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.

Genre: Comedy, Talk-Show

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

1Season 5

S5.E1 ∙ Jim Gaffigan/Ann Curry

Tue, Sep 3, 2019

Actor Jim Gaffigan (American Dreamer (2018)); journalist Ann Curry (Chasing the Cure (2019)).

2Season 5

S5.E2 ∙ Vice President Joe Biden/Pixies

Wed, Sep 4, 2019

Former Vice President and presidential candidate Joe Biden. Also: Pixies perform.

3Season 5

S5.E3 ∙ Mayor Pete Buttigieg/Graham Norton

Thu, Sep 5, 2019

South Bend, Indiana mayor and presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg; Graham Norton (The Graham Norton Show (2007), novel "A Keeper").

4Season 5

S5.E4 ∙ Sec. Condoleezza Rice/Bill Skarsgård/Banks

Mon, Sep 9, 2019

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.

5Season 5

S5.E5 ∙ Ansel Elgort/Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey

Tue, Sep 10, 2019

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").

6Season 5

S5.E6 ∙ James McAvoy/Stephen King/Vampire Weekend

Wed, Sep 11, 2019

Actor James McAvoy (It Chapter Two (2019)); author Stephen King (novel "The Institute"). Also: Vampire Weekend performs.

7Season 5

S5.E7 ∙ Jake Tapper/Jon Lovett

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

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").

8Season 5

S5.E8 ∙ Tom Hiddleston/Marie Osmond

Mon, Sep 16, 2019

Actor Tom Hiddleston (Broadway play "Betrayal"); talk show host Marie Osmond (The Talk (2010)).

9Season 5

S5.E9 ∙ Senator Elizabeth Warren/The Brady Bunch

Tue, Sep 17, 2019

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)).

10Season 5

S5.E10 ∙ Billy Crystal/Thomas Rhett

Wed, Sep 18, 2019

Billy Crystal (comedy app "Roast 'Em"). Also: Thomas Rhett performs.

11Season 5

S5.E11 ∙ Taraji P. Henson/Aasif Mandvi/Kevin Camia

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

Actress Taraji P. Henson (Empire (2015)); actor Aasif Mandvi (Evil (2019)). Also: Kevin Camia performs stand-up.

12Season 5

S5.E12 ∙ The Best of Season 4

Fri, Sep 20, 2019

Stephen presents a variety of highlights from the past year, including monologues, interviews with entertainers and politicians, and sketches.

13Season 5

S5.E13 ∙ Paul McCartney

Mon, Sep 23, 2019

Singer-songwriter Paul McCartney (children's book "Hey Grandude!").

14Season 5

S5.E14 ∙ Whoopi Goldberg/Ta-Nehisi Coates

Tue, Sep 24, 2019

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").

15Season 5

S5.E15 ∙ Renée Zellweger/Walton Goggins/Jacinda Ardern

Wed, Sep 25, 2019

Actress Renée Zellweger (Judy (2019)); actor Walton Goggins (The Unicorn (2019)). Also: An appearance by New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern.

16Season 5

S5.E16 ∙ Sen. Bernie Sanders/Brittany Howard

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt), Democratic presidential candidate. Also: Brittany Howard performs.

17Season 5

S5.E17 ∙ Patricia Heaton/Tegan and Sara

Fri, Sep 27, 2019

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.

18Season 5

S5.E18 ∙ Sec. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton/Wilco

Mon, Sep 30, 2019

Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and her daughter Chelsea Clinton (book "The Book of Gutsy Women"). Also: Wilco performs.

19Season 5

S5.E19 ∙ Rachel Maddow/Thom Yorke

Tue, Oct 1, 2019

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.

20Season 5

S5.E20 ∙ Rami Malek/Jill Soloway/Leah Bonnema

Wed, Oct 2, 2019

Actor Rami Malek (Mr. Robot (2015)); writer-director-producer Jill Soloway (Transparent (2014)). Also: Leah Bonnema performs stand-up.

21Season 5

S5.E21 ∙ Carrie Underwood/Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes

Thu, Oct 3, 2019

Carrie Underwood (album "Cry Pretty") is interviewed and performs. Also: Writer-director Kevin Smith and actor Jason Mewes (Jay and Silent Bob Reboot (2019)).

22Season 5

S5.E22 ∙ Pete Alonso/Jon Hamm

Fri, Oct 4, 2019

Actor Jon Hamm (Lucy in the Sky (2019)). Also: New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso takes batting practice with Stephen.

23Season 5

S5.E23 ∙ Neil deGrasse Tyson/Susan Rice

Mon, Oct 7, 2019

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").

24Season 5

S5.E24 ∙ Will Smith/Andrew Scott

Tue, Oct 8, 2019

Actor Will Smith (Gemini Man (2019)); actor Andrew Scott (Fleabag (2016)).

25Season 5

S5.E25 ∙ Jonathan Van Ness/Brett Gelman

Wed, Oct 9, 2019

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.

26Season 5

S5.E26 ∙ John Oliver and Amy Sedaris/Paul McCartney/Big Thief

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

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.

27Season 5

S5.E27 ∙ Julie Andrews/Jonathan Groff/Yungblud feat. Dan Reynolds

Mon, Oct 21, 2019

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.

28Season 5

S5.E28 ∙ John Lithgow/Camila Mendes

Tue, Oct 22, 2019

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".

29Season 5

S5.E29 ∙ Ronan Farrow/Andrea Savage

Wed, Oct 23, 2019

Journalist Ronan Farrow (book "Catch and Kill: Lies, Spies, and a Conspiracy to Protect Predators"); writer-producer-actress Andrea Savage (I'm Sorry (2017)).

30Season 5

S5.E30 ∙ Steve Carell/Toby Keith

Thu, Oct 24, 2019

Actor Steve Carell (The Morning Show (2019)). Also: Toby Keith performs.

31Season 5

S5.E31 ∙ Eddie Murphy/Ree Drummond

Fri, Oct 25, 2019

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.

32Season 5

S5.E32 ∙ Queen Latifah/Radhika Jones

Mon, Oct 28, 2019

Actress Queen Latifah (The Little Mermaid Live! (2019)); Vanity Fair editor-in-chief Radhika Jones (book "Vanity Fair's Women on Women").

33Season 5

S5.E33 ∙ Jennifer Aniston/Thomas Middleditch

Tue, Oct 29, 2019

Actress Jennifer Ansiton (The Morning Show (2019)); actor Thomas Middleditch (Silicon Valley (2014)).

34Season 5

S5.E34 ∙ Norman Reedus/Cynthia Erivo/Miranda Lambert

Wed, Oct 30, 2019

Actor Norman Reedus (The Walking Dead (2010)); actress Cynthia Erivo (Harriet (2019)). Also: Miranda Lambert performs.

35Season 5

S5.E35 ∙ Speaker Nancy Pelosi

Thu, Oct 31, 2019

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi discusses the House vote to open an impeachment inquiry.

36Season 5

S5.E36 ∙ Conan O'Brien/Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson/Rob Corddry

Fri, Nov 1, 2019

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.

37Season 5

S5.E37 ∙ Tim McGraw/Sen. Sherrod Brown

Mon, Nov 4, 2019

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").

38Season 5

S5.E38 ∙ Elizabeth Banks/Amy Klobuchar/King Princess

Tue, Nov 5, 2019

Writer-director-actress Elizabeth Banks (Charlie's Angels (2019)); 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn).

39Season 5

S5.E39 ∙ Helen Mirren & Ian McKellen/Kids from MasterChef Junior

Wed, Nov 6, 2019

Actress Helen Mirren and actor Ian McKellen (The Good Liar (2019)). Also: Kid contestants from MasterChef Junior (2013) (cookbook "MasterChef Junior Bakes!") make desserts.

40Season 5

S5.E40 ∙ John Dickerson/King Princess

Thu, Nov 7, 2019

Journalist John Dickerson (60 Minutes (1968)) discusses the presidential race and the impeachment inquiry. Also: King Princess performs.

41Season 5

S5.E41 ∙ Liev Schreiber/Daniel Kaluuya/Cold War Kids

Tue, Nov 12, 2019

Actor Liev Schreiber (Ray Donovan (2013)); actor Daniel Kaluuya (Queen & Slim (2019)). Also: Cold War Kids perform.

42Season 5

S5.E42 ∙ Tim Robbins/Nicolle Wallace

Wed, Nov 13, 2019

Actor Tim Robbins (Dark Waters (2019)); political analyst Nicolle Wallace (Deadline: White House (2017)).

43Season 5

S5.E43 ∙ Mark Ruffalo/Andy Cohen/Thom Yorke

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

Actor Mark Ruffalo (Dark Waters (2019)); TV host Andy Cohen (Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009)). Also: Thom Yorke performs.

44Season 5

S5.E44 ∙ David Harbour/Karen Olivo and Aaron Tveit/Moulin Rouge!

Fri, Nov 15, 2019

Actor David Harbour (Stranger Things (2016)); Karen Olivo and Aaron Tveit (musical "Moulin Rouge!") are interviewed and perform.

45Season 5

S5.E45 ∙ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern/Adam Driver/The 1975

Mon, Nov 18, 2019

New Zealand Week begins with Stephen visiting Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern; actor Adam Driver (Marriage Story (2019)). Also: The 1975 performs.

46Season 5

S5.E46 ∙ Helena Bonham Carter/Lady Antebellum/Lucy Lawless/Bret McKenzie

Tue, Nov 19, 2019

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.

47Season 5

S5.E47 ∙ Stephen Plays Rugby/John Heilemann and Alex Wagner

Wed, Nov 20, 2019

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)).

48Season 5

S5.E48 ∙ New Lord of the Rings/Sen. Kamala Harris/Lady Antebellum

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

Stephen makes a new Lord of the Rings trilogy with Peter Jackson; Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif), Democratic presidential candidate. Also: Lady Antebellum performs.

49Season 5

S5.E49 ∙ New Zealand Outdoors/Daniel Craig/Lena Waithe

Fri, Nov 22, 2019

Stephen explores the outdoors in New Zealand; actor Daniel Craig (Knives Out (2019)); writer-producer Lena Waithe (Queen & Slim (2019)).

50Season 5

S5.E50 ∙ Robert De Niro/J.J. Abrams

Mon, Nov 25, 2019

Actor Robert De Niro (The Irishman (2019)); writer-director J.J. Abrams (Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019)).

1Season 6

S6.E1 ∙ Bob Woodward/Luke Combs

Mon, Sep 14, 2020

Journalist/author Bob Woodward (book, "Rage"); Luke Combs performs;

2Season 6

S6.E2 ∙ Janelle Monáe/Jacob Soboroff

Tue, Sep 15, 2020

Singer/songwriter/actress Janelle Monae (Antebellum (2020) and Homecoming (2018)); journalist Jacob Soboroff;

3Season 6

S6.E3 ∙ Clown Hall

Wed, Sep 16, 2020

Actress/TV host Drew Barrymore (The Drew Barrymore Show (2020)); Triumph the Insult Comic Dog; Lang Lang performs;

4Season 6

S6.E4 ∙ Sarah Paulson/PJ Morton

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

Actress Sarah Paulson ("Ratched"); PJ Morton performs;

5Season 6

S6.E5 ∙ Moment of Ruth

Mon, Sep 21, 2020

Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster (book, "Battlegrounds"), former national security advisor; actor Laurence Fishburne ("Black-ish");

6Season 6

S6.E6 ∙ Desus Nice/The Kid Mero/Jake Isaac

Tue, Sep 22, 2020

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;

7Season 6

S6.E7 ∙ Jeff Daniels/Yusuf/Cat Stevens

Wed, Sep 23, 2020

Actor Jeff Daniels ("The Comey Rule" and "Rust"); Yusuf/Cat Stevens performs;

8Season 6

S6.E8 ∙ Katie Porter/Tony Romo

Thu, Sep 24, 2020

Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif); sports analyst Tony Romo ("The NFL on CBS");

9Season 6

S6.E9 ∙ Mariah Carey/Rex Orange County

Mon, Sep 28, 2020

Singer/songwriter/author Mariah Carey (memoir "The Meaning of Mariah Carey"); Rex Orange County performs;

10Season 6

S6.E10 ∙ Sen. Cory Booker/Public Enemy

Tue, Sep 29, 2020

Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.); Public Enemy perform;

11Season 6

S6.E11 ∙ John Lithgow/Jonathan Alter

Wed, Sep 30, 2020

Actor John Lithgow ("Perry Mason", "The Crown"); journalist Jonathan Alter;

12Season 6

S6.E12 ∙ Fears of a Clown

Thu, Oct 1, 2020

Actor Ethan Hawke ("The Good Lord Bird"); prosecutor Andrew Weissmann;

13Season 6

S6.E13 ∙ Dr. Jon LaPook/John Dickerson

Fri, Oct 2, 2020

Dr. Jon LaPook, CBS News chief medical correspondent; journalist John Dickerson;

14Season 6

S6.E14 ∙ Jon Bon Jovi/Laura Benanti/Bon Jovi

Mon, Oct 5, 2020

Singer/songwriter Jon Bon Jovi; actress Laura Benanti; Bon Jovi perform;

15Season 6

S6.E15 ∙ Don't Mask, Don't Tell

Tue, Oct 6, 2020

Comic Jerry Seinfeld; Ella Mai performs;

16Season 6

S6.E16 ∙ Kamala Drops The Mike!

Thu, Oct 8, 2020

Pete Buttigieg, former mayor of South Bend, Ind.; Future Islands perform;

17Season 6

S6.E17 ∙ Ill Advised!

Thu, Oct 8, 2020

Actress Mindy Kaling; John Brennan, former CIA director.

18Season 6

S6.E18 ∙ West Winging It!

Fri, Oct 9, 2020

Actors Allison Janney, Richard Schiff, Martin Sheen, Bradley Whitford, and writer Aaron Sorkin;

19Season 6

S6.E19 ∙ Getting Rally Nervous!

Mon, Oct 19, 2020

Journalist Joy Reid ("The ReidOut"); actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II ("The Trial of the Chicago 7");

20Season 6

S6.E20 ∙ Dolly Parton/Ty Dolla Sign

Tue, Oct 20, 2020

Singer/songwriter Dolly Parton; Ty Dolla Sign performs;

21Season 6

S6.E21 ∙ Bruce Springsteen/Eva Longoria

Wed, Oct 21, 2020

Singer/songwriter Bruce Springsteen; actress Eva Longoria;

22Season 6

S6.E22 ∙ The Final Shout Down!

Thu, Oct 22, 2020

Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.); Matt Berninger performs;

23Season 6

S6.E23 ∙ Campaign Trail Mix

Fri, Oct 23, 2020

Actor Sam Waterston;

24Season 6

S6.E24 ∙ Sacha Baron Cohen/Jeff Tweedy

Mon, Oct 26, 2020

Actor Sasha Baron Cohen ("Borat Subsequent Moviefilm"); singer/songwriter Jeff Tweedy;

25Season 6

S6.E25 ∙ Dr. Sanjay Gupta/Sarah Cooper

Tue, Oct 27, 2020

Dr. Sanjay Gupta; author Sarah Cooper;

26Season 6

S6.E26 ∙ Jaime Harrison/Elvis Costello

Wed, Oct 28, 2020

Jaime Harrison, 2020 Democratic South Carolina U.S. Senate nominee; Elvis Costello talks and performs;

27Season 6

S6.E27 ∙ Julie Andrews/Amy Walter/Sam Smith

Thu, Oct 29, 2020

Actress Julie Andrews; political analyst Amy Walter (Cook Political Report); Sam Smith performs;

28Season 6

S6.E28 ∙ Neil deGrasse Tyson/Jon Stewart

Fri, Oct 30, 2020

Astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson ("Cosmos: Possible Worlds"); actor Jon Stewart ("The Daily Show");

29Season 6

S6.E29 ∙ Cher/John Oliver/JoJo

Mon, Nov 2, 2020

Cher; TV host John Oliver ("Last Week Tonight with John Oliver"); JoJo performs;

30Season 6

S6.E30 ∙ Shepard Smith/Leon Bridges/Lucky Daye

Wed, Nov 4, 2020

Journalist Shepard Smith (The News with Shepard Smith (2020)); Leon Bridges and Lucky Daye perform;

31Season 6

S6.E31 ∙ Larry Wilmore/Laura Benanti

Thu, Nov 5, 2020

Comic Larry Wilmore ("Wilmore"); Laura Benanti performs;

32Season 6

S6.E32 ∙ The Late Show's Showtime Election Night Special

Fri, Nov 6, 2020

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;

33Season 6

S6.E33 ∙ Stacey Abrams/Thomas Middleditch

Mon, Nov 9, 2020

Stacey Abrams; actor Thomas Middleditch ("B Positive" and "Solar Opposites");

34Season 6

S6.E34 ∙ Hugh Grant/Sturgill Simpson

Tue, Nov 10, 2020

Actor Hugh Grant ("The Undoing"); Sturgill Simpson performs;

35Season 6

S6.E35 ∙ Olivia Colman/Gillian Anderson/Kylie Minogue

Wed, Nov 11, 2020

Happy Veterans Day; actresses Olivia Colman and Gillian Anderson (The Crown (2016)); Kylie Minogue (album "Disco") performs;

36Season 6

S6.E36 ∙ Michael Moore/Sara Bareilles

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

Director Michael Moore; Sara Bareilles performs;

37Season 6

S6.E37 ∙ Jake Tapper/Benee

Mon, Nov 16, 2020

Journalist Jake Tapper ("State of the Union with Jake Tapper" and "The Lead with Jake Tapper"); Benee performs;

38Season 6

S6.E38 ∙ Lewis Hamilton/Andrea Bocelli

Tue, Nov 17, 2020

Race car driver Lewis Hamilton; Andrea Bocelli performs;

39Season 6

S6.E39 ∙ Matthew McConaughey/Cedric the Entertainer

Wed, Nov 18, 2020

Actor/author Matthew McConaughey (memoir, "Greenlights"); actor Cedric the Entertainer (CBS' "The Neighborhood");

40Season 6

S6.E40 ∙ LL Cool J/Dave Grohl/Foo Fighters

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

Actor LL Cool J (CBS' NCIS: Los Angeles (2009)); musician Dave Grohl; Foo Fighters perform;

41Season 6

S6.E41 ∙ Glenn Close/Kane Brown/Swae Lee/Khalid

Mon, Nov 23, 2020

Actress Glenn Close ("Hillbilly Elegy"); Kane Brown, Swae Lee, and Khalid perform;

42Season 6

S6.E42 ∙ Barack Obama/Brittany Howard

Tue, Nov 24, 2020

Former U.S. President Barack Obama (book, "A Promised Land"); Brittany Howard performs;

43Season 6

S6.E43 ∙ Rob Corddry/José Andrés

Wed, Nov 25, 2020

Actor Rob Corddry ("The Unicorn"); chef Jose Andres; actor John Lithgow ("Perry Mason");

44Season 6

S6.E44 ∙ Barack Obama

Mon, Nov 30, 2020

Former President Barack Obama.

45Season 6

S6.E45 ∙ Bryan Cranston/Cori Bush

Tue, Dec 1, 2020

Actor Bryan Cranston ("Your Honor"); Congresswoman-elect Cori Bush;

46Season 6

S6.E46 ∙ Kate Winslet/Michael Eric Dyson

Wed, Dec 2, 2020

Actress Kate Winslet (Ammonite (2020)); author Michael Eric Dyson (book, "Long Time Coming; Reckoning with Race in America");

47Season 6

S6.E47 ∙ Christopher Krebs/Aubrey Plaza

Thu, Dec 3, 2020

Christopher Krebs, former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency; actress Aubrey Plaza ("Happiest Season");

48Season 6

S6.E48 ∙ Common/Andrea Bocelli

Fri, Dec 4, 2020

Rapper Common; Andrea Bocelli performs;

49Season 6

S6.E49 ∙ Meryl Streep/Chris Stapleton

Mon, Dec 7, 2020

Actress Meryl Streep ("The Prom"); Chris Stapleton performs;

50Season 6

S6.E50 ∙ John Dickerson, Emily Bazelon and David Plotz/Greta Van Fleet

Tue, Dec 8, 2020

Podcast hosts John Dickerson, Emily Bazelon, and David Plotz (podcast "Political Gabfest"); Greta Van Fleet performs;

1Season 7

S7.E1 ∙ Steve Martin, Martin Short & Selena Gomez/The War on Drugs

Tue, Sep 7, 2021

Actors Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez ("Only Murders in the Building"); The War on Drugs perform;

2Season 7

S7.E2 ∙ Chris Wallace/Holland Taylor

Wed, Sep 8, 2021

TV host/author Chris Wallace ("Fox News Sunday", book "Countdown Bin Laden"); actress Holland Taylor ("The Chair");

3Season 7

S7.E3 ∙ Sarah Paulson/Kacey Musgraves

Thu, Sep 9, 2021

Actress Sarah Paulson ("Impeachment: American Crime Story"); singer Kacey Musgraves;

4Season 7

S7.E4 ∙ Jeff Daniels/Nate Burleson

Mon, Sep 13, 2021

Actor Jeff Daniels (TV series, "American Rust"); TV host Nate Burleson (TV series, "CBS Mornings");

5Season 7

S7.E5 ∙ Stephen Breyer/Chris Burns

Tue, Sep 14, 2021

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer; comic Chris Turner;

6Season 7

S7.E6 ∙ Jessica Chastain/Stephen Sondheim

Wed, Sep 15, 2021

Actress Jessica Chastain ("The Eyes of Tammy Faye"); composer Stephen Sondheim;

7Season 7

S7.E7 ∙ Melissa McCarthy/Lindsey Buckingham

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

Actress Melissa McCarthy ("The Starling"); Lindsey Buckingham performs;

8Season 7

S7.E8 ∙ The Late Show's Celebration of Season 6

Mon, Sep 20, 2021

Celebrating Season 6;

9Season 7

S7.E9 ∙ Bob Woodward/Robert Costa/Leon Bridges

Tue, Sep 21, 2021

Journalists/authors Bob Woodward and Robert Costa (book, "Peril"); Leon Bridges performs;

10Season 7

S7.E10 ∙ Shawn Mendes

Wed, Sep 22, 2021

Singer/songwriter Shawn Mendes;

11Season 7

S7.E11 ∙ Anderson Cooper/John Mayer

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

Journalist Anderson Cooper ("Anderson Cooper 360"); John Mayer performs;

12Season 7

S7.E12 ∙ Paul Giamatti/Jon Stewart

Mon, Sep 27, 2021

Actor Paul Giamatti ("A Mouthful of Air"); comic Jon Stewart;

13Season 7

S7.E13 ∙ Drew Carey/Phoebe Robinson

Tue, Sep 28, 2021

Game show host Drew Carey (The Price Is Right (1972)); actress Phoebe Robinson (Phoebe Robinson: Sorry, Harriet Tubman (2021));

14Season 7

S7.E14 ∙ Anita Hill/Alessandro Nivola

Wed, Sep 29, 2021

Lawyer Anita Hill; actor Alessandro Nivola ("The Many Saints of Newark");

15Season 7

S7.E15 ∙ John Lithgow/Theo Croker/Wyclef Jean

Thu, Sep 30, 2021

Actor John Lithgow ("Dexter: New Blood"); Theo Croker and Wyclef Jean perform;

16Season 7

S7.E16 ∙ Rebecca Ferguson

Fri, Oct 1, 2021

Actress Rebecca Ferguson (Dune (2021));

17Season 7

S7.E17 ∙ Julianna Margulies/Toby Keith

Mon, Oct 4, 2021

Actress Julianna Margulies ("The Morning Show"); Toby Keith performs;

18Season 7

S7.E18 ∙ Michael Keaton/Zac Brown Band

Tue, Oct 5, 2021

Actor Michael Keaton ("Dopesick"); Zac Brown Band perform;

19Season 7

S7.E19 ∙ Bret Baier/Susie Essman

Wed, Oct 6, 2021

Journalist Bret Baier ("Special Report"); comic Susie Essman ("Curb Your Enthusiasm");

20Season 7

S7.E20 ∙ Sanjay Gupta/Denis Villeneueve

Thu, Oct 7, 2021

Author Dr. Sanjay Gupta; director Denis Villeneuve ("Dune");

21Season 7

S7.E21 ∙ Brian Cox/Sarah Snook/Kieran Culkin/Alan Ruck/Nicholas Braun/Matthew Macfadyen/J. Smith-Cameron

Fri, Oct 8, 2021

Actors Brian Cox, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck, Nicholas Braun, Matthew Macfadyen, and J. Smith-Cameron (HBO's Succession (2018));

22Season 7

S7.E22 ∙ Rep. Adam Schiff/Kacey Musgraves

Mon, Oct 18, 2021

Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif); Kacey Musgraves performs;

23Season 7

S7.E23 ∙ Nick Offerman/Charlamagne Tha God

Tue, Oct 19, 2021

Actor Nick Offerman ("The Great North"); radio and TV personality Charlamagne tha God;

24Season 7

S7.E24 ∙ Issa Rae/H.E.R.

Wed, Oct 20, 2021

Actress Issa Rae ("Insecure"); H.E.R. performs;

25Season 7

S7.E25 ∙ Timothee Chalamet/Zendaya

Thu, Oct 21, 2021

Actor Timothee Chalamet and actress Zendaya ("Dune");

26Season 7

S7.E26 ∙ Andie MacDowell/Lana Del Rey

Fri, Oct 22, 2021

Actress Andie MacDowell; Lana Del Rey performs;

27Season 7

S7.E27 ∙ Bruce Springsteen

Mon, Oct 25, 2021

Bruce Springsteen talks and performs;

28Season 7

S7.E28 ∙ Katie Couric/Gabby Barrett

Tue, Oct 26, 2021

Journalist/author Katie Couric (memoir, "Going There"); Gabby Barrett performs;

29Season 7

S7.E29 ∙ Elizabeth Banks/Jorja Fox

Wed, Oct 27, 2021

Actress/TV hostess Elizabeth Banks ("Press Your Luck"); actress Jorja Fox ("CSI: Vegas");

30Season 7

S7.E30 ∙ John Leguizamo/Thomasin McKenzie

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

Actor John Leguizamo; actress Thomasin McKenzie ("Last Night in Soho");

31Season 7

S7.E31 ∙ Trevor Noah/My Morning Jacket

Fri, Oct 29, 2021

TV host Trevor Noah ("The Daily Show"); My Morning Jacket perform;

32Season 7

S7.E32 ∙ David Byrne/Huma Abedin

Mon, Nov 1, 2021

David Byrne talks and performs with the cast of musical "American Utopia; Huma Abedin, Hillary Clinton's former aide;

33Season 7

S7.E33 ∙ Michael C. Hall/Michael Eric Dyson

Tue, Nov 2, 2021

Actor Michael C. Hall ("Dexter: New Blood"); author Michael Eric Dyson;

34Season 7

S7.E34 ∙ Andy Cohen/Thundercat

Wed, Nov 3, 2021

TV host/author Andy Cohen ("Glitter Every Day: 365 Quotes From Women I Love"); Thundercat performs;

35Season 7

S7.E35 ∙ Billy Porter/Annaleigh Ashford

Thu, Nov 4, 2021

Actor Billy Porter ("Cinderella"); actress Annaleigh Ashford ("B Positive" and "Impeachment: American Crime Story");

36Season 7

S7.E36 ∙ Tony Hale/Snail Mail

Fri, Nov 5, 2021

Actor Tony Hale ("Clifford the Big Red Dog"); Snail Mail performs;

37Season 7

S7.E37 ∙ Jonathan Karl/Brandi Carlile

Mon, Nov 8, 2021

Journalist/author Jonathan Karl (book, "Betrayal"); Brandi Carlile talks and performs;

38Season 7

S7.E38 ∙ SEXIEST MAN ALIVE

Tue, Nov 9, 2021

Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino; unveiling People's "Sexiest Man Alive";

39Season 7

S7.E39 ∙ Aubrey Plaza/Bruce Springsteen

Wed, Nov 10, 2021

Actress Aubrey Plaza ("King Knight" and "Best Sellers"); musician Bruce Springsteen;

40Season 7

S7.E40 ∙ Kenneth Branagh/Ellie Kemper

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

Veterans Day; director Kenneth Branagh ("Belfast"); actress Ellie Kemper ("Home Sweet Home Alone");

41Season 7

S7.E41 ∙ Jeff Goldblum/Rod Stewart

Fri, Nov 12, 2021

Actor Jeff Goldblum ("The World According to Jeff Goldblum"); Rod Stewart performs;

42Season 7

S7.E42 ∙ Paul Rudd/Sting

Mon, Nov 15, 2021

Actor Paul Rudd ("Ghostbusters: Afterlife" and "The Shrink Next Door"); Sting performs;

43Season 7

S7.E43 ∙ Eric Adams/Dwyane Wade

Tue, Nov 16, 2021

New York City Mayor-elect Eric Adams; former NBA player Dwyane Adams (memoir "Dwyane");

44Season 7

S7.E44 ∙ Adam Driver/America Ferrera

Wed, Nov 17, 2021

Actor Adam Driver (movies, "House of Gucci" and "The Last Duel"); actress America Ferrera (TV series, "Superstore");

45Season 7

S7.E45 ∙ Kevin Hart/Robert Plant/Alison Krauss

Fri, Nov 19, 2021

Actor/comic Kevin Hart ("True Story"); Robert Plant and Alison Krauss perform;

46Season 7

S7.E46 ∙ Andrew Garfield/Jose Andrés

Mon, Nov 22, 2021

Actor Andrew Garfield (movie, "Tick, Tick, Boom"); chef Jose Andres;

47Season 7

S7.E47 ∙ Lady Haha

Tue, Nov 23, 2021

Lady Gaga talks and performs with Tony Bennett;

48Season 7

S7.E48 ∙ Rosamund Pike/Peter Jackson

Wed, Nov 24, 2021

Actress Rosamund Pike (TV series, "The Wheel of Time"); film director Peter Jackson (mini-series, "The Beatles: Get Back");

49Season 7

S7.E49 ∙ Peter Jackson/Chelsea Cutler

Mon, Nov 29, 2021

Producer Peter Jackson (TV mini-series, "The Beatles: Get Back"); Chelsea Cutler performs;

50Season 7

S7.E50 ∙ Peter Dinklage/Lee Jung-jae/Aaron and Bryce Dessner

Tue, Nov 30, 2021

Actor Peter Dinklage (movie, "Cyrano") talks and performs with Aaron and Bryce Dessner (movie, "Cyrano"); actor Lee Jung-jae ("Squid Game");

1Season 8

S8.E1 ∙ Alex Wagner/Roy Wood Jr.

Tue, Sep 6, 2022

Journalist Alex Wagner (TV series, The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016)); comic Roy Wood Jr;

2Season 8

S8.E2 ∙ Gayle King & Tony Dokoupil/Betty Gilpin

Wed, Sep 7, 2022

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");

3Season 8

S8.E3 ∙ Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney/James Taylor

Thu, Sep 8, 2022

Actor Ryan Reynolds and actor Rob McElhenney (TV documentary series, "Welcome to Wrexham"); James Taylor performs;

4Season 8

S8.E4 ∙ Robert De Niro/Ethan Hawke/St. Vincent

Tue, Sep 13, 2022

Actor Robert DeNiro (movie, "Amsterdam"); actor Ethan Hawke (movie "Raymond and Ray"); St. Vincent performs;

5Season 8

S8.E5 ∙ Steve Carell/Phoenix

Wed, Sep 14, 2022

Actor Steve Carell (movie "Minions: The Rise of Gru", TV series "Space Force", mini-series "The Patient"); Phoenix performs;

6Season 8

S8.E6 ∙ Queen Latifah/Nina Totenberg

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

Actress Queen Latifah (TV series "The Equalizer", movies "Hustle" and "End of the Road"); legal correspondent Nina Totenberg;

7Season 8

S8.E7 ∙ Ana de Armas/Ken Burns/Sudan Archives

Mon, Sep 19, 2022

Actress Ana de Armas (movie, "Blonde"); filmmaker Ken Burns (TV mini-series, "The U.S. and the Holocaust"); Sudan Archives perform;

8Season 8

S8.E8 ∙ Billy Eichner/USAID Admin. Samantha Power

Tue, Sep 20, 2022

Actor Billy Eichner (movie, "Bros"); journalist Samantha Power;

9Season 8

S8.E9 ∙ Olivia Wilde/Dmytro Kuleba

Wed, Sep 21, 2022

Actress Olivia Wilde (movies "Don't Worry Darling" and "DC League of Super-Pets"); Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba;

10Season 8

S8.E10 ∙ Neil deGrasse Tyson/Phil Rosenthal

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

Astrophysicist/author Neil deGrasse Tyson (book, "Starry Messenger"); writer Phil Rosenthal:

11Season 8

S8.E11 ∙ Sigourney Weaver/Zeeko Zaki

Mon, Sep 26, 2022

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");

12Season 8

S8.E12 ∙ Samuel L. Jackson/Clarissa Ward

Tue, Sep 27, 2022

Actor Samuel L. Jackson (movie "Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank", TV series "The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey"); journalist Clarissa Ward;

13Season 8

S8.E13 ∙ Anderson Cooper/Sosie Bacon

Wed, Sep 28, 2022

Journalist Anderson Cooper (TV series, "Anderson Cooper 360° (2003)"); actress Sosie Bacon (movie, "Smile (2022)");

14Season 8

S8.E14 ∙ George Clooney/Alex G

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

Actor George Clooney (movie, "Ticket to Paradise"); Alex G performs;

15Season 8

S8.E15 ∙ Speaker Nancy Pelosi/Armando Iannucci/Dermot Kennedy

Mon, Oct 3, 2022

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif); satirist Armando Iannucci;

16Season 8

S8.E16 ∙ Maggie Haberman/Tooning Out the News

Tue, Oct 4, 2022

New York Times journalist Maggie Haberman; Stephen Colbert Presents: Tooning Out the News;

17Season 8

S8.E17 ∙ Doctor Anthony Fauci/Cody Keenan

Wed, Oct 5, 2022

Immunologist Dr. Anthony Fauci; political advisor Cody Keenan;

18Season 8

S8.E18 ∙ Cate Blanchett/Domhnall Gleeson

Thu, Oct 6, 2022

Actress Cate Blanchett (movie, "Tar"); actor Domhnall Gleeson (TV mini-series "The Patient" and "The White House Plumbers"); "First Drafts with Evie Colbert";

19Season 8

S8.E19 ∙ Colin Farrell & Brendan Gleeson/Paul Mercurio

Mon, Oct 10, 2022

Actor Colin Farrell and actor Brendan Gleeson (movie, "The Banshees of Inisherin"); actor Paul Mercurio (TV series, "Neighbours");

20Season 8

S8.E20 ∙ John Lithgow/Wendell Pierce

Tue, Oct 11, 2022

Actor John Lithgow (TV series, "The Old Man"); actor Wendell Pierce (Broadway's "Death of a Salesman", movie "Don't Hang Up");

21Season 8

S8.E21 ∙ George Stephanopoulos/Marcia Gay Harden

Wed, Oct 12, 2022

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");

22Season 8

S8.E22 ∙ Jeremy Strong/Ed Sheeran

Thu, Oct 13, 2022

Actor Jeremy Strong (movie, "Armageddon Time"); Ed Sheeran performs;

23Season 8

S8.E23 ∙ Pete Buttigieg/Ina Garten

Mon, Oct 24, 2022

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg; chef Ina Garten;

24Season 8

S8.E24 ∙ Eddie Redmayne/George R.R. Martin

Tue, Oct 25, 2022

Actor Eddie Redmayne (movie, "The Good Nurse"); writer George R.R. Martin;

25Season 8

S8.E25 ∙ Aubrey Plaza/Nikole Hannah-Jones

Wed, Oct 26, 2022

Actress Aubrey Plaza (TV series "The White Lotus" and "Little Demon"); journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones;

26Season 8

S8.E26 ∙ Kerry Washington/Joe Walsh

Thu, Oct 27, 2022

Actress Kerry Washington (movie, "The School for Good and Evil"); Joe Walsh performs; Kids Pitch: Halloween;

27Season 8

S8.E27 ∙ Jennifer Hudson/Zosia Mamet

Mon, Oct 31, 2022

Actress/TV hostess Jennifer Hudson (TV series, "The Jennifer Hudson Show"); actress Zosia Mamet (TV series, "The Flight Attendant", movie "Alone Together");

28Season 8

S8.E28 ∙ Matthew Perry/James Taylor

Tue, Nov 1, 2022

Actor/author Matthew Perry (memoir, "Friends, Lovers, and The Big Terrible Thing"); James Taylor takes "The Colbert Questionert";

29Season 8

S8.E29 ∙ Elizabeth Warren/Ernest Moniz

Wed, Nov 2, 2022

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass); former U.S. energy secretary Ernest Moniz;

30Season 8

S8.E30 ∙ Bono

Thu, Nov 3, 2022

Bono talks and performs;

31Season 8

S8.E31 ∙ John Oliver/Cast of "The Lion King"

Mon, Nov 7, 2022

Comic John Oliver; unveiling People's "Sexiest Man Alive"; a performance by the Broadway cast of "The Lion King";

32Season 8

S8.E32 ∙ John Dickerson/Mike Birbiglia

Tue, Nov 8, 2022

Covering the midterm elections; CBS News correspondent John Dickerson; comic Mike Birbiglia;

33Season 8

S8.E33 ∙ Rose McIver/Bono

Wed, Nov 9, 2022

Actress Rose McIver (TV series, "Ghosts"); Bono takes "The Colbert Questionert";

34Season 8

S8.E34 ∙ Emily Blunt/George Saunders

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

Actress Emily Blunt (TV series, "The English"); writer George Saunders;

35Season 8

S8.E35 ∙ Michelle Obama/Stromae

Mon, Nov 14, 2022

Former first lady Michelle Obama; Stromae performs;

36Season 8

S8.E36 ∙ Jon Stewart/LCD Soundsystem

Tue, Nov 15, 2022

TV host Jon Stewart (TV series, "The Problem with Jon Stewart"); LCD Soundsystem perform;

37Season 8

S8.E37 ∙ Michael Shannon/Tig Notaro

Wed, Nov 16, 2022

Actor Michael Shannon (TV series "George and Tammy" and "Little Demon"); comic Tig Notaro;

38Season 8

S8.E38 ∙ Michelle Williams/Phil Keoghan/Dierks Bentley

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

Actress Michelle Williams (movie, "The Fabelmans"); Phil Keoghan and Dierks Bentley and the winners of "Pickled";

39Season 8

S8.E39 ∙ Daniel Craig/Josh Johnson

Mon, Nov 21, 2022

Actor Daniel Craig (movie, "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery"); comic Josh Johnson performs;

40Season 8

S8.E40 ∙ Cate Blanchett/Paul Dano/Holly Humberstone

Tue, Nov 22, 2022

Actress Cate Blanchett (movie, "The School for Good and Evil") takes the Colbert Questionert; actor Paul Dano (movie, "The Fablemans"); Holly Humberstone performs;

41Season 8

S8.E41 ∙ Jake Gyllenhaal/Elizabeth Debicki

Wed, Nov 23, 2022

Actor Jake Gyllenhaal (movie, "Strange World"); actress Elizabeth Debicki (TV series, "The Crown"); special surprise guests;

42Season 8

S8.E42 ∙ Don Lemon/Gabrielle Union

Mon, Nov 28, 2022

Journalist Don Lemon; actress Gabrielle Union (movies "Strange World" and "The Inspection");

43Season 8

S8.E43 ∙ Sally Field/Maria Ressa

Tue, Nov 29, 2022

Actress Sally Field (TV series, "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty", movie, "80 for Brady"); Filipino-American journalist Maria Ressa;

44Season 8

S8.E44 ∙ Janet Yellen/Rob Delaney

Wed, Nov 30, 2022

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen; comic Rob Delaney;

45Season 8

S8.E45 ∙ John Krasinski/Sarah Polley

Thu, Dec 1, 2022

Actor John Krasinski (TV series, "Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan"); actress/writer/director Sarah Polley (movie, "Women Talking");

46Season 8

S8.E46 ∙ John David Washington/Naomi Osaka/Spoon

Mon, Dec 5, 2022

Actor John David Washington (movies "Amsterdam" and "The Piano Lesson"); tennis player Naomi Osaka; Spoon perform;

47Season 8

S8.E47 ∙ Red, White, & Greenland! Stephen Cold-Bear Is Lost in Space Force

Tue, Dec 6, 2022

Chief Master Sargeant of the Space Force Roger A. Towberman; karaoke with Sturgill Simpson;

48Season 8

S8.E48 ∙ Mariah Carey/Kumail Nanjiani

Wed, Dec 7, 2022

Mariah Carey takes "The Colbert Questionert"; actor Kumail Nanjiani (TV mini-series, "Welcome to Chippendales");

49Season 8

S8.E49 ∙ Alicia Keys/Eddie Izzard

Thu, Dec 8, 2022

Alicia Keys talks and performs; comic Eddie Izzard;

50Season 8

S8.E50 ∙ Common/Lily Collins

Mon, Dec 12, 2022

Rapper Common (Broadway's "Between Riverside and Crazy"); actress Lily Collins (TV series, "Emily in Paris");