The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Season 8

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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.

Where to Watch Season 8

107 Episodes

Alex Wagner, Roy Wood Jr.
E1
Alex Wagner, Roy Wood Jr.Stephen welcomes journalist Alex Wagner and comedian Roy Wood Jr.
Gayle King, Tony Dokoupil, Nate Burleson, Betty Gilpin
E2
Gayle King, Tony Dokoupil, Nate Burleson, Betty GilpinCo-anchors Gayle King, Tony Dokoupil, and Nate Burleson (TV series, CBS Mornings (2012)); actress/author Betty Gilpin (TV series "Roar" and "Mrs. Davis, TV mini-series "Gaslit", book "All the Women in My Brain: and Other Concerns");
Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney, James Taylor
E3
Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney, James TaylorStephen welcomes actor Ryan Reynolds, actor Rob McElhenney and a musical performance by James Taylor.
Robert De Niro, Ethan Hawke, St. Vincent
E4
Robert De Niro, Ethan Hawke, St. VincentStephen invites actor Robert De Niro and actor Ethan Hawke to take "The Colbert Questionert" and welcomes a musical performance by St. Vincent.
Steve Carell, Phoenix
E5
Steve Carell, PhoenixStephen welcomes actor Steve Carell and a musical performance by Phoenix.
Queen Latifah, Nina Totenberg
E6
Queen Latifah, Nina TotenbergStephen welcomes actress Queen Latifah and legal correspondent Nina Totenberg.
Ana de Armas, Ken Burns, Sudan Archives
E7
Ana de Armas, Ken Burns, Sudan ArchivesStephen welcomes actress Ana de Armas, director Ken Burns and a musical performance by Sudan Archives.
Billy Eichner, Samantha Power
E8
Billy Eichner, Samantha PowerStephen welcomes actor Billy Eichner and USAID Administrator Samantha Power.
Olivia Wilde, Dmytro Kuleba
E9
Olivia Wilde, Dmytro KulebaStephen welcomes actress Olivia Wilde and Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.
Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Phil Rosenthal
E10
Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Phil RosenthalStephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and writer Phil Rosenthal.
Sigourney Weaver, Zeeko Zaki
E11
Sigourney Weaver, Zeeko ZakiStephen welcomes actress Sigourney Weaver and actor Zeeko Zaki.
Samuel L. Jackson, Clarissa Ward
E12
Samuel L. Jackson, Clarissa WardStephen welcomes actor Samuel L. Jackson and journalist Clarissa Ward.
Anderson Cooper, Sosie Bacon
E13
Anderson Cooper, Sosie BaconStephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and actress Sosie Bacon.
George Clooney, Alex G
E14
George Clooney, Alex GStephen welcomes actor George Clooney and a musical performance by Alex G.
Nancy Pelosi, Armando Iannucci, Dermot Kennedy
E15
Nancy Pelosi, Armando Iannucci, Dermot KennedyStephen welcomes Madam Speaker Nancy Pelosi, writer Armando Iannucci and a musical performance by Dermot Kennedy.
Maggie Haberman
E16
Maggie HabermanStephen welcomes journalist Maggie Haberman.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, Cody Keenan
E17
Dr. Anthony Fauci, Cody KeenanStephen welcomes immunologist Dr. Anthony Fauci and political adviser Cody Keenan.
Cate Blanchett, Domhnall Gleeson
E18
Cate Blanchett, Domhnall GleesonStephen welcomes actress Cate Blanchett, actor Domhnall Gleeson, and “First Drafts With Evie Colbert.”
Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Paul Mercurio
E19
Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Paul MercurioStephen welcomes actor Colin Farrell , director Brendan Gleeson and comedian Paul Mercurio.
John Lithgow, Wendell Pierce
E20
John Lithgow, Wendell PierceStephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and actor Wendell Pierce.
George Stephanopoulos, Marcia Gay Harden
E21
George Stephanopoulos, Marcia Gay HardenStephen welcomes anchor George Stephanopoulos and actress Marcia Gay Harden.
Jeremy Strong, Ed Sheeran
E22
Jeremy Strong, Ed SheeranStephen welcomes actor Jeremy Strong and singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran and a musical performance by Ed Sheeran.
Pete Buttigieg, Ina Garten
E23
Pete Buttigieg, Ina GartenStephen welcomes Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and author Ina Garten.
Eddie Redmayne, George R.R. Martin
E24
Eddie Redmayne, George R.R. MartinStephen welcomes actor Eddie Redmayne and novelist George R.R. Martin.
Aubrey Plaza, Nikole Hannah Jones
E25
Aubrey Plaza, Nikole Hannah JonesStephen welcomes actress Aubrey Plaza and journalist Nikole Hannah Jones.
Kerry Washington, Joe Walsh
E26
Kerry Washington, Joe WalshStephen welcomes actress Kerry Washington and a musical performance by Joe Walsh.
Jennifer Hudson, Zosia Mamet
E27
Jennifer Hudson, Zosia MametStephen welcomes actress Jennifer Hudson and actress Zosia Mamet.
Matthew Perry
E28
Matthew PerryStephen welcomes actor Matthew Perry.
Elizabeth Warren, Ernest Moniz
E29
Elizabeth Warren, Ernest MonizStephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and Secretary Ernest Moniz.
Bono
E30
BonoSteven welcomes singer-songwriter Bono, and a musical performance by Bono.
Jon Oliver, The Lion King Broadway Cast
E31
Jon Oliver, The Lion King Broadway CastStephen welcomes television host Jon Oliver and a musical performance by the cast of The Lion King.
John Dickerson, Mike Birbiglia
E32
John Dickerson, Mike BirbigliaStephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson and comedian Mike Birbiglia.
Rose McIver
E33
Rose McIverStephen welcomes actress Rose McIver.
Emily Blunt, George Saunders
E34
Emily Blunt, George SaundersStephen welcomes actress Emily Blunt and author George Saunders.
Michelle Obama, Stromae
E35
Michelle Obama, StromaeStephen welcomes former First Lady Michelle Obama and a musical performance by Stromae.
Jon Stewart, LCD Soundsystem
E36
Jon Stewart, LCD SoundsystemStephen welcomes television host Jon Stewart and a musical performance by LCD Soundsystem.
Michael Shannon, Tig Notaro
E37
Michael Shannon, Tig NotaroStephen welcomes actor Michael Shannon and comedian Tig Notaro.
Michelle Williams, Dierks Bentley, The winners of Pickled
E38
Michelle Williams, Dierks Bentley, The winners of PickledStephen welcomes actress Michelle Williams and the winners of "Pickled".
Daniel Craig, Josh Johnson
E39
Daniel Craig, Josh JohnsonStephen welcomes actor Daniel Craig and a stand up performance by Josh Johnson.
Cate Blanchett, Paul Dano
E40
Cate Blanchett, Paul DanoStephen welcomes actor Paul Dano and a musical performance by Holly Humberstone.
Jake Gyllenhaal, Elizabeth Debicki
E41
Jake Gyllenhaal, Elizabeth DebickiStephen welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal and actress Elizabeth Debicki.
Don Lemon, Gabrielle Union
E42
Don Lemon, Gabrielle UnionStephen welcomes television journalists Don Lemon and actress Gabrielle Union.
Sally Field, Maria Ressa
E43
Sally Field, Maria RessaStephen welcomes actress Sally Field and Nobel Prize-winning journalist Maria Ressa.
Janet Yellen, Rob Delaney
E44
Janet Yellen, Rob DelaneyStephen welcomes Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and comic Rob Delaney.
John Krasinski, Sarah Polley
E45
John Krasinski, Sarah PolleyStephen welcomes actor and director John Krasinski and actress and director Sarah Polley.
John David Washington, Naomi Osaka, Spoon
E46
John David Washington, Naomi Osaka, SpoonStephen welcomes actor John David Washington, tennis player Naomi Osaka, and a musical performance by Spoon.
Red, White, & Greenland! Stephen Cold-Bear Is Lost in Space Force
E47
Red, White, & Greenland! Stephen Cold-Bear Is Lost in Space ForceStephen welcomes chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force Roger A. Towberman and karaoke with Sturgill Simpson.
Mariah Carey, Kumail Nanjiani
E48
Mariah Carey, Kumail NanjianiStephen welcomes singer-songwriter Mariah Carey and actor Kumail Nanjiani.
Alicia Keys, Eddie Izzard
E49
Alicia Keys, Eddie IzzardStephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Alicia Keys, and comic Eddie Izzard.
Common, Lily Collins
E50
Common, Lily CollinsStephen welcomes rapper Common and actress Lily Collins.
RuPaul, Ed Sheeran
E51
RuPaul, Ed SheeranStephen welcomes television host RuPaul and a musical performance by Ed Sheeran.
Jeff Goldblum, Emily Blunt, José Andrés, Carlota, Inés & Lucía Andrés
E52
Jeff Goldblum, Emily Blunt, José Andrés, Carlota, Inés & Lucía AndrésStephen welcomes Jeff Goldblum, Emily Blunt takes “The Colbert Questionert”, and cooking with José Andrés & daughters Carlota, Inés & Lucía.
Andy Cohen, Anderson Cooper, Louis Cato
E53
Andy Cohen, Anderson Cooper, Louis CatoStephen welcomes TV host Andy Cohen, journalist Anderson Cooper, and a musical performance by Louis Cato.
Michelle Obama, Quinta Brunson, Tom Papa
E54
Michelle Obama, Quinta Brunson, Tom PapaMichelle Obama, Quinta Brunson, Tom Papa
Shania Twain, Ayo Edebiri
E55
Shania Twain, Ayo EdebiriShania Twain, Ayo Edebiri
Chris Wallace, Jessie Buckley
E56
Chris Wallace, Jessie BuckleyChris Wallace, Jessie Buckley
Tom Hanks, Rachael & Vilray
E57
Tom Hanks, Rachael & VilrayTom Hanks, Rachael & Vilray
Prince Harry, Ingrid Andress
E58
Prince Harry, Ingrid AndressPrince Harry, Ingrid Andress
Janelle Monáe, Jamie Oliver
E59
Janelle Monáe, Jamie OliverJanelle Monáe, Jamie Oliver
Danai Gurira, Jeremy Pope, Ingrid Andress
E60
Danai Gurira, Jeremy Pope, Ingrid AndressDanai Gurira, Jeremy Pope, Ingrid Andress
Hugh Jackman, Mimi Webb
E61
Hugh Jackman, Mimi WebbHugh Jackman, Mimi Webb
Jesse Eisenberg, Atsuko Okatsuka
E62
Jesse Eisenberg, Atsuko OkatsukaJesse Eisenberg, Atsuko Okatsuka
Trevor Noah, Stephanie Hsu
E63
Trevor Noah, Stephanie HsuTalk show host Trevor Noah sheds light on his departure from The Daily Show and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever; actress Stephanie Hsu talks about her 2022 comedy-drama film, Everything Everywhere All at Once.
Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Meet Me @ The Altar
E64
Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Meet Me @ The AltarRep. Adam Kinzinger, Meet Me @ The Altar
Nathan Lane, Sam Jay
E65
Nathan Lane, Sam JayNathan Lane, Sam Jay
Jason Segel, Chuck D
E66
Jason Segel, Chuck DJason Segel, Chuck D
Brett Goldstein, Amanda Warren
E67
Brett Goldstein, Amanda WarrenBrett Goldstein, Amanda Warren
Audie Cornish, Tom Hanks, Elle King
E68
Audie Cornish, Tom Hanks, Elle KingAudie Cornish, Tom Hanks, Elle King
Rachel Brosnahan, Murray Bartlett
E69
Rachel Brosnahan, Murray BartlettRachel Brosnahan, Murray Bartlett
Jessica Chastain, Jay Shetty
E70
Jessica Chastain, Jay ShettyJessica Chastain, Jay Shetty
Harrison Ford, Vic Mensa
E71
Harrison Ford, Vic MensaHarrison Ford, Vic Mensa
Connie Britton, Daniel Ricciardo
E72
Connie Britton, Daniel RicciardoConnie Britton, Daniel Ricciardo
John Oliver, Ron Klain
E73
John Oliver, Ron KlainJohn Oliver, Ron Klain
Patrick Stewart, Ke Huy Quan
E74
Patrick Stewart, Ke Huy QuanPatrick Stewart, Ke Huy Quan, Boyz II Men
Jim Gaffigan, Jesse Williams
E75
Jim Gaffigan, Jesse WilliamsJim Gaffigan, Jesse Williams, RAYE featuring 070 Shake.
Rev. Al Sharpton, Jessica Williams
E76
Rev. Al Sharpton, Jessica WilliamsRev. Al Sharpton, Jessica Williams
Sen. Bernie Sanders, Little Simz
E77
Sen. Bernie Sanders, Little Simz
P!nk, Jonathan Majors
E78
P!nk, Jonathan MajorsStephen welcomes musical guest P!nk and actor Jonathan Majors.
Eugene Levy, Nas
E79
Eugene Levy, NasStephen welcomes actor Eugene Levy and singer-songwriter Nas.
Hank Azaria, Isabel Wilkerson, Depeche Mode
E80
Hank Azaria, Isabel Wilkerson, Depeche ModeStephen welcomes actor Hank Azaria, journalist Isabel Wilkerson, and a musical performance by Depeche Mode.
Damian Lewis, Linda Thomas-Greenfield
E81
Damian Lewis, Linda Thomas-GreenfieldStephen welcomes actor Damian Lewis and U.N. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield.
Prince Harry, Kal Penn, Big Thief
E82
Prince Harry, Kal Penn, Big ThiefStephen welcomes actor Kal Penn and a musical performance by Big Thief. Plus, prince Harry takes “The Colbert Questionert”.
Michelle Yeoh, Riley Keough
E83
Michelle Yeoh, Riley KeoughStephen welcomes actress Michelle Yeoh and actress Riley Keough.
Steven Spielberg, John Williams
E84
Steven Spielberg, John WilliamsStephen welcomes director Steven Spielberg and composer John Williams.
Nick Kroll, Rep. Jim Himes, Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert
E85
Nick Kroll, Rep. Jim Himes, Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert
James Taylor, Eva Longoria
E86
James Taylor, Eva LongoriaStephen welcomes musician James Taylor, actress Eva Longoria, and a musical performance by James Taylor.
Idris Elba, F. Murray Abraham
E87
Idris Elba, F. Murray AbrahamStephen welcomes actor Idris Elba and actor F. Murray Abraham.
Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Steven Spielberg, John Williams
E88
Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Steven Spielberg, John WilliamsStephen welcomes actress Lily Tomlin, actress Jane Fonda and more from Stephen’s interview with Steven Spielberg and John Williams.
Christina Ricci, Jen Psaki, Robert Glasper featuring Yebba
E89
Christina Ricci, Jen Psaki, Robert Glasper featuring Yebba
Regé-Jean Page, Skylar Astin, John Mayer
E90
Regé-Jean Page, Skylar Astin, John MayerStephen welcomes actor Regé-Jean Page, actor Skylar Astin, a musical performance by John Mayer, and Liam Neeson combats Irish stereotypes.
Vice President Kamala Harris, Carrie Coon
E91
Vice President Kamala Harris, Carrie Coon
Hugh Grant, Sean Hayes
E92
Hugh Grant, Sean HayesStephen welcomes actor Hugh Grant and actor Sean Hayes.
Mary J. Blige, Alison Roman
E93
Mary J. Blige, Alison RomanStephen welcomes singer-songwriter Mary J. Blige with a cooking demonstration by Alison Roman.
Taron Egerton, Jay Chandrasekhar
E94
Taron Egerton, Jay ChandrasekharStephen welcomes actor Taron Egerton, comedian Jay Chandrasekhar, and “First Drafts” with Evie Colbert.
Brooke Shields, Clint Smith, Weyes Blood
E95
Brooke Shields, Clint Smith, Weyes BloodStephen welcomes actress Brooke Shields, author Clint Smith, and a musical performance by Weyes Blood.
Stephen A. Smith, Dylan McDermott, the cast of "Ted Lasso", Davido
E96
Stephen A. Smith, Dylan McDermott, the cast of "Ted Lasso", Davido
Lin-Manuel Miranda, John Kander, a performance by the Broadway cast of "New York, New York"
E97
Lin-Manuel Miranda, John Kander, a performance by the Broadway cast of "New York, New York"
Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, Jeremy Hansen, Jodie Comer
E98
Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, Jeremy Hansen, Jodie Comer
Brian Cox, Keri Russell
E99
Brian Cox, Keri RussellStephen welcomes actor Brian Cox and actress Keri Russell.
Jennifer Garner, Rep. Katie Porter
E100
Jennifer Garner, Rep. Katie Porter
Steven Yeun, Joan Baez
E101
Steven Yeun, Joan BaezStephen welcomes actor Steven Yeun and singer-songwriter Joan Baez.
Nicolas Cage, Christine and the Queens
E102
Nicolas Cage, Christine and the QueensStephen welcomes actor Nicolas Cage and a musical performance by Christine and the Queens.
Josh Groban, Sheryl Lee Ralph
E103
Josh Groban, Sheryl Lee RalphStephen welcomes singer Josh Groban and actress Sheryl Lee Ralph.
Woody Harrelson, Justin Theroux, the Walkmen
E104
Woody Harrelson, Justin Theroux, the WalkmenStephen welcomes actor Woody Harrelson, actor Justin Theroux, and a musical performance by The Walkmen.
Elizabeth Olsen, Jena Friedman
E105
Elizabeth Olsen, Jena FriedmanStephen welcomes actress Elizabeth Olsen and comedian Jena Friedman.
Rachel Weisz, Danny Trejo
E106
Rachel Weisz, Danny TrejoStephen welcomes actress Rachel Weisz and actor Danny Trejo.
James Marsden, Joy Oladokun, Nicolas Cage
E107
James Marsden, Joy Oladokun, Nicolas CageStephen welcomes actor James Marsden, a musical performance by Joy Oladokun, and Nicolas Cage takes the “Colbert Questionert.”