic Jon Stewart.
  • Ibram X. Kendi, Patton Oswalt
    E153
    Ibram X. Kendi, Patton OswaltStephen welcomes author Ibram X. Kendi and comedian Patton Oswalt.
  • Norah O'Donnell, IDK
    E154
    Norah O'Donnell, IDKStephen welcomes journalist Norah O’Donnell and a musical performance by IDK.
  • Tom Hanks
    E155
    Tom HanksStephen welcomes actor Tom Hanks.
  • Ricky Gervais, Noah Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus
    E156
    Ricky Gervais, Noah Cyrus, Billy Ray CyrusStephen welcomes actor Ricky Gervais and a musical performance by Noah Cyrus & Billy Ray Cyrus.
  • W. Kamau Bell, The Chicks
    E157
    W. Kamau Bell, The ChicksStephen welcomes television host W. Kamau Bell, and a musical performance by The Chicks.
  • Andy Cohen, Phoebe Bridgers
    E158
    Andy Cohen, Phoebe BridgersStephen welcomes talk show host Andy Cohen and a musical performance by Phoebe Bridgers.
  • Greta Thunberg, Keegan-Michael Key
    E159
    Greta Thunberg, Keegan-Michael KeyStephen welcomes activist Greta Thunberg and actor Keegan-Michael Key.
  • Mary Trump
    E160
    Mary TrumpStephen welcomes psychologist Mary Trump.
  • Ava DuVernay, Kristen Bell, Ben Folds
    E161
    Ava DuVernay, Kristen Bell, Ben FoldsStephen welcomes filmmaker Ava DuVernay, actress Kristen Bell, and a musical performance by Ben Folds.
  • Dr. Jon LaPook , Maroon 5
    E162
    Dr. Jon LaPook , Maroon 5Stephen welcomes Dr. Jon LaPook and a musical performance by Maroon 5.
  • Laura Linney
    E163
    Laura LinneyStephen welcomes actress Laura Linney.
  • April Ryan, Jason Sudeikis
    E164
    April Ryan, Jason SudeikisStephen welcomes journalist April Ryan and actor Jason Sudeikis.
  • Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner, Baby Rose
    E165
    Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner, Baby RoseStephen welcomes political advisor Mark McKinnon, and journalist Alex Wagner. Plus a musical performance by Baby Rose.
  • Susan Rice, Sheryl Crow
    E166
    Susan Rice, Sheryl CrowStephen welcomes former National Security Advisor Susan Rice and a musical performance by Sheryl Crow.
  • Elizabeth Warren, Regina Spektor
    E167
    Elizabeth Warren, Regina SpektorStephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and a musical performance by Regina Spektor.
  • Bernie Sanders, Jon Batiste, Nathaniel Rateliff
    E168
    Bernie Sanders, Jon Batiste, Nathaniel RateliffStephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Jon Batiste & Nathaniel Rateliff.
  • Hillary Rodham Clinton, The Killers
    E169
    Hillary Rodham Clinton, The KillersStephen welcomes former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and a musical performance by The Killers.
  • Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Tim McGraw, Laura Benanti
    E170
    Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Tim McGraw, Laura BenantiStephen welcomes Hosts of “Pod Save America”: Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor, a musical performance by Tim McGraw, and a special appearance by actress Laura Benanti.
  • Trey Gowdy, Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter
    E171
    Trey Gowdy, Keanu Reeves, Alex WinterStephen welcomes former Congressman Trey Gowdy, actor Keanu Reeves, and actor Alex Winter.
  • Nancy Pelosi, Lucinda Williams
    E172
    Nancy Pelosi, Lucinda WilliamsStephen welcomes Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and a musical performance by Lucinda Williams.
  • Governor Chris Christie, Gregory Porter
    E173
    Governor Chris Christie, Gregory PorterStephen welcomes former Gov. Chris Christie and a musical performance by Gregory Porter.

Cast of Season 5

  • Stephen ColbertSelf - Host
  • Jon StewartProducer

Season 5 Ratings & Reviews

 

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