The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

1Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, the War on Drugs

45 minSep 7, 2021

Breaking 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.

2Chris Wallace, Holland Taylor

45 minSep 8, 2021

Animal 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’.

3Sarah Paulson, Kacey Musgraves

45 minSep 9, 2021

Seditionist 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’.

4Jeff Daniels, Nate Burleson

45 minSep 13, 2021

Stephen and Jon Batiste acknowledge the death of George Wein. Jeff Daniels discusses ‘American Rust’. Nate Burleson discusses ‘CBS Mornings’.

5Justice Stephen Breyer

45 minSep 14, 2021

Stephen 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.

6Jessica Chastain, Stephen Sondheim

45 minSep 15, 2021

The 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’.

7Melissa McCarthy, Lindsey Buckingham

45 minSep 16, 2021

Space 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.

8The Late Show's Celebration of Season 6: This Time with Laughs!

45 minSep 20, 2021

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).

9Bob Woodward, Robert Costa, Leon Bridges

45 minSep 21, 2021

Late 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’.

10Shawn Mendes, Chris Turner

45 minSep 22, 2021

Climate Night. Shawn Mendes discusses climate change action and his new single, "Summer of Love". Chris Turner gives a stand-up performance.

11Anderson Cooper, John Mayer

45 minSep 23, 2021

Disinformation 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’.

12Paul Giamatti, Jon Stewart

45 minSep 27, 2021

Breaking News. Jon Stewart takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from June 14 episode). Paul Giamatti discusses ‘Billions’.

13Drew Carey, Phoebe Robinson

45 minSep 28, 2021

The 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.

14Anita Hill, Alessandro Nivola

45 minSep 29, 2021

Apocalypse 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.

15John Lithgow, Theo Croker, Wyclef Jean

45 minSep 30, 2021

Apocalypse 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.

16Rebecca Ferguson

45 minOct 1, 2021

Seditionist Round Up Roundup. Stephen’s Apology Fest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (special appearances by Pat Murphy and Brent Suter). Rebecca Ferguson discusses ‘Dune’.

17Julianna Margulies, Toby Keith

45 minOct 4, 2021

Rich 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’.

18Michael Keaton, Zac Brown Band

45 minOct 5, 2021

The 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’.

19Bret Baier, Susie Essman

45 minOct 6, 2021

Apocalypse 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.

20Sanjay Gupta, Denis Villeneuve

45 minOct 7, 2021

Stephen welcomes author Sanjay Gupta and director Denis Villeneuve.

21The cast of "Succession"

45 minOct 8, 2021

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.

22Rep. Adam Schiff, Kacey Musgraves

45 minOct 18, 2021

Stephen welcomes Rep. Adam Schiff and a musical performance by Kacey Musgraves.

23Nick Offerman, Charlamagne Tha God

45 minOct 19, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Nick Offerman and radio & TV personality Charlamagne tha God.

24Issa Rae, H.E.R.

45 minOct 20, 2021

Stephen welcomes actress Issa Rae and a musical performance by H.E.R.

25Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya

45 minOct 21, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Timothée Chalamet and actress Zendaya.

26Andie MacDowell, Lana Del Rey

45 minOct 22, 2021

Stephen welcomes actress Andie MacDowell and a musical performance by Lana Del Rey.

27Bruce Springsteen

45 minOct 25, 2021

Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Bruce Springsteen.

28Katie Couric, Gabby Barret

45 minOct 26, 2021

Stephen welcomes journalist Katie Couric and a musical performance by Gabby Barrett.

29Elizabeth Banks, Jorja Fox

45 minOct 27, 2021

Stephen welcomes actress Elizabeth Banks and actress Jorja Fox.

30John Leguizamo, Thomasin McKenzie

45 minOct 28, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo and actress Thomasin McKenzie.

31Trevor Noah, My Morning Jacket

45 minOct 29, 2021

Stephen welcomes TV host Trevor Noah and a musical performance by My Morning Jacket.

32David Byrne, Huma Abedin

45 minNov 1, 2021

Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by David Byrne and political staffer Huma Abedin.

33Michael C. Hall, Michael Eric Dyson

45 minNov 2, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Michael C. Hall and professor Michael Eric Dyson.

34Andy Cohen, Thundercat

45 minNov 3, 2021

Stephen welcomes host Andy Cohen and a musical performance by Thundercat.

35Billy Porter, Annaleigh Ashford

45 minNov 4, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Billy Porter and actress Annaleigh Ashford.

36Tony Hale, Snail Mail

45 minNov 5, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Tony Hale and a musical performance by Snail Mail.

37Jonathan Karl, Brandi Carlile

45 minNov 8, 2021

Stephen welcomes journalist Jonathan Karl plus an interview with and musical performance by Brandi Carlile.

38Quentin Tarantino

45 minNov 9, 2021

Stephen welcomes filmmaker Quentin Tarantino and unveiling People’s Sexiest Man Alive.

39Aubrey Plaza, Bruce Springsteen

45 minNov 10, 2021

Stephen welcomes actress Aubrey Plaza and musician Bruce Springsteen.

40Kenneth Branagh, Ellie Kemper

45 minNov 11, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Kenneth Branagh and actress Ellie Kemper.

41Jeff Goldblum, Rod Stewart

45 minNov 12, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum and Rod Stewart performance.

42Paul Rudd, Sting

45 minNov 15, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Paul Rudd and a musical performance by Sting.

43Eric Adams, Dwyane Wade

45 minNov 16, 2021

Stephen welcomes Mayor-elect of New York City Eric Adams and former professional basketball Dwyane Wade.

44Adam Driver, America Ferrera

45 minNov 17, 2021

The 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.

45Kevin Hart, Robert Plant, Alison Krauss

45 minNov 19, 2021

Nearly 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.

46Andrew Garfield, José Andres

45 minNov 22, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Andrew Garfield and chef José Andrés.

47Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett

45 minNov 23, 2021

Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Lady Gaga with Tony Bennett.

48Rosamund Pike, Peter Jackson

45 minNov 24, 2021

Stephen welcomes actress Rosamund Pike and film director Peter Jackson.

49Peter Jackson, Chelsea Cutler

45 minNov 29, 2021

Stephen welcomes producer Peter Jackson and a musical performance by Chelsea Cutler.

50Peter Dinklage, Lee Jung-Jae, Aaron & Bryce Dessner

45 minNov 30, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Peter Dinklage, actor Lee Jung-Jae, and a musical performance by Peter Dinklage & Aaron & Bryce Dessner “The National” from the film “Cyrano.”

51Javier Bardem, Gang of Youths

45 minDec 1, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Javier Bardem and a musical performance by Gang of Youths.

52Mahershala Ali, Jason Reynolds

45 minDec 2, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Mahershala Ali and author Jason Reynolds.

53Jeff Goldblum, Natalie Hemby

45 minDec 3, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum and a musical performance by Natalie Hemby.

54Jennifer Lawrence, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

45 minDec 6, 2021

Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Lawrence and a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.

55Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon; Glass Animals

45 minDec 7, 2021

Stephen welcomes actress Kristin Davis, actress Cynthia Nixon, and a musical performance by Glass Animals.

56Dr. David Agus; Natalie Hemby

45 minDec 8, 2021

Stephen 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.

57Michael B. Jordan; Nathaniel Rateliff

45 minDec 9, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Michael B. Jordan. Nathaniel Rateliff joins Jon Batiste in a musical performance. Meanwhile!

58Sting, David Alan Grier

45 minDec 10, 2021

Stephen welcome musical artist Sting, and actor David Alan Grier. Sting performs and takes the Colbert Questionnaire.

59Keanu Reeves, Brett Eldredge

45 minDec 13, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves. Musical performance by Brett Eldredge.

60Henry Cavill, Jonathan Groff

45 minDec 14, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Henry Cavill, actor Jonathan Groff.

61Denzel Washington, Maggie Gyllenhaal

45 minDec 15, 2021

Stephen welcomes actor Denzel Washington, actor Maggie Gyllenhaal. Stephen celebrates the 20th anniversary of "Lord of the Rings" with special guests.

62Anderson Cooper

45 minDec 16, 2021

Stephen welcomes news anchor Anderson Cooper.

63Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Utkarsh Ambudkar

45 minJan 3, 2022

Stephen welcomes director of the Centers for Disease Control Dr. Rochelle Walensky and actor Utkarsh Ambudkar.

64Jennifer Lawrence, Ralph Macchio, The Flaming Lips ft. Nell Smith

45 minJan 4, 2022

Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Lawrence, actor Ralph Macchio, and a musical performance by Nell & The Flaming Lips.

65Eliana Kwartler, Amy Klobuchar, SAINt JHN

45 minJan 5, 2022

66John Dickerson, Corey Hawkins

45 minJan 6, 2022

67Keanu Reeves, Genesis Owusu

45 minJan 7, 2022

Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves, and a musical performance by Genesis Owusu.

68Gayle King, Tig Notaro

45 minJan 10, 2022

Stephen welcomes journalist Gayle King and comic Tig Notaro.

69Bradley Cooper, Robert Finley, Dan Auerbach

45 minJan 11, 2022

Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper and a musical performance by Robert Finley & Dan Auerbach.

70Keanu Reeves, Caitriona Balfe

45 minJan 12, 2022

Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves takes “The Colbert Questionert” and actress Caitriona Balfe.

71Liev Schreiber, Allison Russell

45 minJan 13, 2022

Stephen welcomes actor Liev Schreiber and a musical performance by Allison Russell.

72Bradley Cooper, Corey Stoll, Geese

45 minJan 14, 2022

Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper, actor Corey Stoll, and a musical performance by Geese.

73Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Ingrid Andress, Sam Hunt

45 minJan 17, 2022

Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and a musical performance by Ingrid Andress & Sam Hunt.

74Brian Cox, Samantha Bee

45 minJan 18, 2022

Stephen welcomes actor Brian Cox and TV personality Samantha Bee.

75Christine Baranski, Nation of Language

45 minJan 19, 2022

Stephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski and a musical performance by Nation of Language.

76Dionne Warwick, David Cross

45 minJan 20, 2022

Stephen welcomes singer Dionne Warwick and actor David Cross.

77Elvis Costello

45 minJan 21, 2022

Stephen welcomes musician Elvis Costello and a musical performance by Elvis Costello & the Imposters.

78Kristen Stewart, Jonathan Van Ness

45 minJan 24, 2022

Stephen welcomes actress Kristen Stewart and TV personality Jonathan Van Ness.

79Joy Reid, Thomas Middleditch

45 minJan 25, 2022

Stephen welcomes TV host Joy Reid and actor Thomas Middleditch.

80Adrien Brody, Lady Wray

45 minJan 26, 2022

Stephen welcomes actor Adrien Brody and a musical performance by Lady Wray.

81Kate Hudson, Oliver Hudson, St. Paul and the Broken Bones

45 minJan 27, 2022

Stephen welcomes actors Kate & Oliver Hudson and a musical performance by St. Paul & The Broken Bones.

82Marlee Matlin, Mackenzie Davis

45 minJan 28, 2022

Stephen welcomes actress Marlee Matlin and actress Mackenzie Davis.

83Whoopi Goldberg, Rep. Ro Khanna

45 minJan 31, 2022

Stephen welcomes TV personality Whoopi Goldberg and Rep. Ro Khanna.

84Clarissa Ward, Faith Hill, Aurora

45 minFeb 1, 2022

Stephen welcomes CNN chief international correspondent Clarissa Ward, singer and actress Faith Hill, and a musical performance by Aurora.

85Tim McGraw, Martha Stewart

45 minFeb 2, 2022

Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Tim McGraw and TV personality Martha Stewart.

86Dua Lipa, 2 Chainz

45 minFeb 3, 2022

Stephen welcomes singer Dua Lipa and a musical performance by 2 Chainz.

87Jeffrey Wright, Alex Borstein, Maxwell

45 minFeb 14, 2022

Stephen welcomes actor Jeffrey Wright, actress Alex Borstein, and a musical performance by Maxwell.

88John Oliver, Future Islands

45 minFeb 15, 2022

Stephen welcomes comic John Oliver and a musical performance by Future Islands.

89Daniel Craig, Doris Kearns Goodwin

45 minFeb 16, 2022

Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Craig and biographer Doris Kearns Goodwin.

90Margaret Brennan, Adam Scott

45 minFeb 17, 2022

Stephen welcomes CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan, and actor Adam Scott.

91Joseph Gordon-Levitt, alt-J

45 minFeb 21, 2022

Stephen welcomes actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt and a musical performance by Alt-J.

92John Turturro, John Avlon

45 minFeb 22, 2022

Stephen welcomes actor John Turturro and journalist John Avlon.

93John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri, Russell Howard

45 minFeb 23, 2022

Stephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann, political adviser Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri, former White House communications director, and comic Russell Howard.

94Julia Ioffe, Thomas Lennon, Tears for Fears

45 minFeb 24, 2022

Stephen welcomes journalist Julia Ioffe, actor Thomas Lennon, and a live performance by Tears for Fears.

95Sam Waterston, Sophia Bush, John Oliver

45 minFeb 25, 2022

Stephen welcomes actor Sam Waterston, actress Sophia Bush, and “Rescue Dog Rescue” with John Oliver.

96Bob Odenkirk, Pusha T

45 minFeb 28, 2022

Stephen welcomes actor Bob Odenkirk and a musical performance by Pusha T.

97Sen. Bernie Sanders, Big Thief

45 minMar 1, 2022

Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Big Thief.

98Andy Serkis, Fiona Hill

45 minMar 2, 2022

Stephen welcomes actor Andy Serkis and former Russia adviser to the White House Fiona Hill. Plus, a 15th anniversary celebration of Americone Dream.

99Kyle MacLachlan, Arian Moayed, Pusha T

45 minMar 3, 2022

Stephen welcomes actor Kyle MacLachlan, actor Arian Moayed, and a live performance by Pusha T.

100Anderson Cooper, Sutton Foster

45 minMar 7, 2022

Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and actress Sutton Foster.

101John C. Reilly, Kristin Chenoweth

45 minMar 8, 2022

Stephen welcomes actor John C. Reilly and actress Kristin Chenoweth.

102Michael McFaul, Denée Benton, Father John Misty

45 minMar 9, 2022

Stephen welcomes Amb. Michael McFaul, actress Denée Benton, and a musical performance by Father John Misty.

103Marie Yovanovitch, Martha Stewart, Rex Orange County

45 minMar 10, 2022

Stephen welcomes Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch, entrepreneur Martha Stewart, and a live performance by Rex Orange County.

104Aidy Bryant, Alex Edelman

45 minMar 11, 2022

Stephen welcomes actress Aidy Bryant and a live performance by comedian Alex Edelman.

105Sandra Bullock, Billy Strings

45 minMar 14, 2022

Stephen welcomes actress Sandra Bullock and a musical performance by Billy Strings.

106Anne Hathaway, Da'Vine Joy Randolph

45 minMar 15, 2022

Stephen welcomes actress Anne Hathaway and actress Da’Vine Joy Randolph.

107Michael Bublé, Rose Matafeo

45 minMar 16, 2022

Stephen welcomes singer Michael Bublé and actress Rose Matafeo, with a live performance by Michael Bublé.

108Chris Wallace, Wilmer Valderrama

45 minMar 28, 2022

Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Wallace and actor Wilmer Valderrama.

109Hannah Gadsby, Sandra Bullock, Buffalo Nichols

45 minMar 29, 2022

Stephen welcomes comic Hannah Gadsby, actress Sandra Bullock, and a musical performance by Buffalo Nichols.

110Elle Fanning, Ben Schwartz

45 minMar 30, 2022

Stephen welcomes actress Elle Fanning and actor Ben Schwartz.

111Jane Krakowski, James McAvoy, Arlo Parks

45 minMar 31, 2022

Stephen welcomes actress Jane Krakowski, actor James McAvoy, and a musical performance by Arlo Parks.

112John C. Reilly, Mandy Patinkin, Ken Burns

45 minApr 1, 2022

Stephen welcomes actor John C. Reilly, actor Mandy Patinkin, and filmmaker Ken Burns.

113Shaquille O'Neal, Mayim Bialik

45 minApr 4, 2022

Stephen welcomes sports analyst Shaquille O'Neal and actress Mayim Bialik.

114Jon Batiste, Oscar Isaac

45 minApr 5, 2022

Stephen welcomes musician Jon Batiste and actor Oscar Isaac.

115Anderson Cooper, Thomas Rhett

45 minApr 6, 2022

Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a live performance by Thomas Rhett.

116Pete Holmes, Elizabeth Alexander

45 minApr 7, 2022

Stephen welcomes comedian Pete Holmes and poet Elizabeth Alexander.

117Chance the Rapper, Beanie Feldstein

45 minApr 11, 2022

Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Chance the Rapper, and actress Beanie Feldstein.

118Molly Shannon, Rep. Cori Bush

45 minApr 12, 2022

Stephen welcomes actress Molly Shannon and Rep. Cori Bush.

119Claire Foy, Paul Bettany, Bright Eyes

45 minApr 13, 2022

Stephen welcomes actress Claire Foy, actor Paul Bettany, and a musical performance by Bright Eyes.

120Hugh Laurie, Spoon

45 minApr 14, 2022

Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Laurie and a musical performance by Spoon.

121Josh Brolin, The Who

45 minApr 15, 2022

Stephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin and a musical performance by The Who.

122Julia Roberts, Wilco

45 minApr 18, 2022

Stephen welcomes actress Julia Roberts and a musical performance by Wilco.

123Neil deGrasse Tyson, Emmy Blotnick

45 minApr 19, 2022

Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a performance by comedian Emmy Blotnick.

124Alexander Skarsgård, Jack White

45 minApr 20, 2022

Stephen welcomes actor Alexander Skarsgård and musician Jack White, with a live performance by Jack White.

125Jon Bernthal, Alton Brown

45 minMay 2, 2022

Stephen welcomes actor Jon Bernthal and TV chef Alton Brown!

126Jose Andres, Ron Howard, Emily Bazelon, Lucius featuring Sheryl Crow and Celisse

45 minMay 3, 2022

Stephen welcomes humanitarian Jose Andres, director Ron Howard, legal commentator Emily Bazelon, and a music performance by Lucius featuring Sheryl Crow and Celisse.

127Glenn Close, Sheryl Crow

45 minMay 4, 2022

Stephen welcomes actor Glenn Close and musician Sheryl Crow.

128Daniel Craig, Matt Walsh, Joy Oladokun

45 minMay 5, 2022

Stephen welcomes actor Matt Walsh. Does the Colbert Questionnaire with Daniel Craig. Musical performance by Joy Oladokun

129Chris O'Donnell, Elvis Costello

45 minMay 6, 2022

Stephen welcomes actor Chris O'Donnell and singer-songwriter Elvis Costello!

130Mark Esper, Judd Apatow

45 minMay 16, 2022

Stephen welcomes Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, and director Judd Apatow.

131Ricky Gervais, Trombone Shorty

45 minMay 17, 2022

Guest Ricky Gervais talks about his comedy tour SuperNature followed by a performance from trombone and trumpet player Trombone Shorty.

132Antony Blinken, TWICE

45 minMay 18, 2022

Stephen speaks with the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, followed by a performance from the South Korean girl group TWICE.

133Mike Myers, Minha Kim, Beach House

45 minMay 19, 2022

Mike 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.

134Shaquille O'Neal, Sebastian Stan, Sharon Van Etten

45 minMay 20, 2022

Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal takes ”The Colbert Questionert,” Sebastian Stan talks on Pam and Tommy and indie-rock star Sharon Van Etten performs.

135Jennifer Connelly, Patti LuPone

45 minMay 23, 2022

Jennifer Connelly talks about Top Gun: Maverick and Tony award-winning Patti LuPone performs from the revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Company.

136Jacinda Ardern, Punch Brothers

45 minMay 24, 2022

Stephen welcomes Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and a musical performance performance by Punch Brothers.

137Michael Che, James Stavridis

45 minMay 25, 2022

Stephen welcomes comedian Michael Che and Admiral James Stavridis.

138Josh Brolin, Hugh Dancy

45 minMay 26, 2022

Stephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin, and actor Hugh Dancy.

139Jake Tapper, Joel Kim Booster

45 minJun 6, 2022

Gay Planet Earth. Breaking News. Jake Tapper discusses recent politics. Joel Kim Booster discusses Fire Island.

140Robert De Niro, Rosie Perez

45 minJun 7, 2022

Late 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.

141Rep. Adam Schiff, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kurt Vile

45 minJun 8, 2022

"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.

142Jon Batiste, Simu Liu

45 minJun 9, 2022

Special 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.

143Bryan Cranston, Sen. Raphael Warnock

45 minJun 13, 2022

U-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.

144Bob Woodward, Carl Bernstein, Bonnie Raitt

45 minJun 14, 2022

Bob 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…

145Emma Thompson, Tom Segura

45 minJun 15, 2022

First 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.

146Tom Hanks, Regina Spektor

45 minJun 16, 2022

Late Show Family Meeting with Tom Hanks. Tom Hanks discusses Elvis. Regina Spektor performs "Becoming All Alone" from her album Home, Before and After.

147Cory Booker, The Lumineers

45 minJun 20, 2022

Cyborgasm. Senator Cory Booker discusses recent politics. The Lumineers perform "A.M. Radio" from their album Brightside.

148Werner Herzog, Roger Waters

45 minJun 21, 2022

Fast 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)’.

149Taika Waititi, David Sedaris

45 minJun 22, 2022

War 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’.

150Beto O’Rourke, Matilda Lawler

45 minJun 23, 2022

Stranger 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’.

151Wanda Sykes, Ronan Farrow

45 minJun 27, 2022

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Wanda Sykes discusses ‘The Upshaws’. Ronan Farrow discusses ‘Endangered’.

152Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Jimmie Allen

45 minJun 28, 2022

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez discusses recent politics. Jimmie Allen performs "Down Home" from his album ‘Tulip Drive’.

153Adam Kinzinger, Karl Urban, Stephen Sanchez

45 minJun 29, 2022

Representative Adam Kinzinger discusses recent politics. Karl Urban discusses ‘The Boys’. Stephen Sanchez performs "Until I Found You" from his EP ‘Easy On My Eyes’.

154Heidi Klum, Ibram X. Kendi

45 minJun 30, 2022

Crotch 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’.

155Billy Crystal, Paul Hollywood

45 minJul 18, 2022

Billy Crystal discusses ‘Mr. Saturday Night’. Paul Hollywood steps into the kitchen with Stephen and discusses his new book, ‘Bake’.

156Ethan Hawke, Courtney Barnett

45 minJul 19, 2022

Late 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’.

157Ice-T, Michael Pollan

45 minJul 20, 2022

Breaking 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’.

158Chris Hayes, Jack White

45 minJul 21, 2022

Special 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’.

159Jamie Raskin, Death Cab for Cutie

45 minJul 25, 2022

Everybody’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’.

160Charlamagne tha God, Brett Gelman

45 minJul 26, 2022

5 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’.

161Amanda Seyfried, Stephen Merchant

45 minJul 27, 2022

St. 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.

162Jonathan Karl, BJ Novak, St. Vincent

45 minJul 28, 2022

Late 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’.

163Patton Oswalt, Jennifer Granholm, James Taylor

45 minAug 1, 2022

James 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.

164Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Bianca Cristovao, James Taylor

45 minAug 2, 2022

James 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.

165Ron Howard, Morfydd Clark, James Taylor

45 minAug 3, 2022

James 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’.

166James Taylor, Colman Domingo

45 minAug 4, 2022

Fact-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’.

167Luis Cato, Joe Walsh, Mindy Kaling, Senator Chris Murphy

45 minAug 8, 2022

Joe Walsh sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Mindy Kaling discusses ‘Never Have I Ever’. Senator Chris Murphy discusses recent politics.

168Ben Stiller, D'Arcy Carden, Joe Walsh

45 minAug 9, 2022

Joe 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’.

169Kieran Culkin, Run the Jewels, Joe Walsh

45 minAug 10, 2022

Joe 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’.

170Karine Jean-Pierre, Tatiana Maslany, Joe Walsh

45 minAug 11, 2022

Joe 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’.