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 7

170 Episodes

  • Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, the War on Drugs
    E1
    Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, the War on DrugsBreaking Mustache Newsflash. Stephen and Jon Batiste acknowledge the impact of Hurricane Ida in Louisiana. Stephen Colbert’s "Excuses Song" featuring Jon Batiste & Stay Human. Steve Martin, Martin Short & Selena Gomez discuss ‘Only Murders in the Building’. The War on Drugs perform "Living Proof" from their album ‘I Don’t Live Here Anymore’. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind.
  • Chris Wallace, Holland Taylor
    E2
    Chris Wallace, Holland TaylorAnimal Earth. Italy Cam. "Stephen Colbert Presents: That’s Yeet. Dabbing on Fleek, Man!" Chris Wallace discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Countdown Bin Laden’. Holland Taylor discusses ‘The Chair’.
  • Sarah Paulson, Kacey Musgraves
    E3
    Sarah Paulson, Kacey MusgravesSeditionist Round Up Roundup. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. A special appearance by ‘Blue’s Clues’ original host Steve Burns. Sarah Paulson discusses ‘Impeachment: American Crime Story’. Kacey Musgraves discusses her new album, ‘Star-Crossed’.
  • Jeff Daniels, Nate Burleson
    E4
    Jeff Daniels, Nate BurlesonStephen and Jon Batiste acknowledge the death of George Wein. Jeff Daniels discusses ‘American Rust’. Nate Burleson discusses ‘CBS Mornings’.
  • Justice Stephen Breyer
    E5
    Justice Stephen BreyerStephen acknowledges the death of Norm Macdonald. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Pleistocene-While. Pleistocene-While Presents: Suckmyass-While. Justice Stephen Breyer discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘The Authority of Court and the Peril of Politics’. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind.
  • Jessica Chastain, Stephen Sondheim
    E6
    Jessica Chastain, Stephen SondheimThe Adventures of Mike Pence: To Coup or Not to Coup. Stephen Colbert’s Ball Gags. The Late Chic Presents: Stephen Colbert’s Slay Your Fleek. Jessica Chastain discusses ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’. Stephen Sondheim discusses ‘Company’ and ‘West Side Story’.
  • Melissa McCarthy, Lindsey Buckingham
    E7
    Melissa McCarthy, Lindsey BuckinghamSpace News: Civilians In Space Edition. Disinformation Station. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Melissa McCarthy discusses ‘The Starling’ and the 10th anniversary of ‘Bridesmaids’. Lindsey Buckingham performs "On the Wrong Side" from his self-titled album.
  • The Late Show's Celebration of Season 6: This Time with Laughs!
    E8
    The Late Show's Celebration of Season 6: This Time with Laughs!The Late Show’s Celebration of Season 6: This Time with Laughs! Special clip show with The Late Show’s best Season 6 moments: monologues, Quarantine-While and Colbert Questionert segments and best guest appearances. Neil deGrasse Tyson takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from March 2 episode).
  • Bob Woodward, Robert Costa, Leon Bridges
    E9
    Bob Woodward, Robert Costa, Leon BridgesLate Show Presents: Meanwhile. Bob Woodward & Robert Costa discuss recent politics and their new book, ‘Peril’. Leon Bridges performs "Motorbike" from his album ‘Gold-Diggers Sound’.
  • Shawn Mendes, Chris Turner
    E10
    Shawn Mendes, Chris TurnerClimate Night. Shawn Mendes discusses climate change action and his new single, "Summer of Love". Chris Turner gives a stand-up performance.
  • Anderson Cooper, John Mayer
    E11
    Anderson Cooper, John MayerDisinformation Station. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. The Late Chic Presents: Stephen Colbert’s Slay Your Fleek. Anderson Cooper discusses his new book, ‘Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty’. John Mayer performs "Wild Blue" from his album ‘Sob Rock’.
  • Paul Giamatti, Jon Stewart
    E12
    Paul Giamatti, Jon StewartBreaking News. Jon Stewart takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from June 14 episode). Paul Giamatti discusses ‘Billions’.
  • Drew Carey, Phoebe Robinson
    E13
    Drew Carey, Phoebe RobinsonThe Late Show’s Presidential Butt-tastic Ass-Travaganza: How Full of Crap Is He? Scandinavia’s Björking Nus. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Meanwild. Meanwild Presents: Meanwild After Dark. Drew Carey discusses ‘The Price Is Right’ and the show’s upcoming 50th anniversary. Phoebe Robinson discusses her new book, ‘Please Don’t Sit On My Bed In Your Outside Clothes’. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind.
  • Anita Hill, Alessandro Nivola
    E14
    Anita Hill, Alessandro NivolaApocalypse Dow: Countdown To Shutdown: Wanted: Debt or Alive. Stephen Colbert: Selling Out. Anita Hill discusses her new book, ‘Believing’. Alessandro Nivola discusses ‘The Many Saints of Newark’. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind.
  • John Lithgow, Theo Croker, Wyclef Jean
    E15
    John Lithgow, Theo Croker, Wyclef JeanApocalypse Dow: Countdown To Shutdown: Wanted: Debt or Alive. A surprise visit by Rudy Giuliani. John Lithgow discusses his new book, ‘A Confederacy of Dumptys’, and ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’. Theo Croker performs "State of the Union 444" from his album ‘BLK2LIFE’, featuring Wyclef Jean and with Jon Batiste providing musical accompaniment.
  • Rebecca Ferguson
    E16
    Rebecca FergusonSeditionist Round Up Roundup. Stephen’s Apology Fest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (special appearances by Pat Murphy and Brent Suter). Rebecca Ferguson discusses ‘Dune’.
  • Julianna Margulies, Toby Keith
    E17
    Julianna Margulies, Toby KeithRich People – They’re Just Not Like Us: Us Pay Taxes. Kroggett’s Haunted Truck Translation Dictionary (special appearance by David Harbour). Julianna Margulies discusses ‘The Morning Show’ and her book, ‘Sunshine Girl: An Unexpected Life’. Toby Keith performs "Old School" from his forthcoming album ‘Peso In My Pocket’.
  • Michael Keaton, Zac Brown Band
    E18
    Michael Keaton, Zac Brown BandThe Social Notwork. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Michael Keaton discusses ‘The Flash’ and ‘Dopesick’. Zac Brown Band performs "Out in the Middle" from their album ‘The Comeback’.
  • Bret Baier, Susie Essman
    E19
    Bret Baier, Susie EssmanApocalypse Dow: Countdown To Meltdown: Dawn of the Debt. Critical Possible News? Crisis In Possibly! Breaking Maybe? Urgent Perhaps? Hispanic Heritage Month: Latino, Latinx, or Hispanic? (special appearances by José Andrés, America Ferrera, Rita Moreno, Danny Trejo and Cristo Fernández). Bret Baier discusses the 25th anniversary of Fox News, recent politics, and his new book, ‘To Rescue the Republic’. Susie Essman discusses ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind.
  • Sanjay Gupta, Denis Villeneuve
    E20
    Sanjay Gupta, Denis VilleneuveStephen welcomes author Sanjay Gupta and director Denis Villeneuve.
  • The cast of "Succession"
    E21
    The cast of "Succession"Stephen welcomes the cast of the award-winning HBO series “Succession” in their first late-night appearance together: Brian Cox, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck, Nicholas Braun, Matthew Macfadyen, and J. Smith-Cameron.
  • Rep. Adam Schiff, Kacey Musgraves
    E22
    Rep. Adam Schiff, Kacey MusgravesStephen welcomes Rep. Adam Schiff and a musical performance by Kacey Musgraves.
  • Nick Offerman, Charlamagne Tha God
    E23
    Nick Offerman, Charlamagne Tha GodStephen welcomes actor Nick Offerman and radio & TV personality Charlamagne tha God.
  • Issa Rae, H.E.R.
    E24
    Issa Rae, H.E.R.Stephen welcomes actress Issa Rae and a musical performance by H.E.R.
  • Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya
    E25
    Timothée Chalamet, ZendayaStephen welcomes actor Timothée Chalamet and actress Zendaya.
  • Andie MacDowell, Lana Del Rey
    E26
    Andie MacDowell, Lana Del ReyStephen welcomes actress Andie MacDowell and a musical performance by Lana Del Rey.
  • Bruce Springsteen
    E27
    Bruce SpringsteenStephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Bruce Springsteen.
  • Katie Couric, Gabby Barret
    E28
    Katie Couric, Gabby BarretStephen welcomes journalist Katie Couric and a musical performance by Gabby Barrett.
  • Elizabeth Banks, Jorja Fox
    E29
    Elizabeth Banks, Jorja FoxStephen welcomes actress Elizabeth Banks and actress Jorja Fox.
  • John Leguizamo, Thomasin McKenzie
    E30
    John Leguizamo, Thomasin McKenzieStephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo and actress Thomasin McKenzie.
  • Trevor Noah, My Morning Jacket
    E31
    Trevor Noah, My Morning JacketStephen welcomes TV host Trevor Noah and a musical performance by My Morning Jacket.
  • David Byrne, Huma Abedin
    E32
    David Byrne, Huma AbedinStephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by David Byrne and political staffer Huma Abedin.
  • Michael C. Hall, Michael Eric Dyson
    E33
    Michael C. Hall, Michael Eric DysonStephen welcomes actor Michael C. Hall and professor Michael Eric Dyson.
  • Andy Cohen, Thundercat
    E34
    Andy Cohen, ThundercatStephen welcomes host Andy Cohen and a musical performance by Thundercat.
  • Billy Porter, Annaleigh Ashford
    E35
    Billy Porter, Annaleigh AshfordStephen welcomes actor Billy Porter and actress Annaleigh Ashford.
  • Tony Hale, Snail Mail
    E36
    Tony Hale, Snail MailStephen welcomes actor Tony Hale and a musical performance by Snail Mail.
  • Jonathan Karl, Brandi Carlile
    E37
    Jonathan Karl, Brandi CarlileStephen welcomes journalist Jonathan Karl plus an interview with and musical performance by Brandi Carlile.
  • Quentin Tarantino
    E38
    Quentin TarantinoStephen welcomes filmmaker Quentin Tarantino and unveiling People’s Sexiest Man Alive.
  • Aubrey Plaza, Bruce Springsteen
    E39
    Aubrey Plaza, Bruce SpringsteenStephen welcomes actress Aubrey Plaza and musician Bruce Springsteen.
  • Kenneth Branagh, Ellie Kemper
    E40
    Kenneth Branagh, Ellie KemperStephen welcomes actor Kenneth Branagh and actress Ellie Kemper.
  • Jeff Goldblum, Rod Stewart
    E41
    Jeff Goldblum, Rod StewartStephen welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum and Rod Stewart performance.
  • Paul Rudd, Sting
    E42
    Paul Rudd, StingStephen welcomes actor Paul Rudd and a musical performance by Sting.
  • Eric Adams, Dwyane Wade
    E43
    Eric Adams, Dwyane WadeStephen welcomes Mayor-elect of New York City Eric Adams and former professional basketball Dwyane Wade.
  • Adam Driver, America Ferrera
    E44
    Adam Driver, America FerreraThe FDA plans to authorize Pfizer boosters for all adults this week, and hundreds of QAnon believers are still in Dallas waiting for the late John F. Kennedy Jr. to show up. Next, The Late Show staff asks the superstars of WWE just one question. Stephen sits down with Adam Driver to talk "House of Gucci" and what motivates him to bring live theater experiences to members of the military with his organization Arts in the Armed Forces. America Ferrera returns to the show to talk about season two of “Gentefied,” the Netflix comedic drama she executive produces and directs.
  • Kevin Hart, Robert Plant, Alison Krauss
    E45
    Kevin Hart, Robert Plant, Alison KraussNearly 1 in 10 younger U.S. children got a coronavirus shot in the first two weeks of eligibility, and the right wing media is still up in arms that Big Bird encouraged children to get shots in their arms. Meanwhile, a Pod Show exclusive Sesame Street story from A to Z! And Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh's pants caught on fire during a football game. Kevin Hart sits down with Stephen and explains why his new project is intentionally darker and less comedic than the work he’s been known for to date. “True Story” is streaming now on Netflix.
  • Andrew Garfield, José Andres
    E46
    Andrew Garfield, José AndresStephen welcomes actor Andrew Garfield and chef José Andrés.
  • Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett
    E47
    Lady Gaga, Tony BennettStephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Lady Gaga with Tony Bennett.
  • Rosamund Pike, Peter Jackson
    E48
    Rosamund Pike, Peter JacksonStephen welcomes actress Rosamund Pike and film director Peter Jackson.
  • Peter Jackson, Chelsea Cutler
    E49
    Peter Jackson, Chelsea CutlerStephen welcomes producer Peter Jackson and a musical performance by Chelsea Cutler.
  • Peter Dinklage, Lee Jung-Jae, Aaron & Bryce Dessner
    E50
    Peter Dinklage, Lee Jung-Jae, Aaron & Bryce DessnerStephen welcomes actor Peter Dinklage, actor Lee Jung-Jae, and a musical performance by Peter Dinklage & Aaron & Bryce Dessner “The National” from the film “Cyrano.”
  • Javier Bardem, Gang of Youths
    E51
    Javier Bardem, Gang of YouthsStephen welcomes actor Javier Bardem and a musical performance by Gang of Youths.
  • Mahershala Ali, Jason Reynolds
    E52
    Mahershala Ali, Jason ReynoldsStephen welcomes actor Mahershala Ali and author Jason Reynolds.
  • Jeff Goldblum, Natalie Hemby
    E53
    Jeff Goldblum, Natalie HembyStephen welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum and a musical performance by Natalie Hemby.
  • Jennifer Lawrence, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
    E54
    Jennifer Lawrence, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night SweatsStephen welcomes actress Jennifer Lawrence and a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.
  • Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon; Glass Animals
    E55
    Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon; Glass AnimalsStephen welcomes actress Kristin Davis, actress Cynthia Nixon, and a musical performance by Glass Animals.
  • Dr. David Agus; Natalie Hemby
    E56
    Dr. David Agus; Natalie HembyStephen welcomes Dr. David Agus, the lead COVID analyst for CBS news; and musical artist Natalie Hemby. Stephen introduces his latest segment "Romansplaining with Stephen Colbert" about dating.
  • Michael B. Jordan; Nathaniel Rateliff
    E57
    Michael B. Jordan; Nathaniel RateliffStephen welcomes actor Michael B. Jordan. Nathaniel Rateliff joins Jon Batiste in a musical performance. Meanwhile!
  • Sting, David Alan Grier
    E58
    Sting, David Alan GrierStephen welcome musical artist Sting, and actor David Alan Grier. Sting performs and takes the Colbert Questionnaire.
  • Keanu Reeves, Brett Eldredge
    E59
    Keanu Reeves, Brett EldredgeStephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves. Musical performance by Brett Eldredge.
  • Henry Cavill, Jonathan Groff
    E60
    Henry Cavill, Jonathan GroffStephen welcomes actor Henry Cavill, actor Jonathan Groff.
  • Denzel Washington, Maggie Gyllenhaal
    E61
    Denzel Washington, Maggie GyllenhaalStephen welcomes actor Denzel Washington, actor Maggie Gyllenhaal. Stephen celebrates the 20th anniversary of "Lord of the Rings" with special guests.
  • Anderson Cooper
    E62
    Anderson CooperStephen welcomes news anchor Anderson Cooper.
  • Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Utkarsh Ambudkar
    E63
    Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Utkarsh AmbudkarStephen welcomes director of the Centers for Disease Control Dr. Rochelle Walensky and actor Utkarsh Ambudkar.
  • Jennifer Lawrence, Ralph Macchio, The Flaming Lips ft. Nell Smith
    E64
    Jennifer Lawrence, Ralph Macchio, The Flaming Lips ft. Nell SmithStephen welcomes actress Jennifer Lawrence, actor Ralph Macchio, and a musical performance by Nell & The Flaming Lips.
  • Eliana Kwartler, Amy Klobuchar, SAINt JHN
    E65
    Eliana Kwartler, Amy Klobuchar, SAINt JHNStephen welcomes writer Eliana Kwartler, Senator Amy Klobuchar, and a musical performance by SAINt JHN.
  • John Dickerson, Corey Hawkins
    E66
    John Dickerson, Corey HawkinsStephen welcomes chief political analyst John Dickerson and actor Corey Hawkins.
  • Keanu Reeves, Genesis Owusu
    E67
    Keanu Reeves, Genesis OwusuStephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves, and a musical performance by Genesis Owusu.
  • Gayle King, Tig Notaro
    E68
    Gayle King, Tig NotaroStephen welcomes journalist Gayle King and comic Tig Notaro.
  • Bradley Cooper, Robert Finley, Dan Auerbach
    E69
    Bradley Cooper, Robert Finley, Dan AuerbachStephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper and a musical performance by Robert Finley & Dan Auerbach.
  • Keanu Reeves, Caitriona Balfe
    E70
    Keanu Reeves, Caitriona BalfeStephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves takes “The Colbert Questionert” and actress Caitriona Balfe.
  • Liev Schreiber, Allison Russell
    E71
    Liev Schreiber, Allison RussellStephen welcomes actor Liev Schreiber and a musical performance by Allison Russell.
  • Bradley Cooper, Corey Stoll, Geese
    E72
    Bradley Cooper, Corey Stoll, GeeseStephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper, actor Corey Stoll, and a musical performance by Geese.
  • Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Ingrid Andress, Sam Hunt
    E73
    Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Ingrid Andress, Sam HuntStephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and a musical performance by Ingrid Andress & Sam Hunt.
  • Brian Cox, Samantha Bee
    E74
    Brian Cox, Samantha BeeStephen welcomes actor Brian Cox and TV personality Samantha Bee.
  • Christine Baranski, Nation of Language
    E75
    Christine Baranski, Nation of LanguageStephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski and a musical performance by Nation of Language.
  • Dionne Warwick, David Cross
    E76
    Dionne Warwick, David CrossStephen welcomes singer Dionne Warwick and actor David Cross.
  • Elvis Costello
    E77
    Elvis CostelloStephen welcomes musician Elvis Costello and a musical performance by Elvis Costello & the Imposters.
  • Kristen Stewart, Jonathan Van Ness
    E78
    Kristen Stewart, Jonathan Van NessStephen welcomes actress Kristen Stewart and TV personality Jonathan Van Ness.
  • Joy Reid, Thomas Middleditch
    E79
    Joy Reid, Thomas MiddleditchStephen welcomes TV host Joy Reid and actor Thomas Middleditch.
  • Adrien Brody, Lady Wray
    E80
    Adrien Brody, Lady WrayStephen welcomes actor Adrien Brody and a musical performance by Lady Wray.
  • Kate Hudson, Oliver Hudson, St. Paul and the Broken Bones
    E81
    Kate Hudson, Oliver Hudson, St. Paul and the Broken BonesStephen welcomes actors Kate & Oliver Hudson and a musical performance by St. Paul & The Broken Bones.
  • Marlee Matlin, Mackenzie Davis
    E82
    Marlee Matlin, Mackenzie DavisStephen welcomes actress Marlee Matlin and actress Mackenzie Davis.
  • Whoopi Goldberg, Rep. Ro Khanna
    E83
    Whoopi Goldberg, Rep. Ro KhannaStephen welcomes TV personality Whoopi Goldberg and Rep. Ro Khanna.
  • Clarissa Ward, Faith Hill, Aurora
    E84
    Clarissa Ward, Faith Hill, AuroraStephen welcomes CNN chief international correspondent Clarissa Ward, singer and actress Faith Hill, and a musical performance by Aurora.
  • Tim McGraw, Martha Stewart
    E85
    Tim McGraw, Martha StewartStephen welcomes singer-songwriter Tim McGraw and TV personality Martha Stewart.
  • Dua Lipa, 2 Chainz
    E86
    Dua Lipa, 2 ChainzStephen welcomes singer Dua Lipa and a musical performance by 2 Chainz.
  • Jeffrey Wright, Alex Borstein, Maxwell
    E87
    Jeffrey Wright, Alex Borstein, MaxwellStephen welcomes actor Jeffrey Wright, actress Alex Borstein, and a musical performance by Maxwell.
  • John Oliver, Future Islands
    E88
    John Oliver, Future IslandsStephen welcomes comic John Oliver and a musical performance by Future Islands.
  • Daniel Craig, Doris Kearns Goodwin
    E89
    Daniel Craig, Doris Kearns GoodwinStephen welcomes actor Daniel Craig and biographer Doris Kearns Goodwin.
  • Margaret Brennan, Adam Scott
    E90
    Margaret Brennan, Adam ScottStephen welcomes CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan, and actor Adam Scott.
  • Joseph Gordon-Levitt, alt-J
    E91
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt, alt-JStephen welcomes actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt and a musical performance by Alt-J.
  • John Turturro, John Avlon
    E92
    John Turturro, John AvlonStephen welcomes actor John Turturro and journalist John Avlon.
  • John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri, Russell Howard
    E93
    John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri, Russell HowardStephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann, political adviser Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri, former White House communications director, and comic Russell Howard.
  • Julia Ioffe, Thomas Lennon, Tears for Fears
    E94
    Julia Ioffe, Thomas Lennon, Tears for FearsStephen welcomes journalist Julia Ioffe, actor Thomas Lennon, and a live performance by Tears for Fears.
  • Sam Waterston, Sophia Bush, John Oliver
    E95
    Sam Waterston, Sophia Bush, John OliverStephen welcomes actor Sam Waterston, actress Sophia Bush, and “Rescue Dog Rescue” with John Oliver.
  • Bob Odenkirk, Pusha T
    E96
    Bob Odenkirk, Pusha TStephen welcomes actor Bob Odenkirk and a musical performance by Pusha T.
  • Sen. Bernie Sanders, Big Thief
    E97
    Sen. Bernie Sanders, Big ThiefStephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Big Thief.
  • Andy Serkis, Fiona Hill
    E98
    Andy Serkis, Fiona HillStephen welcomes actor Andy Serkis and former Russia adviser to the White House Fiona Hill. Plus, a 15th anniversary celebration of Americone Dream.
  • Kyle MacLachlan, Arian Moayed, Pusha T
    E99
    Kyle MacLachlan, Arian Moayed, Pusha TStephen welcomes actor Kyle MacLachlan, actor Arian Moayed, and a live performance by Pusha T.
  • Anderson Cooper, Sutton Foster
    E100
    Anderson Cooper, Sutton FosterStephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and actress Sutton Foster.
  • John C. Reilly, Kristin Chenoweth
    E101
    John C. Reilly, Kristin ChenowethStephen welcomes actor John C. Reilly and actress Kristin Chenoweth.
  • Michael McFaul, Denée Benton, Father John Misty
    E102
    Michael McFaul, Denée Benton, Father John MistyStephen welcomes Amb. Michael McFaul, actress Denée Benton, and a musical performance by Father John Misty.
  • Marie Yovanovitch, Martha Stewart, Rex Orange County
    E103
    Marie Yovanovitch, Martha Stewart, Rex Orange CountyStephen welcomes Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch, entrepreneur Martha Stewart, and a live performance by Rex Orange County.
  • Aidy Bryant, Alex Edelman
    E104
    Aidy Bryant, Alex EdelmanStephen welcomes actress Aidy Bryant and a live performance by comedian Alex Edelman.
  • Sandra Bullock, Billy Strings
    E105
    Sandra Bullock, Billy StringsStephen welcomes actress Sandra Bullock and a musical performance by Billy Strings.
  • Anne Hathaway, Da'Vine Joy Randolph
    E106
    Anne Hathaway, Da'Vine Joy RandolphStephen welcomes actress Anne Hathaway and actress Da’Vine Joy Randolph.
  • Michael Bublé, Rose Matafeo
    E107
    Michael Bublé, Rose MatafeoStephen welcomes singer Michael Bublé and actress Rose Matafeo, with a live performance by Michael Bublé.
  • Chris Wallace, Wilmer Valderrama
    E108
    Chris Wallace, Wilmer ValderramaStephen welcomes journalist Chris Wallace and actor Wilmer Valderrama.
  • Hannah Gadsby, Sandra Bullock, Buffalo Nichols
    E109
    Hannah Gadsby, Sandra Bullock, Buffalo NicholsStephen welcomes comic Hannah Gadsby, actress Sandra Bullock, and a musical performance by Buffalo Nichols.
  • Elle Fanning, Ben Schwartz
    E110
    Elle Fanning, Ben SchwartzStephen welcomes actress Elle Fanning and actor Ben Schwartz.
  • Jane Krakowski, James McAvoy, Arlo Parks
    E111
    Jane Krakowski, James McAvoy, Arlo ParksStephen welcomes actress Jane Krakowski, actor James McAvoy, and a musical performance by Arlo Parks.
  • John C. Reilly, Mandy Patinkin, Ken Burns
    E112
    John C. Reilly, Mandy Patinkin, Ken BurnsStephen welcomes actor John C. Reilly, actor Mandy Patinkin, and filmmaker Ken Burns.
  • Shaquille O'Neal, Mayim Bialik
    E113
    Shaquille O'Neal, Mayim BialikStephen welcomes sports analyst Shaquille O'Neal and actress Mayim Bialik.
  • Jon Batiste, Oscar Isaac
    E114
    Jon Batiste, Oscar IsaacStephen welcomes musician Jon Batiste and actor Oscar Isaac.
  • Anderson Cooper, Thomas Rhett
    E115
    Anderson Cooper, Thomas RhettStephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a live performance by Thomas Rhett.
  • Pete Holmes, Elizabeth Alexander
    E116
    Pete Holmes, Elizabeth AlexanderStephen welcomes comedian Pete Holmes and poet Elizabeth Alexander.
  • Chance the Rapper, Beanie Feldstein
    E117
    Chance the Rapper, Beanie FeldsteinStephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Chance the Rapper, and actress Beanie Feldstein.
  • Molly Shannon, Rep. Cori Bush
    E118
    Molly Shannon, Rep. Cori BushStephen welcomes actress Molly Shannon and Rep. Cori Bush.
  • Claire Foy, Paul Bettany, Bright Eyes
    E119
    Claire Foy, Paul Bettany, Bright EyesStephen welcomes actress Claire Foy, actor Paul Bettany, and a musical performance by Bright Eyes.
  • Hugh Laurie, Spoon
    E120
    Hugh Laurie, SpoonStephen welcomes actor Hugh Laurie and a musical performance by Spoon.
  • Josh Brolin, The Who
    E121
    Josh Brolin, The WhoStephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin and a musical performance by The Who.
  • Julia Roberts, Wilco
    E122
    Julia Roberts, WilcoStephen welcomes actress Julia Roberts and a musical performance by Wilco.
  • Neil deGrasse Tyson, Emmy Blotnick
    E123
    Neil deGrasse Tyson, Emmy BlotnickStephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a performance by comedian Emmy Blotnick.
  • Alexander Skarsgård, Jack White
    E124
    Alexander Skarsgård, Jack WhiteStephen welcomes actor Alexander Skarsgård and musician Jack White, with a live performance by Jack White.
  • Jon Bernthal, Alton Brown
    E125
    Jon Bernthal, Alton BrownStephen welcomes actor Jon Bernthal and TV chef Alton Brown!
  • Jose Andres, Ron Howard, Emily Bazelon, Lucius featuring Sheryl Crow and Celisse
    E126
    Jose Andres, Ron Howard, Emily Bazelon, Lucius featuring Sheryl Crow and CelisseStephen welcomes humanitarian Jose Andres, director Ron Howard, legal commentator Emily Bazelon, and a music performance by Lucius featuring Sheryl Crow and Celisse.
  • Glenn Close, Sheryl Crow
    E127
    Glenn Close, Sheryl CrowStephen welcomes actor Glenn Close and musician Sheryl Crow.
  • Daniel Craig, Matt Walsh, Joy Oladokun
    E128
    Daniel Craig, Matt Walsh, Joy OladokunStephen welcomes actor Matt Walsh. Does the Colbert Questionnaire with Daniel Craig. Musical performance by Joy Oladokun
  • Chris O'Donnell, Elvis Costello
    E129
    Chris O'Donnell, Elvis CostelloStephen welcomes actor Chris O'Donnell and singer-songwriter Elvis Costello!
  • Mark Esper, Judd Apatow
    E130
    Mark Esper, Judd ApatowStephen welcomes Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, and director Judd Apatow.
  • Ricky Gervais, Trombone Shorty
    E131
    Ricky Gervais, Trombone ShortyGuest Ricky Gervais talks about his comedy tour SuperNature followed by a performance from trombone and trumpet player Trombone Shorty.
  • Antony Blinken, TWICE
    E132
    Antony Blinken, TWICEStephen speaks with the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, followed by a performance from the South Korean girl group TWICE.
  • Mike Myers, Minha Kim
    E133
    Mike Myers, Minha KimMike Myers discusses his comedy series The Pentaverate in which he has many roles and Minha Kim talks on the renewal of the epic series Pachinko.
  • Shaquille O'Neal, Sebastian Stan, Sharon Van Etten
    E134
    Shaquille O'Neal, Sebastian Stan, Sharon Van EttenBasketball legend Shaquille O’Neal takes ”The Colbert Questionert,” Sebastian Stan talks on Pam and Tommy and indie-rock star Sharon Van Etten performs.
  • Jennifer Connelly, Patti LuPone
    E135
    Jennifer Connelly, Patti LuPoneJennifer Connelly talks about Top Gun: Maverick and Tony award-winning Patti LuPone performs from the revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Company.
  • Jacinda Ardern, Punch Brothers
    E136
    Jacinda Ardern, Punch BrothersStephen welcomes Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and a musical performance performance by Punch Brothers.
  • Michael Che, James Stavridis
    E137
    Michael Che, James StavridisStephen welcomes comedian Michael Che and Admiral James Stavridis.
  • Josh Brolin, Hugh Dancy
    E138
    Josh Brolin, Hugh DancyStephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin, and actor Hugh Dancy.
  • Jake Tapper, Joel Kim Booster
    E139
    Jake Tapper, Joel Kim BoosterGay Planet Earth. Breaking News. Jake Tapper discusses recent politics. Joel Kim Booster discusses Fire Island.
  • Robert De Niro, Rosie Perez
    E140
    Robert De Niro, Rosie PerezLate Show Presents: Meanwhile. Robert De Niro discusses the upcoming Tribeca Film Festival. Stephen and Robert De Niro acknowledge the death of Ray Liotta. Rosie Perez discusses Now & Then.
  • Rep. Adam Schiff, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kurt Vile
    E141
    Rep. Adam Schiff, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kurt Vile"Shoot Us With Shotguns". Dawn of the Planet of the Monkeypox. Representative Adam Schiff discusses recent politics. Chiwetel Ejiofor discusses The Man Who Fell to Earth. Kurt Vile performs "Mount Airy Hill (Way Gone)" from his album Watch My Moves.
  • Jon Batiste, Simu Liu
    E142
    Jon Batiste, Simu LiuSpecial live episode following the January 6 Committee public hearing. The January 6th Show. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Jon Batiste takes the Colbert Questionert. Simu Liu discusses his new book, We Were Dreamers.
  • Bryan Cranston, Sen. Raphael Warnock
    E143
    Bryan Cranston, Sen. Raphael WarnockU-Heil. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Bryan Cranston discusses Jerry & Marge Go Large. Senator Raphael Warnock discusses recent politics and his new book, A Way Out of No Way.
  • Bob Woodward, Carl Bernstein, Bonnie Raitt
    E144
    Bob Woodward, Carl Bernstein, Bonnie RaittBob Woodward & Carl Bernstein discuss recent politics and the upcoming 50th anniversaries of the Watergate scandal and their book, All the President's Men. Bonnie Raitt performs "Blame It on Me" from her album Just Like That…
  • Emma Thompson, Tom Segura
    E145
    Emma Thompson, Tom SeguraFirst Drafts: Father's Day Cards, with Stephen's wife, Evie. Emma Thompson discusses Good Luck to You, Leo Grande. Tom Segura discusses his new book, I'd Like to Play Alone, Please.
  • Tom Hanks, Regina Spektor
    E146
    Tom Hanks, Regina SpektorLate Show Family Meeting with Tom Hanks. Tom Hanks discusses Elvis. Regina Spektor performs "Becoming All Alone" from her album Home, Before and After.
  • Cory Booker, The Lumineers
    E147
    Cory Booker, The LumineersCyborgasm. Senator Cory Booker discusses recent politics. The Lumineers perform "A.M. Radio" from their album Brightside.
  • Werner Herzog, Roger Waters
    E148
    Werner Herzog, Roger WatersFast Earl’s Fake Elector Depot. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Rescue Dog Rescue with Emma Thompson (new footage from June 15 episode). Werner Herzog discusses his new book, ‘The Twilight World’. Roger Waters performs a medley of ‘The Happiest Days of Our Lives’ and ‘Another Brick in the Wall (Part 3)’.
  • Taika Waititi, David Sedaris
    E149
    Taika Waititi, David SedarisWar for the Planet of the Monkeypox. Taika Waititi discusses ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ and his upcoming Star Wars film. David Sedaris discusses his new book, ‘Happy-Go-Lucky’.
  • Beto O’Rourke, Matilda Lawler
    E150
    Beto O’Rourke, Matilda LawlerStranger Hearings. Jeffery Miller and Alphonso Horne sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Beto O’Rourke discusses recent politics. Matilda Lawler discusses ‘Station Eleven’.
  • Wanda Sykes, Ronan Farrow
    E151
    Wanda Sykes, Ronan FarrowLate Show Presents: Meanwhile. Wanda Sykes discusses ‘The Upshaws’. Ronan Farrow discusses ‘Endangered’.
  • Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Jimmie Allen
    E152
    Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Jimmie AllenRepresentative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez discusses recent politics. Jimmie Allen performs "Down Home" from his album ‘Tulip Drive’.
  • Adam Kinzinger, Karl Urban, Stephen Sanchez
    E153
    Adam Kinzinger, Karl Urban, Stephen SanchezRepresentative Adam Kinzinger discusses recent politics. Karl Urban discusses ‘The Boys’. Stephen Sanchez performs "Until I Found You" from his EP ‘Easy On My Eyes’.
  • Heidi Klum, Ibram X. Kendi
    E154
    Heidi Klum, Ibram X. KendiCrotch Wotch. The Late Show ’s Pride Month News Parade. Heidi Klum discusses ‘Making the Cut’ and ‘America’s Got Talent’. Ibram X. Kendi discusses his new books, ‘How to Raise an Antiracist’ and ‘Goodnight Racism’.
  • Billy Crystal, Paul Hollywood
    E155
    Billy Crystal, Paul HollywoodBilly Crystal discusses ‘Mr. Saturday Night’. Paul Hollywood steps into the kitchen with Stephen and discusses his new book, ‘Bake’.
  • Ethan Hawke, Courtney Barnett
    E156
    Ethan Hawke, Courtney BarnettLate Show Presents: Meanwhile. Ethan Hawke discusses ‘The Last Movie Stars’. Courtney Barnett performs "Before You Gotta Go" from her album ‘Things Take Time, Take Time’.
  • Ice-T, Michael Pollan
    E157
    Ice-T, Michael PollanBreaking Wind News. Rachael Price sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Stephen Colbert Presents: That’s Yeet: Dabbing on Fleek, Fam! Ice-T discusses his new book, ‘Split Decision’. Michael Pollan discusses his new book, ‘This Is Your Mind on Plants’.
  • Chris Hayes, Jack White
    E158
    Chris Hayes, Jack WhiteSpecial live episode following the January 6 Committee public hearing. Chris Hayes discusses recent politics. The Late Show Presents: Maybe Dropping Soon, with Jack White (new footage from April 20 episode). Jack White performs "If I Die Tomorrow" from his album ‘Entering Heaven Alive’.
  • Jamie Raskin, Death Cab for Cutie
    E159
    Jamie Raskin, Death Cab for CutieEverybody’s Got Something to Hide Except Me and My Monkeypox. St. Vincent sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Cyborgasm. Representative Jamie Raskin discusses recent politics. Death Cab for Cutie performs "Here to Forever" from their forthcoming album ‘Asphalt Meadows’.
  • Charlamagne tha God, Brett Gelman
    E160
    Charlamagne tha God, Brett Gelman5 Little Monkeypox Jumping on the Bed. St. Vincent sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Charlamagne tha God discusses recent politics and ‘Hell of A Week’. Brett Gelman discusses ‘Stranger Things’.
  • Amanda Seyfried, Stephen Merchant
    E161
    Amanda Seyfried, Stephen MerchantSt. Vincent sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Amanda Seyfried discusses ‘The Dropout’. Stephen Merchant discusses ‘The Outlaws’. Louis Cato performs "Look Within" from his album ‘Starting Now’, with Stay Human providing musical accompaniment.
  • Jonathan Karl, BJ Novak, St. Vincent
    E162
    Jonathan Karl, BJ Novak, St. VincentLate Show Presents: Meanwhile. St. Vincent sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Jonathan Karl discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Betrayal’. B.J. Novak discusses ‘Vengeance’.
  • Patton Oswalt, Jennifer Granholm, James Taylor
    E163
    Patton Oswalt, Jennifer Granholm, James TaylorJames Taylor and Larry Goldings sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Patton Oswalt discusses ‘I Love My Dad’. Secretary Jennifer Granholm discusses recent politics.
  • Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Bianca Cristovao, James Taylor
    E164
    Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Bianca Cristovao, James TaylorJames Taylor and Larry Goldings sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Wasted Time: The Rise and Fall of Clock App for iPhone. Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett & Tommy Vietor discuss recent politics. Bianca Cristovao gives a stand-up performance.
  • Ron Howard, Morfydd Clark, James Taylor
    E165
    Ron Howard, Morfydd Clark, James TaylorJames Taylor and Larry Goldings sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Porcine-While. Ron Howard discusses ‘Thirteen Lives’. Morfydd Clark discusses ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’.
  • James Taylor, Colman Domingo
    E166
    James Taylor, Colman DomingoFact-Check Check! James Taylor and Larry Goldings sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Breaking News. James Taylor discusses his career in music. Colman Domingo discusses ‘Euphoria’ and ‘Rustin’.
  • Luis Cato, Joe Walsh, Mindy Kaling, Senator Chris Murphy
    E167
    Luis Cato, Joe Walsh, Mindy Kaling, Senator Chris MurphyJoe Walsh sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Mindy Kaling discusses ‘Never Have I Ever’. Senator Chris Murphy discusses recent politics.
  • Ben Stiller, D'Arcy Carden, Joe Walsh
    E168
    Ben Stiller, D'Arcy Carden, Joe WalshJoe Walsh sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Space News: Moon City News. Space News: Cured Space Meat. Space News: England in Space. Ben Stiller discusses ‘Severance’. D’Arcy Carden discusses ‘A League of Their Own’.
  • Kieran Culkin, Run the Jewels, Joe Walsh
    E169
    Kieran Culkin, Run the Jewels, Joe WalshJoe Walsh sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Kieran Culkin discusses ‘Succession’. Run the Jewels performs "A Few Words for the Firing Squad (Radiation)" from their album ‘RTJ4’.
  • Karine Jean-Pierre, Tatiana Maslany, Joe Walsh
    E170
    Karine Jean-Pierre, Tatiana Maslany, Joe WalshJoe Walsh sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Severance: The Lost Scenes of Steve C. (special appearances by Tramell Tillman, John Turturro and Adam Scott). Stephen announces the departure of bandleader Jon Batiste. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre discusses recent politics. Tatiana Maslany discusses ‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law’.
  • Stephen ColbertSelf - Host
  • Jon StewartExecutive Producer
  • Louis CatoMusician

 

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