The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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.
Cast:Stephen Colbert , Stay Human , Jon Batiste , Jen Spyra , Louis Cato , Brian Stack , Evelyn McGee , John Oliver , Laura Benanti , Jon Stewart , Bernie Sanders , Anderson Cooper , Neil deGrasse Tyson , John Dickerson , James Taylor , Gayle King , Tom Hanks , Elizabeth Warren
S1.E1 ∙ George Clooney/Governor Jeb Bush/Mavis Staples & Friends
Stephen Colbert succeeds David Letterman as "Late Show" host, with his first guests George Clooney and Governor Jeb Bush. Also: Mavis Staples performs with various additional guests; Jon Batiste and Stay Human debut as the house band.
S1.E2 ∙ Scarlett Johansson/Elon Musk/Kendrick Lamar
Scarlett Johansson (Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)); SpaceX and Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk. Also: Kendrick Lamar performs.
S1.E3 ∙ Vice President Joe Biden/Travis Kalanick/Toby Keith
Vice President Joe Biden; Uber CEO Travis Kalanick. Also: Toby Keith performs.
S1.E4 ∙ Amy Schumer/Stephen King/Troubled Waters
Amy Schumer (Trainwreck (2015)); author Stephen King; Paul Simon performs.
S1.E5 ∙ Emily Blunt/Justice Stephen Breyer/The Dead Weather
Actress Emily Blunt (Sicario (2015)); Supreme Court justice Stephen G. Breyer; The Dead Weather performs.
S1.E6 ∙ Jake Gyllenhaal/Apple CEO Tim Cook/Run the Jewels & TV on the Radio
Actor Jake Gyllenhaal (Everest (2015)); Apple CEO Tim Cook; Run the Jewels performs with TV on the Radio.
S1.E7 ∙ Kevin Spacey/Carol Burnett/Abbi Jacobson & Ilana Glazer/Willie Nelson & John Mellencamp
Actor Kevin Spacey; TV legend Carol Burnett with comics Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer; Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp are interviewed and perform.
S1.E8 ∙ Trevor Noah/Ban Ki-Moon/Chris Stapleton
Trevor Noah (The Daily Show (1996)); United Nations secretary-general Ban Ki-moon. Also: Chris Stapleton performs.
S1.E9 ∙ Lupita Nyong'o/Sen. Bernie Sanders/Cast of "An American in Paris"
Actress Lupita Nyong'o; Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Ind.-Vt.); a performance from "An American in Paris" stars Christopher Wheeldon, Robbie Fairchild and Leanne Cope.
S1.E10 ∙ Steph Curry/Sen. Ted Cruz/Don Henley
NBA MVP Stephen Curry; 2016 Republican presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas). Also: Don Henley performs.
S1.E11 ∙ Donald Trump/Ernest Moniz/Raury
2016 presidential candidate Donald Trump; U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz. Also: Raury performs.
S1.E12 ∙ Hugh Jackman/Sen. Elizabeth Warren/Pearl Jam
Hugh Jackman (Pan (2015)); Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.). Also: Pearl Jam perform.
S1.E13 ∙ Andrew Sullivan/Maria Shriver/Jim Gaffigan/Archbishop Thomas Wenski
Author Andrew Sullivan; journalist and activist Maria Shriver; comedian Jim Gaffigan (The Jim Gaffigan Show (2015)); Archbishop Thomas Wenski. Also: The YMCA Jerusalem Youth Chorus and the Choir of St. Jean Baptiste perform.
S1.E14 ∙ Malala Yousafzai/Kerry Washington/The Arcs
Nobel Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai (He Named Me Malala (2015)); Kerry Washington (Scandal (2012)). Also: The Arcs perform.
S1.E15 ∙ Michelle Obama/Mindy Kaling/John Legend
First Lady Michelle Obama; Mindy Kaling (The Mindy Project (2012)). Also: John Legend performs.
S1.E16 ∙ Ellen Page/Jesse Eisenberg/Dominic Wilcox
Elliot Page (Freeheld (2015)); Jesse Eisenberg (Louder Than Bombs (2015)); inventor/designer Dominic Wilcox.
S1.E17 ∙ Elizabeth Gilbert/John Oliver/Evan Spiegel/Bill Withers/Ed Sheeran
Elizabeth Gilbert; John Oliver; Snapchat co-founder Evan Spiegel; singer/songwriter Bill Withers. Also: Ed Sheeran performs.
S1.E18 ∙ Secretary of State John Kerry/Claire Danes/PewDiePie
Secretary of State John Kerry; Claire Danes (Homeland (2011)); comic Felix Kjellberg (aka PewDiePie).
S1.E19 ∙ Morgan Freeman/Ruth Wilson/Sean Murray
Morgan Freeman (Momentum (2015)); Ruth Wilson (The Affair (2014)); Hello Games co-founder Sean Murray.
S1.E20 ∙ John McCain/Yo-Yo Ma/Misty Copeland
Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.); cellist Yo-Yo Ma; a performance by ballerina Misty Copeland.
S1.E21 ∙ Bill Clinton/Billy Eichner/Florence and the Machine
Bill Clinton; comedian Billy Eichner (Parks and Recreation (2009) and Difficult People (2015)). Also: Florence and the Machine perform.
S1.E22 ∙ Gina Rodriguez/Ben Bernanke/Tame Impala
Gina Rodriguez (Jane the Virgin (2014)); economist Ben Bernanke. Also: Tame Impala perform.
S1.E23 ∙ Cate Blanchett/Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky
Cate Blanchett (Truth (2015)); Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky; Dartmonth College football dummy.
S1.E24 ∙ James Corden/Shane Smith/Halsey
James Corden (The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015)); Vice Media CEO Shane Smith. Also: Halsey performs.
S1.E25 ∙ Carey Mulligan/Elvis Costello/Darlene Love
Carey Mulligan (The Walker (2015)); author Elvis Costello (book "Unfaithful Music"). Also: Darlene Love performs.
S1.E26 ∙ Sarah Silverman/Elijah Wood/The Legends of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses
Sarah Silverman (Gravy (2015)); Elijah Wood (The Last Witch Hunter (2015)). Also: a performance from 'The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses'.
S1.E27 ∙ Jack Black/Nick Woodman/Michelle Dorrance
Jack Black (Goosebumps (2015)); GoPro CEO Nick Woodman. Also: a performance by tap dancer Michelle Dorrance.
S1.E28 ∙ Oprah Winfrey/Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor/Judith Hill
Oprah Winfrey; Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor, creators of the podcast "Welcome to Night Vale". Also: Judith Hill performs.
S1.E29 ∙ Jimmy Kimmel/"Crimson Peak" Cast/Beach House
Jimmy Kimmel (Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003)); Crimson Peak (2015) cast members Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston and Mia Wasikowska, director Guillermo del Toro. Also: Beach House perform.
S1.E30 ∙ Sienna Miller/Melissa Benoist/Chance the Rapper
Sienna Miller (Burnt (2015)); Melissa Benoist (Supergirl (2015)). Also: Chance the Rapper performs.
S1.E31 ∙ Hillary Clinton/Anthony Bourdain/Carrie Brownstein/Lianne La Navas
Hillary Clinton; Anthony Bourdain; author Carrie Brownstein. Also: Lianne La Havas sits in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
S1.E32 ∙ Julianna Margulies/Jonathan Franzen/Alabama Shakes
Julianna Margulies (The Good Wife (2009)); author Jonathan Franzen. Also: Alabama Shakes perform.
S1.E33 ∙ Seth MacFarlane/Neil DeGrasse Tyson
Seth MacFarlane performs and is interviewed. Also: astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.
S1.E34 ∙ Charlie Rose/Stacy Schiff/Ghost/The Zombies
Charlie Rose (CBS This Morning (1992)); Stacy Schiff. Also: Ghost performs; The Zombies perform with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
S1.E35 ∙ Allison Janney/Colin Quinn/Margaret Cho
Allison Janney (Mom (2013)); comedian Colin Quinn (Trainwreck (2015)); comedian Margaret Cho (Tooken (2015)).
S1.E36 ∙ Antonio Banderas/Reed Hastings/John Irving
Antonio Banderas (The 33 (2015)); Netflix CEO Reed Hastings; author John Irving.
S1.E37 ∙ Daniel Craig/Elizabeth Gilbert/Dr. Eugenia Cheng
Daniel Craig (Spectre (2015)); author Elizabeth Gilbert; interview and demonstration with Dr. Eugenia Cheng.
S1.E38 ∙ Bryan Cranston/Karl Ove Knausgaard/Shamir
Bryan Cranston (Trumbo (2015)); author Karl Ove Knausgård. Also: Shamir performs.
S1.E39 ∙ Whoopi Goldberg/Gov. John Kasich/Glen Hansard
Whoopi Goldberg (The View (1997)); 2016 Republican presidential candidate Gov. John Kasich (R-Ohio). Also: Glen Hansard performs.
S1.E40 ∙ Ethan Hawke/Sen. Claire McCaskill & Sen. Amy Klobuchar/Nathaniel Ratcliff & the Night Sweats
Ethan Hawke; Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) and Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.). Also: Nathaniel Rateliff and "The Night Sweats" perform.
S1.E41 ∙ Aziz Ansari/Shonda Rhimes/Bruce Campbell & Lucy Lawless
Comedian Aziz Ansari (Master of None (2015)); producer Shonda Rhimes; Bruce Campbell and Lucy Lawless (Ash vs Evil Dead (2015)).
S1.E42 ∙ Viola Davis/Brian Greene/George Ezra
Viola Davis (How to Get Away with Murder (2014)); physicist Brian Greene. Also: George Ezra performs.
S1.E43 ∙ Jennifer Connelly/Judd Apatow/The Internet
Jennifer Connelly (Shelter (2014)); director Judd Apatow. Also: Sydney Bennett and Matt Martians perform.
S1.E44 ∙ Mark Ruffalo/John Cleese/Micheal Flatley
Mark Ruffalo (Spotlight (2015)); John Cleese (Absolutely Anything (2015)). And: Michael Flatley performs.
S1.E45 ∙ Capt. Florent Groberg/Bill Maher/Shepard Fairey/The Acro-Cats
Medal of Honor recipient Capt. Florent Groberg (USA-Ret); Bill Maher; artist-author Shepard Fairey. Also: The Acro-Cats perform.
S1.E46 ∙ Julianne Moore/Burt Reynolds/Public Image Ltd./CeeLo Green
Julianne Moore (The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015)); author Burt Reynolds (book, "But Enough About Me"). Also: Public Image Ltd. perform; CeeLo Green sits in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
S1.E47 ∙ Sharon Stone/Justin Theroux/James Taylor
Sharon Stone (Agent X (2015)); Justin Theroux (The Leftovers (2014)). Also: James Taylor performs.
S1.E48 ∙ Jane Fonda/Andrew Lloyd Webber/Brandon Niederauer
Jane Fonda (Youth (2015) and Grace and Frankie (2015)); interview and performance by Andrew Lloyd Webber; Brandon Niederauer (Here Comes Rusty (2016)).
S1.E49 ∙ Michael Caine/Larry Wilmore/Boots/Vulfpeck
Michael Caine (Youth (2015)); Larry Wilmore. Also: Jordan Asher Cruz (aka Boots) performs; Vulfpeck sit in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
S1.E50 ∙ Sylvester Stallone/Ted Koppel/My Morning Jacket
Sylvester Stallone (Creed (2015)); Ted Koppel; NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Kyle Busch. Also: My Morning Jacket perform.
S2.E1 ∙ Harry Connick Jr./Ava DuVernay/Grouplove
Harry Connick Jr. (Harry (2016)); producer Ava DuVernay (Queen Sugar (2016)). Also: Grouplove perform.
S2.E2 ∙ Whoopi Goldberg/Regina Hall/Sully Sullenberger
Whoopi Goldberg (The View (1997)); Regina Hall (When the Bough Breaks (2016)); pilot Capt. Chesley Sullenberger.
S2.E3 ∙ Jessica Alba/Bradley Whitford/George Takei
Jessica Alba (Mechanic: Resurrection (2016)); Bradley Whitford (Other People (2016)); George Takei. Also: Travis Scott performs.
S2.E4 ∙ Tituss Burgess/Jeff Ross/Adam Richman
Tituss Burgess (Catfight (2016) and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015)); Jeffrey Ross (Flock of Dudes (2016)); Adam Richman.
S2.E5 ∙ Dr. Phil McGraw/Alan Cumming/Hamilton Leithauser & Rostam
Dr. Phil McGraw (Dr. Phil (2002)); Alan Cumming (The Good Wife (2009) and Hurricane Bianca (2016)). Also: Hamilton Leithauser and Rostam Batmanglij perform.
S2.E6 ∙ Joseph Gordon-Levitt/Millie Bobby Brown/The Head and the Heart
Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Snowden (2016)); Millie Bobby Brown (Stranger Things (2016)). Also: The Head and the Heart perform.
S2.E7 ∙ Trevor Noah/Allen Iverson/Rachel Maddow
Trevor Noah (The Daily Show (1996)); retired NBA player Allen Iverson; Rachel Maddow (The Rachel Maddow Show (2008)).
S2.E8 ∙ Tracee Ellis Ross/Andrew Rannells/Mac Miller & Anderson.Paak
Tracee Ellis Ross (Black-ish (2014)); Andrew Rannells (Girls (2012)). Also: Mac Miller and Anderson .Paak perform.
S2.E9 ∙ John Slattery/Oliver Stone/Jon Fisch
John Slattery (Churchill (2017)); director Oliver Stone (Snowden (2016)); comedian Jon Fisch performs.
S2.E10 ∙ Chris Pratt/Scott Bakula/Frederik the Great
Chris Pratt (The Magnificent Seven (2016)); Scott Bakula (NCIS: New Orleans (2014) and Basmati Blues (2017)); Frederik the Great, the World's Most Handsome Horse.
S2.E11 ∙ Michelle Obama/America Ferrera
First Lady Michelle Obama; America Ferrera (Superstore (2015)).
S2.E12 ∙ Ethan Hawke/Tim Meadows/Wilco/Nile Rodgers
Ethan Hawke (The Magnificent Seven (2016)); Tim Meadows (Son of Zorn (2016)). Also: Wilco perform; and Nile Rodgers sits in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
S2.E13 ∙ Anthony Anderson/Mark Consuelos/The Kills
Anthony Anderson (Black-ish (2014)); Mark Consuelos (Pitch (2016)). Also: The Kills perform.
S2.E14 ∙ Bruce Springsteen/Emma Willman
Musician Bruce Springsteen; comic Emma Willmann (Viral Beauty (2018)).
S2.E15 ∙ Rob Lowe/Kal Penn/Emma Willmann
Rob Lowe (Code Black (2015)); Kal Penn (Better Off Single (2016)). Live post-presidential debate show.
S2.E16 ∙ Sean Penn/Sutton Foster/Regina Spektor
Sean Penn; Sutton Foster (Younger (2015)). Also: Regina Spektor performs.
S2.E17 ∙ Lupita Nyong'o/Donnie Wahlberg/John Prine
Lupita Nyong'o (Queen of Katwe (2016)) and Donnie Wahlberg. Also: John Prine performs.
S2.E18 ∙ Morgan Freeman/Judith Light/Jimmy Eat World
Morgan Freeman (Madam Secretary (2014)); Judith Light (Transparent (2014)). Also: Jimmy Eat World perform.
S2.E19 ∙ Samantha Bee/Abby Elliott/Asa Butterfield
Samantha Bee (Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (2016)); Abby Elliott (Better Off Single (2016)); Asa Butterfield (Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016)).
S2.E20 ∙ Mindy Kaling/Gary Owen/Sum 41
Mindy Kaling (The Mindy Project (2012)); comedian Gary Owen (Restored Me (2016) and Meet the Blacks (2016)). Also: Sum 41 perform.
S2.E21 ∙ John Leguizamo/Cheri Oteri/Paul F. Tompkins/Melissa Etheridge
Stephen welcomes John Leguizamo, Cheri Oteri, Paul F. Tompkins, and Melissa Etheridge sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
S2.E22 ∙ Armie Hammer/Lindsey Vonn/Gustavo Dudamel/Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra
Stephen welcomes Armie Hammer, Lindsey Vonn, and a musical performance by Gustavo Dudamel with the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra.
S2.E23 ∙ Emily Blunt/Gael Garcia Bernal/Phantogram
Emily Blunt (The Girl on the Train (2016)); Gael García Bernal (Desierto (2015)). Also: Phantogram performs.
S2.E24 ∙ Diane Lane/Aja Naomi King/Alingon Mitra
Diane Lane (Trumbo (2015)); Aja Naomi King (The Birth of a Nation (2016)); and a stand-up comedy performance by Alingon Mitra.
S2.E25 ∙ President Barack Obama/Bill O'Reilly/Randall Park/Bob Weir
President Barack Obama; author Bill O'Reilly (The O'Reilly Factor (1996)) and (book, "Killing the Rising Sun"); Randall Park (Fresh Off the Boat (2015) and Office Christmas Party (2016)). Also: Bob Weir performs.
S2.E26 ∙ Nick Offerman/Wayne Gretzky/Morgan Spurlock/Joseph
Author Nick Offerman (book, "Good Clean Fun"); Wayne Gretzky; Morgan Spurlock (More Than Enough (2017)). Also; Joseph sits in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
S2.E27 ∙ Hugh Laurie/Paul Reiser/Nate Silver
Stephen welcomes Hugh Laurie (Chance (2016)); Paul Reiser (Red Oaks (2014)); and statistician Nate Silver. Live post-debate show.
S2.E28 ∙ Tiger Woods/Elijah Wood/Jorge Ramos
Pro golfer Tiger Woods; Elijah Wood (Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (2016)); journalist Jorge Ramos (Ours Is a Future).
S2.E29 ∙ Matt LeBlanc/Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton/Wyclef Jean
Matt LeBlanc (Man with a Plan (2016)); Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-District of Columbia); Wyclef Jean performs.
S2.E30 ∙ Tom Hanks/Adam Conover
Tom Hanks (Inferno (2016)); TV host Adam Conover (Adam Ruins Everything (2015)).
S2.E31 ∙ Will Forte/Dermot Mulroney/Wyatt Cenac/Mitski
Will Forte (The Last Man on Earth (2015)); Dermot Mulroney (Pure Genius (2016)); comic Wyatt Cenac; Mitski sits in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
S2.E32 ∙ Joel McHale/Abbi Jacobson/Jon Glaser
Joel McHale; author Abbi Jacobson (Broad City (2014)) and (book, "Carry This Book"); comic Jon Glaser.
S2.E33 ∙ Mary-Louise Parker/Pusha T/The Record Company
Mary-Louise Parker (When We Rise (2017)); rapper Pusha T; The Record Company perform.
S2.E34 ∙ Drew Carey/Claire Foy & Matt Smith/Sebastian Maniscalco/Aimee Mann
TV host Drew Carey (The Price Is Right (1972)); actress Claire Foy and actor Matt Smith (The Crown (2016)); comic Sebastian Maniscalco; Aimee Mann sits in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
S2.E35 ∙ Ruth Wilson/J.B. Smoove/Dalen Spratt, Juwan Mass & Marcus Harvey
Ruth Wilson (I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House (2016)); J.B. Smoove; TV personalities Dalen Spratt, Juwan Mass and Marcus Harvey (Ghost Brothers (2016)).
S2.E36 ∙ Mel Gibson & Luke Bracey/Tegan & Sara
Director Mel Gibson and actor Luke Bracey (Hacksaw Ridge (2016)); Tegan and Sara perform.
S2.E37 ∙ Michael Strahan/Nick Kroll/Aaron Lewis
TV host Michael Strahan (Good Morning America (1975)); actor Nick Kroll (Sing (2016) and Loving (2016)); Aaron Lewis performs.
S2.E38 ∙ Aaron Eckhart/Tig Notaro/Ron Suskind
Actor Aaron Eckhart (Bleed for This (2016)); comic Tig Notaro; journalist Ron Suskind.
S2.E39 ∙ Viggo Mortensen/Patton Oswalt/Maz Jobrani
Actor Viggo Mortensen (Captain Fantastic (2016)); actor Patton Oswalt; comic Maz Jobrani.
S2.E40 ∙ Don Cheadle/Stevie Wonder/Katherine Waterston
Don Cheadle (Kevin Hart: What Now? (2016) and House of Lies (2012)); Stevie Wonder is interviewed and performs; Katherine Waterston (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)).
S2.E41 ∙ Miles Teller/Neil DeGrasse Tyson/Triumph, the Insult Comic Dog
Actor Miles Teller (Bleed for This (2016)); astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson; Robert Smigel (aka Triumph the Insult Comic Dog).
S2.E42 ∙ Sting/Thandie Newton
Sting is interviewed and performs; Thandiwe Newton (Westworld (2016)).
S2.E43 ∙ Eddie Redmayne/Bernie Sanders/Alton Brown/Chris Thile
Eddie Redmayne (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)); Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Ind-Vt.); TV personality Alton Brown; Chris Thile sits in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
S2.E44 ∙ Anna Kendrick/Mahershala Ali/Chris Gethard
Anna Kendrick (Trolls (2016)); Mahershala Ali (Luke Cage (2016)); Chris Gethard ("Chris Gethard: Career Suicide").
S2.E45 ∙ Marion Cotillard/Dev Patel/Dwight Yoakam
Actress Marion Cotillard (Allied (2016)); actor Dev Patel (Lion (2016)); Dwight Yoakam performs.
S2.E46 ∙ Amy Adams/Simone Biles/Jeff "The Bear Man" Watson
Amy Adams (Arrival (2016) and Nocturnal Animals (2016)); author Simone Biles (book, "Courage of Soar"); reality-TV personality Jeff Watson.
S2.E47 ∙ William H. Macy/Colin Quinn/Drive-By Truckers
Actor William H. Macy (Shameless (2011)); comic Colin Quinn; Drive-By Truckers perform.
S2.E48 ∙ Michael Weatherly/Carrie Fisher/Pretenders
Michael Weatherly (Bull (2016)); Carrie Fisher (Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017)); The Pretenders perform.
S2.E49 ∙ James Marsden/Jimmie Johnson/John Waters
Actor James Marsden (Westworld (2016)); race car driver Jimmie Johnson; filmmaker John Waters ("Hairspray Live" (2016) (TV)).
S2.E50 ∙ Danny DeVito/Max Greenfield/OK Go
Actor Danny DeVito (The Comedian (2016)); actor Max Greenfield (New Girl (2011)); OK Go perform.
S3.E1 ∙ Maggie Gyllenhaal/Graham Norton/Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
Actress Maggie Gyllenhaal (The Deuce (2017)); comic Graham Norton (The Graham Norton Show (2007)); Lukas Nelson and Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real perform.
S3.E2 ∙ Liev Schreiber/Joe Buck/Sonequa Martin-Green/Sheila E.
Actor Liev Schreiber (Ray Donovan (2013) and Goon: Last of the Enforcers (2017)); sportscaster Joe Buck; actress Sonequa Martin-Green (The Walking Dead (2010)); Sheila E. performs.
S3.E3 ∙ Bernie Sanders/Caitriona Balfe/The National
Sen. Bernie Sanders (Ind-Vt.); actress Caitríona Balfe (Outlander (2014)); The National perform.
S3.E4 ∙ Donald Trump Jr. Testifying to Congress/Jessica Biel/Sonequa Martin-Green
Stephen's take on the news of the day; actress Jessica Biel (The Sinner (2017) and BoJack Horseman (2014)).
S3.E5 ∙ THE LATE SHOW's Second Anniversary Special
The Late Show's second anniversary special.
S3.E6 ∙ Hillary Clinton/Emma Stone
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton; actress Emma Stone (Battle of the Sexes (2017)).
S3.E7 ∙ Jeff Bridges/Jeff Flake/Miguel
Actor Jeff Bridges (Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017)); Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) (book, "Conscience of a Conservative"); Miguel performs.
S3.E8 ∙ Jim Parsons/Pamela Adlon/The Killers
Actor Jim Parsons (The Big Bang Theory (2007)); actress Pamela Adlon (Better Things (2016)); The Killers perform.
S3.E9 ∙ Bobby Moynihan/Tatiana Maslany
Actor Bobby Moynihan (Me, Myself and I (2017)); actress Tatiana Maslany (Stronger (2017)).
S3.E10 ∙ Sterling K. Brown/Chance The Rapper
Actor Sterling K. Brown (This Is Us (2016) and Marshall (2017)); Chance the Rapper performs.
S3.E11 ∙ Sofia Vergara/David Boreanaz/Ken Burns
Actress Sofía Vergara (Modern Family (2009)); actor David Boreanaz (Bones (2005)); documentarian Ken Burns (The Vietnam War (2017)).
S3.E12 ∙ Nick Kroll/Michael Bloomberg/Tim Heidecker/Eric Wareheim
Actor Nick Kroll (Big Mouth (2017) and The House (2017)); businessman Michael Bloomberg; comics Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim.
S3.E13 ∙ Steve Martin/Mark Feuerstein/Steep Canyon Rangers
Actor Steve Martin; actor Mark Feuerstein (9JKL (2017)); Steve Martin performs with The Steep Canyon Rangers.
S3.E15 ∙ Pierce Brosnan/Jason Alexander/Ta-Nehisi Coates
Actor Pierce Brosnan (The Foreigner (2017)); actor Jason Alexander (Hit the Road (2017)); author Ta-Nehisi Coates.
S3.E16 ∙ Michael Weatherly/Natasha Leggero/Paul Weller
Actor Michael Weatherly (Bull (2016)); actress Natasha Leggero (Dice (2016)); Paul Weller performs.
S3.E17 ∙ Kerry Washington/Russell Brand/St. Vincent
Actress Kerry Washington (Scandal (2012)); author Russell Brand (book, "Recovery: Freedom From Our Addictions"); St. Vincent performs.
S3.E18 ∙ Morgan Freeman/Grace Gummer/Nathan Macintosh
Actor Morgan Freeman (Just Getting Started (2017)); actress Grace Gummer (Mr. Robot (2015)); comic Nathan Macintosh.
S3.E20 ∙ Jackie Chan/Tig Notaro/Bob Schieffer/Trombone Shorty
Actor Jackie Chan (The Foreigner (2017)); comic Tig Notaro (One Mississippi (2015)); Bob Schieffer (CBS News); Trombone Shorty sits in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
S3.E21 ∙ Tracee Ellis Ross/Luke Evans/Jade Bird
Actress Tracee Ellis Ross (Black-ish (2014)); actor Luke Evans (Professor Marston and the Wonder Women (2017)); Jade Bird performs.
S3.E22 ∙ Andrew Garfield/Tracy Ullman/Wolf Parade
Actor Andrew Garfield (Breathe (2017)); actress Tracey Ullman (Tracey Breaks the News (2017)); Wolf Parade perform.
S3.E23 ∙ Bill Murray/Claire Foy/Jan Vogler
Actor Bill Murray; actress Claire Foy (Breathe (2017) and The Crown (2016)); Bill Murray performs with Jan Vogler and Friends.
S3.E24 ∙ Conan O'Brien/Tig Notaro
TV talk show host Conan O'Brien (Conan (2010)); comic Tig Notaro (One Mississippi (2015)).
S3.E25 ∙ Anna Faris/Amy Sedaris/Tyminski
Actress Anna Faris (Mom (2013)); actress Amy Sedaris (BoJack Horseman (2014)); Dan Tyminski performs.
S3.E26 ∙ Jake Tapper/Shemar Moore/Khalid
Journalist Jake Tapper (The Lead with Jake Tapper (2013)); actor Shemar Moore (S.W.A.T. (2017)); Khalid performs.
S3.E27 ∙ Hugh Laurie/Gretchen Carlson/Adam Savage/Michael Stevens
Actor Hugh Laurie (Chance (2016)); TV personality Gretchen Carlson (book, "Be Fierce: Stop Harassment and Take Your Power Back"); TV personality Adam Savage (MythBusters (2003)); YouTube personality Michael Stevens.
S3.E28 ∙ Julianne Moore/Jermaine Fowler/Fleet Foxes
Actress Julianne Moore (Suburbicon (2017)); actor Jermaine Fowler (Superior Donuts (2017)); Fleet Foxes perform.
S3.E29 ∙ Dr. Phil McGraw/Scott Kelly
Dr. Phil McGraw (Dr. Phil (2002)); retired astronaut Scott Kelly.
S3.E30 ∙ Billy Eichner/Anna Camp/Weezer
Actor Billy Eichner (Funny or Die's Billy on the Street (2011)); actress Anna Camp (Pitch Perfect 3 (2017)); Weezer perform.
S3.E31 ∙ Mark Ruffalo/Chris Matthews/Gilbert Gottfried/Thundercat
Actor Mark Ruffalo (Thor: Ragnarok (2017)); Chris Matthews (Hardball with Chris Matthews (1997)); actor Gilbert Gottfried; Thundercat sit in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
S3.E32 ∙ Nicole Kidman/Jonathan Groff/Walter Isaacson
Actress Nicole Kidman (The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017)); actor Jonathan Groff (Mindhunter (2017)); author Walter Isaacson;
S3.E33 ∙ Whoopi Goldberg/Kathryn Hahn/Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile
Whoopi Goldberg (The View (1997)); actress Kathryn Hahn (A Bad Moms Christmas (2017)); Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile perform.
S3.E34 ∙ Ronan Farrow/Walter Isaacson/Kelsea Ballerini
Journalist Ronan Farrow (Ronan Farrow Daily (2014)); author Walter Isaacson; Kelsea Ballerini performs.
S3.E35 ∙ Josh Gad/Lawrence O'Donnell/Derek DelGaudio
Actor Josh Gad (Murder on the Orient Express (2017)); TV host Lawrence O'Donnell (The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell (2010)); magician Derek DelGaudio.
S3.E36 ∙ Jason Segel/Jeff Fager/Lesley Stahl/Mavis Staples
Actor Jason Segel; producer Jeff Fager and journalist Lesley Stahl (60 Minutes (1968)); Mavis Staples performs.
S3.E37 ∙ Norman Reedus/Sean Astin/Pat McGann
Actor Norman Reedus (The Walking Dead (2010)); actor Sean Astin (Stranger Things (2016) and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012)); comic Pat McGann performs.
S3.E38 ∙ William H. Macy/Jay Pharoah/Rationale
Louis C.K.; actor Jay Pharoah (White Famous (2017)); Rationale perform.
S3.E39 ∙ John Mulaney/Jason Segel
Comic John Mulaney (Big Mouth (2017)); actor Jason Segel.
S3.E40 ∙ Joe Biden/Elton John
Former Vice President Joe Biden (book, "Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship, and Purpose"); Elton John performs.
S3.E41 ∙ Tyler Perry/Anthony Atamanuik/John Avlon
Tyler Perry (The Star (2017)); actor Anthony Atamanuik (Tracey Breaks the News (2017)); journalist John Avlon.
S3.E42 ∙ Jordan Peele/Alia Shawkat/Paul Mecurio
Actor Jordan Peele ("Get Out"); actress Alia Shawkat ("Arrested Development" and "Search Party"); comic Paul Mecurio performs.
S3.E43 ∙ Ben Affleck/Greta Gerwig/Dead & Company
Actor Ben Affleck ("Justice League" (2017)); writer/director Greta Gerwig ("Lady Bird" (2017)); Dead and Company perform.
S3.E44 ∙ Norah O'Donnell/Dead & Company
TV hostess Norah O'Donnell (CBS This Morning (1992)); Dead & Company perform.
S3.E45 ∙ Elizabeth Warren/Desus & Mero/Vic Mensa
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass); comics Desus Nice and The Kid Mero; Vic Mensa performs.
S3.E46 ∙ Gayle King/Daveed Diggs/Gregory Porter
TV personality Gayle King (CBS This Morning (1992)); actor Daveed Diggs (Wonder (2017)); Gregory Porter performs.
S3.E47 ∙ John Leguizamo/Elton John
Actor John Leguizamo (play, "Latin History for Morons"); Elton John performs.
S3.E48 ∙ Justin Timberlake/Carmen Yulín Cruz
Actor Justin Timberlake; Carmen Yulin Cruz, mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico.
S3.E49 ∙ Kate Winslet/Laura Benanti/Wolf Alice
Actress Kate Winslet (Wonder Wheel (2017)); actress Laura Benanti (The Detour (2016)); Wolf Alice perform.
S3.E50 ∙ Carol Burnett/Lewis Black
Actress Carol Burnett (The Carol Burnett 50th Anniversary Special (2017)); comic Lewis Black (Joe Cirincione (2017)).
S4.E1 ∙ John Krasinski/Yvonne Orji
Actor John Krasinski (Jack Ryan (2018)); actress Yvonne Orji (Insecure (2016));
S4.E2 ∙ Rob Lowe/John Kerry/Kathleen Madigan
Actor Rob Lowe ("The Bad Seed"); former Secretary of State John Kerry; comic Kathleen Madigan;
S4.E3 ∙ Emma Thompson/Troye Sivan
Actress Emma Thompson (The Children Act (2017)); Troye Sivan talks and performs;
S4.E4 ∙ Sharon Osbourne/Kathleen Madigan/Jay Rock
TV hostess Sharon Osbourne (The Talk (2010)); comic Kathleen Madigan (Back to School Just for Laughs (2018)); Jay Rock performs;
S4.E5 ∙ Bob Woodward/The Knocks/Foster the People
Journalist Bob Woodward; The Knocks and Foster the People perform;
S4.E6 ∙ Neil deGrasse Tyson/Michael Rapaport
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson; actor Michael Rapaport (Atypical (2017));
S4.E7 ∙ Keira Knightley/Beto O'Rourke/Martha Stewart
Actress Keira Knightley (The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (2018)); Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D-Texas); television personality Martha Stewart;
S4.E8 ∙ John Heilemann/Alex Wagner/Judy Greer/First Aid Kit
Journalist John Heilemann; journalist Alex Wagner; director Judy Greer (A Happening of Monumental Proportions (2017)); First Aid Kit perform;
S4.E9 ∙ Anna Kendrick/Anne-Marie
Actress Anna Kendrick (A Simple Favour (2018)); Anne-Marie performs;
S4.E10 ∙ Admit It... You Forgot This Happened
Stephen showcases a variety of clips from the show's past year.
S4.E11 ∙ Jane Fonda/Willie Nelson
Actress Jane Fonda ("Book Club" and "Grace and Frankie"); Willie Nelson talks and performs;
S4.E12 ∙ Tiffany Haddish/Iain Armitage
Actress Tiffany Haddish ("Night School'); actor Iain Armitage ("Young Sheldon");
S4.E13 ∙ Hillary Rodham Clinton/Neil deGrasse Tyson
Hillary Rodham Clinton; Neil DeGrasse Tyson.
S4.E14 ∙ Emma Stone/Flight of the Conchords
Actress Emma Stone (Maniac (2018)); Flight of the Conchords perform.
S4.E15 ∙ America Ferrara/Nas
Actress America Ferrara ("Superstore"); Nas performs;
S4.E16 ∙ Candice Bergen/Jacinda Ardern/Jon Batiste
Actress Candice Bergen ("Murphy Brown"); Jacinda Ardern, prime minister of New Zealand; Jon Batiste performs;
S4.E17 ∙ Jeff Bridges/Cedric the Entertainer
Jeff Bridges (Bad Times at the El Royale (2018)); Cedric the Entertainer (The Neighborhood (2018)).
S4.E18 ∙ Kristen Bell/Mark Leibovich/Nik Dodani
Actress Kristen Bell (The Good Place (2016)); author Mark Leibovich; actor Nik Dodani (Atypical (2017));
S4.E19 ∙ Jake Tapper/Eric Idle/Lauv/Julia Michaels
TV host Jake Tapper; actor Eric Idle; Lauv and Julia Michaels perform;
S4.E20 ∙ Eva Longoria/Damon Wayans Jr/Steve Kornacki
Actress Eva Longoria; actor Damon Wayans Jr (Happy Together (2018)); journalist Steve Kornacki;
S4.E21 ∙ Nick Kroll/Jodie Whittaker/Cat Power
Actor Nick Kroll; actress Jodie Whittaker ("Doctor Who"); Cat Power performs;
S4.E22 ∙ Lady Gaga/Caitlin Peluffo
Singer Lady Gaga (A Star Is Born (2018)); comic Caitlin Peluffo performs.
S4.E23 ∙ Ellie Kemper/Sam Elliott
Actress Ellie Kemper (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015)); actor Sam Elliott (A Star Is Born (2018) and The Ranch (2016));
S4.E24 ∙ Melissa McCarthy/Phoebe Robinson
Actress Melissa McCarthy (Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018)); actress Phoebe Robinson (Ibiza (2018) and What Men Want (2019));
S4.E25 ∙ Lin-Manuel Miranda/Brooke Baldwin/Laura Benanti
Actor Lin-Manuel Miranda ("Mary Poppins Returns"); journalist Brooke Baldwin; actress Laura Benanti;
S4.E26 ∙ Peter Dinklage/Busy Phillipps/Noname
Actor Peter Dinklage (My Dinner with Hervé (2018)); actress Busy Phillipps (Busy Tonight (2018)); [error] performs;
S4.E27 ∙ Joe Scarborough/Mika Brzezinski/Laura Benanti/The Revivalists
TV hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski (Morning Joe (2007)); actress Laura Benanti (The Detour (2016)); The Revivalists perform;
S4.E28 ∙ Robin Wright/Caitlin Peluffo/Hillary Clinton/Melissa McCarthy
Actress Robin Wright (House of Cards (2013)); comic Caitlin Peluffo performs; former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton; actress Melissa McCarthy (Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018));
S4.E29 ∙ Sarah Silverman/Scott Bakula/Transviolet
Comic Sarah Silverman; actor Scott Bakula (NCIS: New Orleans (2014)); (Transviolet) performs;
S4.E30 ∙ Jon Faveau/Jon Lovett/Tommy Vietor/Charlamagne Tha God
Podcast hosts Jon Faveau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor; TV personality Charlamagne Tha God;
S4.E31 ∙ Gerard Butler/Rowan Atkinson/Ina Garten
Actor Gerard Butler (Hunter Killer (2018)); actor Rowan Atkinson (Johnny English Strikes Again (2018)); author Ina Garten (book, "Cook Like a Pro");
S4.E32 ∙ Gayle King/Kayli Carter/Andrea Bocelli/Matteo Bocelli
TV hostess Gayle King ("CBS This Morning"); actress Kayli Carter (Private Life (2018)); Andrea Bocelli and Matteo Bocelli perform;
S4.E33 ∙ Phil McGraw/Kayli Carter/Janelle Monae
TV host Dr. Phil McGraw (Dr. Phil (2002)); actress Kayli Carter (Private Life (2018)); Janelle Monae performs;
S4.E34 ∙ Kerry Washington/Taylor Mac
Actress Kerry Washington (Scandal (2012) and play "American Son"); Taylor Mac talks and performs;
S4.E35 ∙ Sarah Jessica Parker/Nancy Pelosi/Christine and the Queens
Actress Sarah Jessica Parker (Blue Night (2018) and Divorce (2016)); Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif); Christine and the Queens perform;
S4.E36 ∙ Mike Myers/Christiane Amanpour
Actor Mike Myers (Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)); journalist Christiane Amanpour;
S4.E37 ∙ Chris Wallace/Cole Sprouse/Tony Bennett
TV anchor Chris Wallace ("Fox News Sunday"); actor Cole Sprouse ("Riverdale"); Tony Bennett performs;
S4.E38 ∙ Billy Eichner/Itzhak Perlman
Actor Billy Eichner ("American Horror Story"); Itzhak Perlman talks and performs;
S4.E39 ∙ Jude Law/Amy Klobuchar/Flynn McGarry
Actor Jude Law (Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018)); Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.); chef Flynn McGarry (Chef Flynn (2018));
S4.E40 ∙ John Heilemann/Alex Wagner/Hasan Minhaj
Journalist John Heilemann; journalist Alex Wager; comic Hasan Minhaj performs;
S4.E41 ∙ Chris Pine/Major Garrett/Triumph, The Insult Comic Dog
Actor Chris Pine ("Outlaw King"); Major Garrett, CBS News chief White House correspondent; Triumph the Insult Comic Dog;
S4.E42 ∙ Billy Crystal/Kirsten Gillibrand/Big Red Machine
Actor Billy Crystal; Sen. Kirsten Gillenbrand (D-N.Y.); Big Red Machine perform;
S4.E43 ∙ Alexander Skarsgard/Triumph, The Insult Comic Dog/Big Red Machine
Actor Alexander Skarsgard; Triumph, The Insult Comic Dog; Big Red Machine perform;
S4.E44 ∙ Hugh Jackman/Jeff Tweedy/Six-String Soldiers
Actor Hugh Jackman (The Front Runner (2018)); Jeff Tweedy talks and performs; Six-String Soldiers sit in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human;
S4.E45 ∙ Rachel Weisz/Jason Mantzoukas/Demetri Martin/Dolph Lundgren
Actress Rachel Weisz (The Favourite (2018)); actor Jason Mantzoukas (Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018)); actor Dolph Lundgren (Creed II (2018)); comic Demetri Martin performs;
S4.E46 ∙ Ricky Gervais/Bianna Golodryga/Flynn McGarry
Comic Ricky Gervais; TV personality Bianna Golodryga (CBS This Morning (1992)); chef Flynn McGarry;
S4.E47 ∙ Ben Stiller/Jemele Hill/Jorja Smith
Actor Ben Stiller; sports journalist Jemele Hill; Jorja Smith performs;
S4.E48 ∙ Timothee Charlamet/Sonia Sotomayer/Graham Kay
Actor Timothée Chalamet (Beautiful Boy (2018)); Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor; comic Graham Kay performs;
S4.E49 ∙ Millie Bobby Brown/Anthony Salvanto/Josh Groban
Actress Millie Bobby Brown (Stranger Things (2016)); CBS News anchor Anthony Salvanto; Josh Groban performs;
S4.E50 ∙ Michael Douglas/Ben Sasse/Jose Andres
Actor Michael Douglas (The Kominsky Method (2018)); Sen. Ben Sasse (R-Neb); chef José Andrés;
S5.E1 ∙ Jim Gaffigan/Ann Curry
Actor Jim Gaffigan (American Dreamer (2018)); journalist Ann Curry (Chasing the Cure (2019)).
S5.E2 ∙ Vice President Joe Biden/Pixies
Former Vice President and presidential candidate Joe Biden. Also: Pixies perform.
S5.E3 ∙ Mayor Pete Buttigieg/Graham Norton
South Bend, Indiana mayor and presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg; Graham Norton (The Graham Norton Show (2007), novel "A Keeper").
S5.E4 ∙ Sec. Condoleezza Rice/Bill Skarsgård/Banks
Former 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.
S5.E5 ∙ Ansel Elgort/Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey
Actor Ansel Elgort (The Goldfinch (2019)); journalists Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey (book "She Said: Breaking the Sexual Harassment Story That Helped Ignite a Movement").
S5.E6 ∙ James McAvoy/Stephen King/Vampire Weekend
Actor James McAvoy (It Chapter Two (2019)); author Stephen King (novel "The Institute"). Also: Vampire Weekend performs.
S5.E7 ∙ Jake Tapper/Jon Lovett
In a live broadcast after the third Democratic presidential debate, Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper (The Lead with Jake Tapper (2013)) and podcast host Jon Lovett ("Lovett or Leave It").
S5.E8 ∙ Tom Hiddleston/Marie Osmond
Actor Tom Hiddleston (Broadway play "Betrayal"); talk show host Marie Osmond (The Talk (2010)).
S5.E9 ∙ Senator Elizabeth Warren/The Brady Bunch
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass), Democratic presidential candidate; actors Maureen McCormick, Barry Williams, Eve Plumb, Christopher Knight, Susan Olsen and Mike Lookinland (The Brady Bunch (1969), A Very Brady Renovation (2019)).
S5.E10 ∙ Billy Crystal/Thomas Rhett
Billy Crystal (comedy app "Roast 'Em"). Also: Thomas Rhett performs.
S5.E11 ∙ Taraji P. Henson/Aasif Mandvi/Kevin Camia
Actress Taraji P. Henson (Empire (2015)); actor Aasif Mandvi (Evil (2019)). Also: Kevin Camia performs stand-up.
S5.E12 ∙ The Best of Season 4
Stephen presents a variety of highlights from the past year, including monologues, interviews with entertainers and politicians, and sketches.
S5.E13 ∙ Paul McCartney
Singer-songwriter Paul McCartney (children's book "Hey Grandude!").
S5.E14 ∙ Whoopi Goldberg/Ta-Nehisi Coates
Talk show host Whoopi Goldberg (The View (1997), book "The Unqualified Hostess: I do it my way so you can too!"); author Ta-Nehisi Coates (novel "The Water Dancer").
S5.E15 ∙ Renée Zellweger/Walton Goggins/Jacinda Ardern
Actress Renée Zellweger (Judy (2019)); actor Walton Goggins (The Unicorn (2019)). Also: An appearance by New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern.
S5.E16 ∙ Sen. Bernie Sanders/Brittany Howard
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt), Democratic presidential candidate. Also: Brittany Howard performs.
S5.E17 ∙ Patricia Heaton/Tegan and Sara
Actress Patricia Heaton (Carol's Second Act (2019)). Also: Tegan and Sara (memoir "High School", album "Hey, I'm Just Like You") are interviewed and perform.
S5.E18 ∙ Sec. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton/Wilco
Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and her daughter Chelsea Clinton (book "The Book of Gutsy Women"). Also: Wilco performs.
S5.E19 ∙ Rachel Maddow/Thom Yorke
TV 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.
S5.E20 ∙ Rami Malek/Jill Soloway/Leah Bonnema
Actor Rami Malek (Mr. Robot (2015)); writer-director-producer Jill Soloway (Transparent (2014)). Also: Leah Bonnema performs stand-up.
S5.E21 ∙ Carrie Underwood/Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes
Carrie Underwood (album "Cry Pretty") is interviewed and performs. Also: Writer-director Kevin Smith and actor Jason Mewes (Jay and Silent Bob Reboot (2019)).
S5.E22 ∙ Pete Alonso/Jon Hamm
Actor Jon Hamm (Lucy in the Sky (2019)). Also: New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso takes batting practice with Stephen.
S5.E23 ∙ Neil deGrasse Tyson/Susan Rice
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson (book "Letters from an Astrophysicist"); former national security advisor Susan Rice (memoir "Tough Love: My Story of the Things Worth Fighting For").
S5.E24 ∙ Will Smith/Andrew Scott
Actor Will Smith (Gemini Man (2019)); actor Andrew Scott (Fleabag (2016)).
S5.E25 ∙ Jonathan Van Ness/Brett Gelman
TV personality Jonathan Van Ness (memoir "Over the Top: A Raw Journey to Self-Love"); actor Brett Gelman (Fleabag (2016)). Also: Questions for Democratic presidential candidates Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg.
S5.E26 ∙ John Oliver and Amy Sedaris/Paul McCartney/Big Thief
TV 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.
S5.E27 ∙ Julie Andrews/Jonathan Groff/Yungblud feat. Dan Reynolds
Actress Julie Andrews (book "Home Work: A Memoir of My Hollywood Years"); actor Jonathan Groff (off-Broadway musical "Little Shop of Horrors"). Also: Yungblud performs with Dan Reynolds.
S5.E28 ∙ John Lithgow/Camila Mendes
Author John Lithgow (book "Dumpty: The Age of Trump in Verse"); actress Camila Mendes ("Riverdale"). Also: Julie Andrews and Stephen read A.A. Milne's "The King's Breakfast".
S5.E29 ∙ Ronan Farrow/Andrea Savage
Journalist Ronan Farrow (book "Catch and Kill: Lies, Spies, and a Conspiracy to Protect Predators"); writer-producer-actress Andrea Savage (I'm Sorry (2017)).
S5.E30 ∙ Steve Carell/Toby Keith
Actor Steve Carell (The Morning Show (2019)). Also: Toby Keith performs.
S5.E31 ∙ Eddie Murphy/Ree Drummond
Actor Eddie Murphy (Dolemite Is My Name (2019)). Also: Ree Drummond (The Pioneer Woman (2011)) makes shrimp with grits and cocktails, and a Halloween dessert.
S5.E32 ∙ Queen Latifah/Radhika Jones
Actress Queen Latifah (The Little Mermaid Live! (2019)); Vanity Fair editor-in-chief Radhika Jones (book "Vanity Fair's Women on Women").
S5.E33 ∙ Jennifer Aniston/Thomas Middleditch
Actress Jennifer Ansiton (The Morning Show (2019)); actor Thomas Middleditch (Silicon Valley (2014)).
S5.E34 ∙ Norman Reedus/Cynthia Erivo/Miranda Lambert
Actor Norman Reedus (The Walking Dead (2010)); actress Cynthia Erivo (Harriet (2019)). Also: Miranda Lambert performs.
S5.E35 ∙ Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi discusses the House vote to open an impeachment inquiry.
S5.E36 ∙ Conan O'Brien/Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson/Rob Corddry
TV host Conan O'Brien (Conan (2010)) and rapper-producer Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson each interview Stephen; actor Rob Corddry (The Unicorn (2019)). Also: Stephen answers audience questions.
S5.E37 ∙ Tim McGraw/Sen. Sherrod Brown
Country singer Tim McGraw (book "Grit and Grace: Train the Mind, Train the Body, Own Your Life"); Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) (book "Desk 88: Eight Progressive Senators Who Changed America").
S5.E38 ∙ Elizabeth Banks/Amy Klobuchar/King Princess
Writer-director-actress Elizabeth Banks (Charlie's Angels (2019)); 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn).
S5.E39 ∙ Helen Mirren & Ian McKellen/Kids from MasterChef Junior
Actress Helen Mirren and actor Ian McKellen (The Good Liar (2019)). Also: Kid contestants from MasterChef Junior (2013) (cookbook "MasterChef Junior Bakes!") make desserts.
S5.E40 ∙ John Dickerson/King Princess
Journalist John Dickerson (60 Minutes (1968)) discusses the presidential race and the impeachment inquiry. Also: King Princess performs.
S5.E41 ∙ Liev Schreiber/Daniel Kaluuya/Cold War Kids
Actor Liev Schreiber (Ray Donovan (2013)); actor Daniel Kaluuya (Queen & Slim (2019)). Also: Cold War Kids perform.
S5.E42 ∙ Tim Robbins/Nicolle Wallace
Actor Tim Robbins (Dark Waters (2019)); political analyst Nicolle Wallace (Deadline: White House (2017)).
S5.E43 ∙ Mark Ruffalo/Andy Cohen/Thom Yorke
Actor Mark Ruffalo (Dark Waters (2019)); TV host Andy Cohen (Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009)). Also: Thom Yorke performs.
S5.E44 ∙ David Harbour/Karen Olivo and Aaron Tveit/Moulin Rouge!
Actor David Harbour (Stranger Things (2016)); Karen Olivo and Aaron Tveit (musical "Moulin Rouge!") are interviewed and perform.
S5.E45 ∙ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern/Adam Driver/The 1975
New Zealand Week begins with Stephen visiting Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern; actor Adam Driver (Marriage Story (2019)). Also: The 1975 performs.
S5.E46 ∙ Helena Bonham Carter/Lady Antebellum/Lucy Lawless/Bret McKenzie
Actress Lucy Lawless and actor Bret McKenzie teach Stephen how to eat, talk and act like a New Zealander; actress Helena Bonham Carter (The Crown (2016)); Lady Antebellum perform.
S5.E47 ∙ Stephen Plays Rugby/John Heilemann and Alex Wagner
In 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)).
S5.E48 ∙ New Lord of the Rings/Sen. Kamala Harris/Lady Antebellum
Stephen makes a new Lord of the Rings trilogy with Peter Jackson; Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif), Democratic presidential candidate. Also: Lady Antebellum performs.
S5.E49 ∙ New Zealand Outdoors/Daniel Craig/Lena Waithe
Stephen explores the outdoors in New Zealand; actor Daniel Craig (Knives Out (2019)); writer-producer Lena Waithe (Queen & Slim (2019)).
S5.E50 ∙ Robert De Niro/J.J. Abrams
Actor Robert De Niro (The Irishman (2019)); writer-director J.J. Abrams (Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019)).
S6.E1 ∙ Bob Woodward/Luke Combs
Journalist/author Bob Woodward (book, "Rage"); Luke Combs performs;
S6.E2 ∙ Janelle Monáe/Jacob Soboroff
Singer/songwriter/actress Janelle Monae (Antebellum (2020) and Homecoming (2018)); journalist Jacob Soboroff;
S6.E3 ∙ Clown Hall
Actress/TV host Drew Barrymore (The Drew Barrymore Show (2020)); Triumph the Insult Comic Dog; Lang Lang performs;
S6.E4 ∙ Sarah Paulson/PJ Morton
Actress Sarah Paulson ("Ratched"); PJ Morton performs;
S6.E5 ∙ Moment of Ruth
Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster (book, "Battlegrounds"), former national security advisor; actor Laurence Fishburne ("Black-ish");
S6.E6 ∙ Desus Nice/The Kid Mero/Jake Isaac
TV hosts/authors Desus Nice and The Kid Mero ("Desus and Mero", book "God-Level Knowledge Darts: Life Lessons from the Bronx"); Jake Isaac performs;
S6.E7 ∙ Jeff Daniels/Yusuf/Cat Stevens
Actor Jeff Daniels ("The Comey Rule" and "Rust"); Yusuf/Cat Stevens performs;
S6.E8 ∙ Katie Porter/Tony Romo
Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif); sports analyst Tony Romo ("The NFL on CBS");
S6.E9 ∙ Mariah Carey/Rex Orange County
Singer/songwriter/author Mariah Carey (memoir "The Meaning of Mariah Carey"); Rex Orange County performs;
S6.E10 ∙ Sen. Cory Booker/Public Enemy
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.); Public Enemy perform;
S6.E11 ∙ John Lithgow/Jonathan Alter
Actor John Lithgow ("Perry Mason", "The Crown"); journalist Jonathan Alter;
S6.E12 ∙ Fears of a Clown
Actor Ethan Hawke ("The Good Lord Bird"); prosecutor Andrew Weissmann;
S6.E13 ∙ Dr. Jon LaPook/John Dickerson
Dr. Jon LaPook, CBS News chief medical correspondent; journalist John Dickerson;
S6.E14 ∙ Jon Bon Jovi/Laura Benanti/Bon Jovi
Singer/songwriter Jon Bon Jovi; actress Laura Benanti; Bon Jovi perform;
S6.E16 ∙ Kamala Drops The Mike!
Pete Buttigieg, former mayor of South Bend, Ind.; Future Islands perform;
S6.E18 ∙ West Winging It!
Actors Allison Janney, Richard Schiff, Martin Sheen, Bradley Whitford, and writer Aaron Sorkin;
S6.E19 ∙ Getting Rally Nervous!
Journalist Joy Reid ("The ReidOut"); actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II ("The Trial of the Chicago 7");
S6.E20 ∙ Dolly Parton/Ty Dolla Sign
Singer/songwriter Dolly Parton; Ty Dolla Sign performs;
S6.E21 ∙ Bruce Springsteen/Eva Longoria
Singer/songwriter Bruce Springsteen; actress Eva Longoria;
S6.E22 ∙ The Final Shout Down!
Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.); Matt Berninger performs;
S6.E24 ∙ Sacha Baron Cohen/Jeff Tweedy
Actor Sasha Baron Cohen ("Borat Subsequent Moviefilm"); singer/songwriter Jeff Tweedy;
S6.E26 ∙ Jaime Harrison/Elvis Costello
Jaime Harrison, 2020 Democratic South Carolina U.S. Senate nominee; Elvis Costello talks and performs;
S6.E27 ∙ Julie Andrews/Amy Walter/Sam Smith
Actress Julie Andrews; political analyst Amy Walter (Cook Political Report); Sam Smith performs;
S6.E28 ∙ Neil deGrasse Tyson/Jon Stewart
Astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson ("Cosmos: Possible Worlds"); actor Jon Stewart ("The Daily Show");
S6.E29 ∙ Cher/John Oliver/JoJo
Cher; TV host John Oliver ("Last Week Tonight with John Oliver"); JoJo performs;
S6.E30 ∙ Shepard Smith/Leon Bridges/Lucky Daye
Journalist Shepard Smith (The News with Shepard Smith (2020)); Leon Bridges and Lucky Daye perform;
S6.E31 ∙ Larry Wilmore/Laura Benanti
Comic Larry Wilmore ("Wilmore"); Laura Benanti performs;
S6.E32 ∙ The Late Show's Showtime Election Night Special
TV hosts Alex Wagner, John Heilemann, and Mark McKinnon ("The Circus"); radio host Charlamagne Tha God; comic Jena Friedman; comic Maz Jobrani; Arcane Fire perform;
S6.E33 ∙ Stacey Abrams/Thomas Middleditch
Stacey Abrams; actor Thomas Middleditch ("B Positive" and "Solar Opposites");
S6.E34 ∙ Hugh Grant/Sturgill Simpson
Actor Hugh Grant ("The Undoing"); Sturgill Simpson performs;
S6.E35 ∙ Olivia Colman/Gillian Anderson/Kylie Minogue
Happy Veterans Day; actresses Olivia Colman and Gillian Anderson (The Crown (2016)); Kylie Minogue (album "Disco") performs;
S6.E36 ∙ Michael Moore/Sara Bareilles
Director Michael Moore; Sara Bareilles performs;
S6.E37 ∙ Jake Tapper/Benee
Journalist Jake Tapper ("State of the Union with Jake Tapper" and "The Lead with Jake Tapper"); Benee performs;
S6.E38 ∙ Lewis Hamilton/Andrea Bocelli
Race car driver Lewis Hamilton; Andrea Bocelli performs;
S6.E39 ∙ Matthew McConaughey/Cedric the Entertainer
Actor/author Matthew McConaughey (memoir, "Greenlights"); actor Cedric the Entertainer (CBS' "The Neighborhood");
S6.E40 ∙ LL Cool J/Dave Grohl/Foo Fighters
Actor LL Cool J (CBS' NCIS: Los Angeles (2009)); musician Dave Grohl; Foo Fighters perform;
S6.E41 ∙ Glenn Close/Kane Brown/Swae Lee/Khalid
Actress Glenn Close ("Hillbilly Elegy"); Kane Brown, Swae Lee, and Khalid perform;
S6.E42 ∙ Barack Obama/Brittany Howard
Former U.S. President Barack Obama (book, "A Promised Land"); Brittany Howard performs;
S6.E43 ∙ Rob Corddry/José Andrés
Actor Rob Corddry ("The Unicorn"); chef Jose Andres; actor John Lithgow ("Perry Mason");
S6.E45 ∙ Bryan Cranston/Cori Bush
Actor Bryan Cranston ("Your Honor"); Congresswoman-elect Cori Bush;
S6.E46 ∙ Kate Winslet/Michael Eric Dyson
Actress Kate Winslet (Ammonite (2020)); author Michael Eric Dyson (book, "Long Time Coming; Reckoning with Race in America");
S6.E47 ∙ Christopher Krebs/Aubrey Plaza
Christopher Krebs, former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency; actress Aubrey Plaza ("Happiest Season");
S6.E49 ∙ Meryl Streep/Chris Stapleton
Actress Meryl Streep ("The Prom"); Chris Stapleton performs;
S6.E50 ∙ John Dickerson, Emily Bazelon and David Plotz/Greta Van Fleet
Podcast hosts John Dickerson, Emily Bazelon, and David Plotz (podcast "Political Gabfest"); Greta Van Fleet performs;
S7.E1 ∙ Steve Martin, Martin Short & Selena Gomez/The War on Drugs
Actors Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez ("Only Murders in the Building"); The War on Drugs perform;
S7.E2 ∙ Chris Wallace/Holland Taylor
TV host/author Chris Wallace ("Fox News Sunday", book "Countdown Bin Laden"); actress Holland Taylor ("The Chair");
S7.E3 ∙ Sarah Paulson/Kacey Musgraves
Actress Sarah Paulson ("Impeachment: American Crime Story"); singer Kacey Musgraves;
S7.E4 ∙ Jeff Daniels/Nate Burleson
Actor Jeff Daniels (TV series, "American Rust"); TV host Nate Burleson (TV series, "CBS Mornings");
S7.E5 ∙ Stephen Breyer/Chris Burns
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer; comic Chris Turner;
S7.E6 ∙ Jessica Chastain/Stephen Sondheim
Actress Jessica Chastain ("The Eyes of Tammy Faye"); composer Stephen Sondheim;
S7.E7 ∙ Melissa McCarthy/Lindsey Buckingham
Actress Melissa McCarthy ("The Starling"); Lindsey Buckingham performs;
S7.E9 ∙ Bob Woodward/Robert Costa/Leon Bridges
Journalists/authors Bob Woodward and Robert Costa (book, "Peril"); Leon Bridges performs;
S7.E11 ∙ Anderson Cooper/John Mayer
Journalist Anderson Cooper ("Anderson Cooper 360"); John Mayer performs;
S7.E12 ∙ Paul Giamatti/Jon Stewart
Actor Paul Giamatti ("A Mouthful of Air"); comic Jon Stewart;
S7.E13 ∙ Drew Carey/Phoebe Robinson
Game show host Drew Carey (The Price Is Right (1972)); actress Phoebe Robinson (Phoebe Robinson: Sorry, Harriet Tubman (2021));
S7.E14 ∙ Anita Hill/Alessandro Nivola
Lawyer Anita Hill; actor Alessandro Nivola ("The Many Saints of Newark");
S7.E15 ∙ John Lithgow/Theo Croker/Wyclef Jean
Actor John Lithgow ("Dexter: New Blood"); Theo Croker and Wyclef Jean perform;
S7.E17 ∙ Julianna Margulies/Toby Keith
Actress Julianna Margulies ("The Morning Show"); Toby Keith performs;
S7.E18 ∙ Michael Keaton/Zac Brown Band
Actor Michael Keaton ("Dopesick"); Zac Brown Band perform;
S7.E19 ∙ Bret Baier/Susie Essman
Journalist Bret Baier ("Special Report"); comic Susie Essman ("Curb Your Enthusiasm");
S7.E20 ∙ Sanjay Gupta/Denis Villeneueve
Author Dr. Sanjay Gupta; director Denis Villeneuve ("Dune");
S7.E21 ∙ Brian Cox/Sarah Snook/Kieran Culkin/Alan Ruck/Nicholas Braun/Matthew Macfadyen/J. Smith-Cameron
Actors Brian Cox, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck, Nicholas Braun, Matthew Macfadyen, and J. Smith-Cameron (HBO's Succession (2018));
S7.E22 ∙ Rep. Adam Schiff/Kacey Musgraves
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif); Kacey Musgraves performs;
S7.E23 ∙ Nick Offerman/Charlamagne Tha God
Actor Nick Offerman ("The Great North"); radio and TV personality Charlamagne tha God;
S7.E25 ∙ Timothee Chalamet/Zendaya
Actor Timothee Chalamet and actress Zendaya ("Dune");
S7.E26 ∙ Andie MacDowell/Lana Del Rey
Actress Andie MacDowell; Lana Del Rey performs;
S7.E28 ∙ Katie Couric/Gabby Barrett
Journalist/author Katie Couric (memoir, "Going There"); Gabby Barrett performs;
S7.E29 ∙ Elizabeth Banks/Jorja Fox
Actress/TV hostess Elizabeth Banks ("Press Your Luck"); actress Jorja Fox ("CSI: Vegas");
S7.E30 ∙ John Leguizamo/Thomasin McKenzie
Actor John Leguizamo; actress Thomasin McKenzie ("Last Night in Soho");
S7.E31 ∙ Trevor Noah/My Morning Jacket
TV host Trevor Noah ("The Daily Show"); My Morning Jacket perform;
S7.E32 ∙ David Byrne/Huma Abedin
David Byrne talks and performs with the cast of musical "American Utopia; Huma Abedin, Hillary Clinton's former aide;
S7.E33 ∙ Michael C. Hall/Michael Eric Dyson
Actor Michael C. Hall ("Dexter: New Blood"); author Michael Eric Dyson;
S7.E34 ∙ Andy Cohen/Thundercat
TV host/author Andy Cohen ("Glitter Every Day: 365 Quotes From Women I Love"); Thundercat performs;
S7.E35 ∙ Billy Porter/Annaleigh Ashford
Actor Billy Porter ("Cinderella"); actress Annaleigh Ashford ("B Positive" and "Impeachment: American Crime Story");
S7.E36 ∙ Tony Hale/Snail Mail
Actor Tony Hale ("Clifford the Big Red Dog"); Snail Mail performs;
S7.E37 ∙ Jonathan Karl/Brandi Carlile
Journalist/author Jonathan Karl (book, "Betrayal"); Brandi Carlile talks and performs;
S7.E38 ∙ SEXIEST MAN ALIVE
Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino; unveiling People's "Sexiest Man Alive";
S7.E39 ∙ Aubrey Plaza/Bruce Springsteen
Actress Aubrey Plaza ("King Knight" and "Best Sellers"); musician Bruce Springsteen;
S7.E40 ∙ Kenneth Branagh/Ellie Kemper
Veterans Day; director Kenneth Branagh ("Belfast"); actress Ellie Kemper ("Home Sweet Home Alone");
S7.E41 ∙ Jeff Goldblum/Rod Stewart
Actor Jeff Goldblum ("The World According to Jeff Goldblum"); Rod Stewart performs;
S7.E42 ∙ Paul Rudd/Sting
Actor Paul Rudd ("Ghostbusters: Afterlife" and "The Shrink Next Door"); Sting performs;
S7.E43 ∙ Eric Adams/Dwyane Wade
New York City Mayor-elect Eric Adams; former NBA player Dwyane Adams (memoir "Dwyane");
S7.E44 ∙ Adam Driver/America Ferrera
Actor Adam Driver (movies, "House of Gucci" and "The Last Duel"); actress America Ferrera (TV series, "Superstore");
S7.E45 ∙ Kevin Hart/Robert Plant/Alison Krauss
Actor/comic Kevin Hart ("True Story"); Robert Plant and Alison Krauss perform;
S7.E46 ∙ Andrew Garfield/Jose Andrés
Actor Andrew Garfield (movie, "Tick, Tick, Boom"); chef Jose Andres;
S7.E48 ∙ Rosamund Pike/Peter Jackson
Actress Rosamund Pike (TV series, "The Wheel of Time"); film director Peter Jackson (mini-series, "The Beatles: Get Back");
S7.E49 ∙ Peter Jackson/Chelsea Cutler
Producer Peter Jackson (TV mini-series, "The Beatles: Get Back"); Chelsea Cutler performs;
S7.E50 ∙ Peter Dinklage/Lee Jung-jae/Aaron and Bryce Dessner
Actor Peter Dinklage (movie, "Cyrano") talks and performs with Aaron and Bryce Dessner (movie, "Cyrano"); actor Lee Jung-jae ("Squid Game");
S8.E1 ∙ Alex Wagner/Roy Wood Jr.
Journalist Alex Wagner (TV series, The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016)); comic Roy Wood Jr;
S8.E2 ∙ Gayle King & Tony Dokoupil/Betty Gilpin
Co-anchors Gayle King, Tony Dokoupil, and Nate Burleson (TV series, CBS Mornings (2021)); actress/author Betty Gilpin (TV series "Roar" and "Mrs. Davis, TV mini-series "Gaslit", book "All the Women in My Brain: and Other Concerns");
S8.E3 ∙ Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney/James Taylor
Actor Ryan Reynolds and actor Rob McElhenney (TV documentary series, "Welcome to Wrexham"); James Taylor performs;
S8.E4 ∙ Robert De Niro/Ethan Hawke/St. Vincent
Actor Robert DeNiro (movie, "Amsterdam"); actor Ethan Hawke (movie "Raymond and Ray"); St. Vincent performs;
S8.E5 ∙ Steve Carell/Phoenix
Actor Steve Carell (movie "Minions: The Rise of Gru", TV series "Space Force", mini-series "The Patient"); Phoenix performs;
S8.E6 ∙ Queen Latifah/Nina Totenberg
Actress Queen Latifah (TV series "The Equalizer", movies "Hustle" and "End of the Road"); legal correspondent Nina Totenberg;
S8.E7 ∙ Ana de Armas/Ken Burns/Sudan Archives
Actress Ana de Armas (movie, "Blonde"); filmmaker Ken Burns (TV mini-series, "The U.S. and the Holocaust"); Sudan Archives perform;
S8.E8 ∙ Billy Eichner/USAID Admin. Samantha Power
Actor Billy Eichner (movie, "Bros"); journalist Samantha Power;
S8.E9 ∙ Olivia Wilde/Dmytro Kuleba
Actress Olivia Wilde (movies "Don't Worry Darling" and "DC League of Super-Pets"); Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba;
S8.E10 ∙ Neil deGrasse Tyson/Phil Rosenthal
Astrophysicist/author Neil deGrasse Tyson (book, "Starry Messenger"); writer Phil Rosenthal:
S8.E11 ∙ Sigourney Weaver/Zeeko Zaki
Actress Sigourney Weaver (movie "Avatar: The Way of Water", TV series "The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart"); actor Zeeko Zaki (TV series "FBI", movie "Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again");
S8.E12 ∙ Samuel L. Jackson/Clarissa Ward
Actor Samuel L. Jackson (movie "Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank", TV series "The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey"); journalist Clarissa Ward;
S8.E13 ∙ Anderson Cooper/Sosie Bacon
Journalist Anderson Cooper (TV series, "Anderson Cooper 360° (2003)"); actress Sosie Bacon (movie, "Smile (2022)");
S8.E14 ∙ George Clooney/Alex G
Actor George Clooney (movie, "Ticket to Paradise"); Alex G performs;
S8.E15 ∙ Speaker Nancy Pelosi/Armando Iannucci/Dermot Kennedy
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif); satirist Armando Iannucci;
S8.E16 ∙ Maggie Haberman/Tooning Out the News
New York Times journalist Maggie Haberman; Stephen Colbert Presents: Tooning Out the News;
S8.E17 ∙ Doctor Anthony Fauci/Cody Keenan
Immunologist Dr. Anthony Fauci; political advisor Cody Keenan;
S8.E18 ∙ Cate Blanchett/Domhnall Gleeson
Actress Cate Blanchett (movie, "Tar"); actor Domhnall Gleeson (TV mini-series "The Patient" and "The White House Plumbers"); "First Drafts with Evie Colbert";
S8.E19 ∙ Colin Farrell & Brendan Gleeson/Paul Mercurio
Actor Colin Farrell and actor Brendan Gleeson (movie, "The Banshees of Inisherin"); actor Paul Mercurio (TV series, "Neighbours");
S8.E20 ∙ John Lithgow/Wendell Pierce
Actor John Lithgow (TV series, "The Old Man"); actor Wendell Pierce (Broadway's "Death of a Salesman", movie "Don't Hang Up");
S8.E21 ∙ George Stephanopoulos/Marcia Gay Harden
Journalist George Stephanopoulos (TV series "Good Morning America" and "This Week"); actress Marcia Gay Harden (TV series "So Help Me Todd" and "The Morning Show");
S8.E22 ∙ Jeremy Strong/Ed Sheeran
Actor Jeremy Strong (movie, "Armageddon Time"); Ed Sheeran performs;
S8.E23 ∙ Pete Buttigieg/Ina Garten
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg; chef Ina Garten;
S8.E24 ∙ Eddie Redmayne/George R.R. Martin
Actor Eddie Redmayne (movie, "The Good Nurse"); writer George R.R. Martin;
S8.E25 ∙ Aubrey Plaza/Nikole Hannah-Jones
Actress Aubrey Plaza (TV series "The White Lotus" and "Little Demon"); journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones;
S8.E26 ∙ Kerry Washington/Joe Walsh
Actress Kerry Washington (movie, "The School for Good and Evil"); Joe Walsh performs; Kids Pitch: Halloween;
S8.E27 ∙ Jennifer Hudson/Zosia Mamet
Actress/TV hostess Jennifer Hudson (TV series, "The Jennifer Hudson Show"); actress Zosia Mamet (TV series, "The Flight Attendant", movie "Alone Together");
S8.E28 ∙ Matthew Perry/James Taylor
Actor/author Matthew Perry (memoir, "Friends, Lovers, and The Big Terrible Thing"); James Taylor takes "The Colbert Questionert";
S8.E29 ∙ Elizabeth Warren/Ernest Moniz
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass); former U.S. energy secretary Ernest Moniz;
S8.E31 ∙ John Oliver/Cast of "The Lion King"
Comic John Oliver; unveiling People's "Sexiest Man Alive"; a performance by the Broadway cast of "The Lion King";
S8.E32 ∙ John Dickerson/Mike Birbiglia
Covering the midterm elections; CBS News correspondent John Dickerson; comic Mike Birbiglia;
S8.E33 ∙ Rose McIver/Bono
Actress Rose McIver (TV series, "Ghosts"); Bono takes "The Colbert Questionert";
S8.E34 ∙ Emily Blunt/George Saunders
Actress Emily Blunt (TV series, "The English"); writer George Saunders;
S8.E35 ∙ Michelle Obama/Stromae
Former first lady Michelle Obama; Stromae performs;
S8.E36 ∙ Jon Stewart/LCD Soundsystem
TV host Jon Stewart (TV series, "The Problem with Jon Stewart"); LCD Soundsystem perform;
S8.E37 ∙ Michael Shannon/Tig Notaro
Actor Michael Shannon (TV series "George and Tammy" and "Little Demon"); comic Tig Notaro;
S8.E38 ∙ Michelle Williams/Phil Keoghan/Dierks Bentley
Actress Michelle Williams (movie, "The Fabelmans"); Phil Keoghan and Dierks Bentley and the winners of "Pickled";
S8.E39 ∙ Daniel Craig/Josh Johnson
Actor Daniel Craig (movie, "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery"); comic Josh Johnson performs;
S8.E40 ∙ Cate Blanchett/Paul Dano/Holly Humberstone
Actress Cate Blanchett (movie, "The School for Good and Evil") takes the Colbert Questionert; actor Paul Dano (movie, "The Fablemans"); Holly Humberstone performs;
S8.E41 ∙ Jake Gyllenhaal/Elizabeth Debicki
Actor Jake Gyllenhaal (movie, "Strange World"); actress Elizabeth Debicki (TV series, "The Crown"); special surprise guests;
S8.E42 ∙ Don Lemon/Gabrielle Union
Journalist Don Lemon; actress Gabrielle Union (movies "Strange World" and "The Inspection");
S8.E43 ∙ Sally Field/Maria Ressa
Actress Sally Field (TV series, "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty", movie, "80 for Brady"); Filipino-American journalist Maria Ressa;
S8.E44 ∙ Janet Yellen/Rob Delaney
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen; comic Rob Delaney;
S8.E45 ∙ John Krasinski/Sarah Polley
Actor John Krasinski (TV series, "Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan"); actress/writer/director Sarah Polley (movie, "Women Talking");
S8.E46 ∙ John David Washington/Naomi Osaka/Spoon
Actor John David Washington (movies "Amsterdam" and "The Piano Lesson"); tennis player Naomi Osaka; Spoon perform;
S8.E47 ∙ Red, White, & Greenland! Stephen Cold-Bear Is Lost in Space Force
Chief Master Sargeant of the Space Force Roger A. Towberman; karaoke with Sturgill Simpson;
S8.E48 ∙ Mariah Carey/Kumail Nanjiani
Mariah Carey takes "The Colbert Questionert"; actor Kumail Nanjiani (TV mini-series, "Welcome to Chippendales");
S8.E49 ∙ Alicia Keys/Eddie Izzard
Alicia Keys talks and performs; comic Eddie Izzard;
S8.E50 ∙ Common/Lily Collins
Rapper Common (Broadway's "Between Riverside and Crazy"); actress Lily Collins (TV series, "Emily in Paris");
