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, BanksFormer Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice (book "To Build a Better World: Choices to End the Cold War and Create a Global Commonwealth"); actor Bill Skarsgård (It Chapter Two (2019)). Also: Banks performs.
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 SaraMeet Ace McDougal - just your average, everyday nerdy school kid - Well he was, until he happened to be in the wrong dentist's chair at the wrong time and accidentally said the secret code word. Next thing he knew he'd been fitted with a set of top-secret, ultra high-tech experimental braces. From that moment on he's catapulted - teeth first - into one oddball adventure after another. Now he's the kid proving you're never too nerdy to be cool.
Hillary Rodham Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, Wilco
E18
Hillary Rodham Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, WilcoMeet Ace McDougal - just your average, everyday nerdy school kid - Well he was, until he happened to be in the wrong dentist's chair at the wrong time and accidentally said the secret code word. Next thing he knew he'd been fitted with a set of top-secret, ultra high-tech experimental braces. From that moment on he's catapulted - teeth first - into one oddball adventure after another. Now he's the kid proving you're never too nerdy to be cool.
Rachel Maddow, Thom Yorke
E19
Rachel Maddow, Thom YorkeTV host Rachel Maddow (The Rachel Maddow Show (2008), book "Blowout: Corrupted Democracy, Rogue State Russia, and the Richest, Most Destructive Industry on Earth"); musician Thom Yorke (album "Anima") performs.
Rami Malek, Jill Soloway, Leah Bonnema
E20
Rami Malek, Jill Soloway, Leah BonnemaMeet Ace McDougal - just your average, everyday nerdy school kid - Well he was, until he happened to be in the wrong dentist's chair at the wrong time and accidentally said the secret code word. Next thing he knew he'd been fitted with a set of top-secret, ultra high-tech experimental braces. From that moment on he's catapulted - teeth first - into one oddball adventure after another. Now he's the kid proving you're never too nerdy to be cool.
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 ThiefTV host John Oliver (Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014)) and actress Amy Sedaris (At Home with Amy Sedaris (2017)) each interview Stephen; singer-songwriter Paul McCartney recalls The Beatles' stadium concerts and being knighted. Also: Big Thief performs.
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 WagnerIn a live show after the fifth Democratic presidential debate, Stephen plays rugby with the New Zealand All Blacks; journalists John Heilemann and Alex Wagner (The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016)).
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 StewartActress Charlize Theron (Bombshell (2019)); Stephen has a contentious interview with Rudy Giuliani. Also: Martha Stewart (cookbook "Martha Stewart's Cookie Perfection") makes Christmas cookies and cocktails.
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 WillettActors Rose Byrne (Like a Boss (2020)) and Bobby Cannavale (play "Medea"); Jamie Oliver (cookbook "Ultimate Veg") makes mushroom Stroganoff and an angry bean salad. Also: Kate Willett performs stand-up.
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 GuptaDue to COVID-19 pandemic, the normal show with audience and guests is replaced with a taped rehearsal where Stephen and his crew try to kick back and relax while covering the pandemic and politics with Dr. Sanjay Gupta as their sole guest.
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 Colbert from home; Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif), Congressional Black Caucus chair; filmmaker Judd Apatow (The King of Staten Island (2020)); journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin ("Squawk Box"); Grace Potter performs with Jackson Browne, Marcus King, Lucius;
Chris Wallace, Emmanuel Acho
E143
Chris Wallace, Emmanuel AchoStephen Colbert from home; journalist Chris Wallace (book, "Countdown 1945: The Extraordinary Story of the Atomic Bomb and the 116 Days That Changed the World"); sports analyst Emmanuel Acho; The Flaming Lips perform;
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
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Mary TrumpStephen Colbert hosts from home; author Mary Trump (book, "Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World's Most Dangerous Man"); actress Kristen Bell ("Central Park" and "The Good Place");
Ava DuVernay, Kristen Bell, Ben Folds
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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
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Dr. Jon LaPook , Maroon 5Stephen welcomes Dr. Jon LaPook and a musical performance by Maroon 5.
Laura Linney
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Laura LinneyStephen welcomes actress Laura Linney.
April Ryan, Jason Sudeikis
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April Ryan, Jason SudeikisStephen welcomes journalist April Ryan and actor Jason Sudeikis.
Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner, Baby Rose
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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
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Susan Rice, Sheryl CrowStephen welcomes former National Security Advisor Susan Rice and a musical performance by Sheryl Crow.
Elizabeth Warren, Regina Spektor
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Elizabeth Warren, Regina SpektorStephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and a musical performance by Regina Spektor.
Bernie Sanders, Jon Batiste, Nathaniel Rateliff
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Bernie Sanders, Jon Batiste, Nathaniel RateliffStephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Jon Batiste & Nathaniel Rateliff.
Hillary Rodham Clinton, The Killers
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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
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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
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Trey Gowdy, Keanu Reeves, Alex WinterStephen welcomes former Congressman Trey Gowdy, actor Keanu Reeves, and actor Alex Winter.
Nancy Pelosi, Lucinda Williams
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Nancy Pelosi, Lucinda WilliamsStephen welcomes Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and a musical performance by Lucinda Williams.
Governor Chris Christie, Gregory Porter
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Governor Chris Christie, Gregory PorterStephen welcomes former Gov. Chris Christie and a musical performance by Gregory Porter.