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

01. Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, the War on Drugs

Breaking Mustache Newsflash. Stephen and Jon Batiste acknowledge the impact of Hurricane Ida in Louisiana. Stephen Colbert’s "Excuses Song" featuring Jon Batiste & Stay Human. Steve Martin, Martin Short & Selena Gomez discuss ‘Only Murders in the Building’. The War on Drugs perform "Living Proof" from their album ‘I Don’t Live Here Anymore’. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind.

45min
September 7, 2021
Chris Wallace, Holland Taylor

02. Chris Wallace, Holland Taylor

Animal Earth. Italy Cam. "Stephen Colbert Presents: That’s Yeet. Dabbing on Fleek, Man!" Chris Wallace discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Countdown Bin Laden’. Holland Taylor discusses ‘The Chair’.

45min
September 8, 2021
Sarah Paulson, Kacey Musgraves

03. Sarah Paulson, Kacey Musgraves

Seditionist Round Up Roundup. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. A special appearance by ‘Blue’s Clues’ original host Steve Burns. Sarah Paulson discusses ‘Impeachment: American Crime Story’. Kacey Musgraves discusses her new album, ‘Star-Crossed’.

45min
September 9, 2021
Jeff Daniels, Nate Burleson

04. Jeff Daniels, Nate Burleson

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

45min
September 13, 2021
Justice Stephen Breyer

05. Justice Stephen Breyer

Stephen acknowledges the death of Norm Macdonald. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Pleistocene-While. Pleistocene-While Presents: Suckmyass-While. Justice Stephen Breyer discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘The Authority of Court and the Peril of Politics’. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind.

45min
September 14, 2021
Jessica Chastain, Stephen Sondheim

06. Jessica Chastain, Stephen Sondheim

The Adventures of Mike Pence: To Coup or Not to Coup. Stephen Colbert’s Ball Gags. The Late Chic Presents: Stephen Colbert’s Slay Your Fleek. Jessica Chastain discusses ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’. Stephen Sondheim discusses ‘Company’ and ‘West Side Story’.

45min
September 15, 2021
Melissa McCarthy, Lindsey Buckingham

07. Melissa McCarthy, Lindsey Buckingham

Space News: Civilians In Space Edition. Disinformation Station. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Melissa McCarthy discusses ‘The Starling’ and the 10th anniversary of ‘Bridesmaids’. Lindsey Buckingham performs "On the Wrong Side" from his self-titled album.

45min
September 16, 2021
The Late Show's Celebration of Season 6: This Time with Laughs!

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

The Late Show’s Celebration of Season 6: This Time with Laughs! Special clip show with The Late Show’s best Season 6 moments: monologues, Quarantine-While and Colbert Questionert segments and best guest appearances. Neil deGrasse Tyson takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from March 2 episode).

45min
September 20, 2021
Bob Woodward, Robert Costa, Leon Bridges

09. Bob Woodward, Robert Costa, Leon Bridges

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Bob Woodward & Robert Costa discuss recent politics and their new book, ‘Peril’. Leon Bridges performs "Motorbike" from his album ‘Gold-Diggers Sound’.

45min
September 21, 2021
Shawn Mendes, Chris Turner

10. Shawn Mendes, Chris Turner

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

45min
September 22, 2021
Anderson Cooper, John Mayer

11. Anderson Cooper, John Mayer

Disinformation Station. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. The Late Chic Presents: Stephen Colbert’s Slay Your Fleek. Anderson Cooper discusses his new book, ‘Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty’. John Mayer performs "Wild Blue" from his album ‘Sob Rock’.

45min
September 23, 2021
Paul Giamatti, Jon Stewart

12. Paul Giamatti, Jon Stewart

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

45min
September 27, 2021
Drew Carey, Phoebe Robinson

13. Drew Carey, Phoebe Robinson

The Late Show’s Presidential Butt-tastic Ass-Travaganza: How Full of Crap Is He? Scandinavia’s Björking Nus. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Meanwild. Meanwild Presents: Meanwild After Dark. Drew Carey discusses ‘The Price Is Right’ and the show’s upcoming 50th anniversary. Phoebe Robinson discusses her new book, ‘Please Don’t Sit On My Bed In Your Outside Clothes’. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind.

45min
September 28, 2021
Anita Hill, Alessandro Nivola

14. Anita Hill, Alessandro Nivola

Apocalypse Dow: Countdown To Shutdown: Wanted: Debt or Alive. Stephen Colbert: Selling Out. Anita Hill discusses her new book, ‘Believing’. Alessandro Nivola discusses ‘The Many Saints of Newark’. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind.

45min
September 29, 2021
John Lithgow, Theo Croker, Wyclef Jean

15. John Lithgow, Theo Croker, Wyclef Jean

Apocalypse Dow: Countdown To Shutdown: Wanted: Debt or Alive. A surprise visit by Rudy Giuliani. John Lithgow discusses his new book, ‘A Confederacy of Dumptys’, and ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’. Theo Croker performs "State of the Union 444" from his album ‘BLK2LIFE’, featuring Wyclef Jean and with Jon Batiste providing musical accompaniment.

45min
September 30, 2021
Rebecca Ferguson

16. Rebecca Ferguson

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

45min
October 1, 2021
Julianna Margulies, Toby Keith

17. Julianna Margulies, Toby Keith

Rich People – They’re Just Not Like Us: Us Pay Taxes. Kroggett’s Haunted Truck Translation Dictionary (special appearance by David Harbour). Julianna Margulies discusses ‘The Morning Show’ and her book, ‘Sunshine Girl: An Unexpected Life’. Toby Keith performs "Old School" from his forthcoming album ‘Peso In My Pocket’.

45min
October 4, 2021
Michael Keaton, Zac Brown Band

18. Michael Keaton, Zac Brown Band

The Social Notwork. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Michael Keaton discusses ‘The Flash’ and ‘Dopesick’. Zac Brown Band performs "Out in the Middle" from their album ‘The Comeback’.

45min
October 5, 2021
Bret Baier, Susie Essman

19. Bret Baier, Susie Essman

Apocalypse Dow: Countdown To Meltdown: Dawn of the Debt. Critical Possible News? Crisis In Possibly! Breaking Maybe? Urgent Perhaps? Hispanic Heritage Month: Latino, Latinx, or Hispanic? (special appearances by José Andrés, America Ferrera, Rita Moreno, Danny Trejo and Cristo Fernández). Bret Baier discusses the 25th anniversary of Fox News, recent politics, and his new book, ‘To Rescue the Republic’. Susie Essman discusses ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind.

45min
October 6, 2021
Sanjay Gupta, Denis Villeneuve

20. Sanjay Gupta, Denis Villeneuve

Stephen welcomes author Sanjay Gupta and director Denis Villeneuve.

45min
October 7, 2021
The cast of "Succession"

21. The cast of "Succession"

Stephen welcomes the cast of the award-winning HBO series “Succession” in their first late-night appearance together: Brian Cox, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck, Nicholas Braun, Matthew Macfadyen, and J. Smith-Cameron.

45min
October 8, 2021
Rep. Adam Schiff, Kacey Musgraves

22. Rep. Adam Schiff, Kacey Musgraves

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

45min
October 18, 2021
Nick Offerman, Charlamagne Tha God

23. Nick Offerman, Charlamagne Tha God

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

45min
October 19, 2021
Issa Rae, H.E.R.

24. Issa Rae, H.E.R.

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

45min
October 20, 2021
Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya

25. Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya

Stephen welcomes actor Timothée Chalamet and actress Zendaya.

45min
October 21, 2021
Andie MacDowell, Lana Del Rey

26. Andie MacDowell, Lana Del Rey

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

45min
October 22, 2021
Bruce Springsteen

27. Bruce Springsteen

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

45min
October 25, 2021
Katie Couric, Gabby Barret

28. Katie Couric, Gabby Barret

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

45min
October 26, 2021
Elizabeth Banks, Jorja Fox

29. Elizabeth Banks, Jorja Fox

Stephen welcomes actress Elizabeth Banks and actress Jorja Fox.

45min
October 27, 2021
John Leguizamo, Thomasin McKenzie

30. John Leguizamo, Thomasin McKenzie

Stephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo and actress Thomasin McKenzie.

45min
October 28, 2021
Trevor Noah, My Morning Jacket

31. Trevor Noah, My Morning Jacket

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

45min
October 29, 2021
David Byrne, Huma Abedin

32. David Byrne, Huma Abedin

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

45min
November 1, 2021
Michael C. Hall, Michael Eric Dyson

33. Michael C. Hall, Michael Eric Dyson

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

45min
November 2, 2021
Andy Cohen, Thundercat

34. Andy Cohen, Thundercat

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

45min
November 3, 2021
Billy Porter, Annaleigh Ashford

35. Billy Porter, Annaleigh Ashford

Stephen welcomes actor Billy Porter and actress Annaleigh Ashford.

45min
November 4, 2021
Tony Hale, Snail Mail

36. Tony Hale, Snail Mail

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

45min
November 5, 2021
Jonathan Karl, Brandi Carlile

37. Jonathan Karl, Brandi Carlile

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

45min
November 8, 2021
Quentin Tarantino

38. Quentin Tarantino

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

45min
November 9, 2021
Aubrey Plaza, Bruce Springsteen

39. Aubrey Plaza, Bruce Springsteen

Stephen welcomes actress Aubrey Plaza and musician Bruce Springsteen.

45min
November 10, 2021
Kenneth Branagh, Ellie Kemper

40. Kenneth Branagh, Ellie Kemper

Stephen welcomes actor Kenneth Branagh and actress Ellie Kemper.

45min
November 11, 2021
Jeff Goldblum, Rod Stewart

41. Jeff Goldblum, Rod Stewart

Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum and Rod Stewart performance.

45min
November 12, 2021
Paul Rudd, Sting

42. Paul Rudd, Sting

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

45min
November 15, 2021
Eric Adams, Dwyane Wade

43. Eric Adams, Dwyane Wade

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

45min
November 16, 2021
Adam Driver, America Ferrera

44. Adam Driver, America Ferrera

The FDA plans to authorize Pfizer boosters for all adults this week, and hundreds of QAnon believers are still in Dallas waiting for the late John F. Kennedy Jr. to show up. Next, The Late Show staff asks the superstars of WWE just one question. Stephen sits down with Adam Driver to talk "House of Gucci" and what motivates him to bring live theater experiences to members of the military with his organization Arts in the Armed Forces. America Ferrera returns to the show to talk about season two of “Gentefied,” the Netflix comedic drama she executive produces and directs.

45min
November 17, 2021
Kevin Hart, Robert Plant, Alison Krauss

45. Kevin Hart, Robert Plant, Alison Krauss

Nearly 1 in 10 younger U.S. children got a coronavirus shot in the first two weeks of eligibility, and the right wing media is still up in arms that Big Bird encouraged children to get shots in their arms. Meanwhile, a Pod Show exclusive Sesame Street story from A to Z! And Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh's pants caught on fire during a football game. Kevin Hart sits down with Stephen and explains why his new project is intentionally darker and less comedic than the work he’s been known for to date. “True Story” is streaming now on Netflix.

45min
November 19, 2021
Andrew Garfield, José Andres

46. Andrew Garfield, José Andres

Stephen welcomes actor Andrew Garfield and chef José Andrés.

45min
November 22, 2021
Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett

47. Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett

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

45min
November 23, 2021
Rosamund Pike, Peter Jackson

48. Rosamund Pike, Peter Jackson

Stephen welcomes actress Rosamund Pike and film director Peter Jackson.

45min
November 24, 2021
Peter Jackson, Chelsea Cutler

49. Peter Jackson, Chelsea Cutler

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

45min
November 29, 2021
Peter Dinklage, Lee Jung-Jae, Aaron & Bryce Dessner

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

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

45min
November 30, 2021
Javier Bardem, Gang of Youths

51. Javier Bardem, Gang of Youths

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

45min
December 1, 2021
Mahershala Ali, Jason Reynolds

52. Mahershala Ali, Jason Reynolds

Stephen welcomes actor Mahershala Ali and author Jason Reynolds.

45min
December 2, 2021
Jeff Goldblum, Natalie Hemby

53. Jeff Goldblum, Natalie Hemby

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

45min
December 3, 2021
Jennifer Lawrence, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

54. Jennifer Lawrence, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

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

45min
December 6, 2021
Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon; Glass Animals

55. Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon; Glass Animals

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

45min
December 7, 2021
Dr. David Agus; Natalie Hemby

56. Dr. David Agus; Natalie Hemby

Stephen welcomes Dr. David Agus, the lead COVID analyst for CBS news; and musical artist Natalie Hemby. Stephen introduces his latest segment "Romansplaining with Stephen Colbert" about dating.

45min
December 8, 2021
Michael B. Jordan; Nathaniel Rateliff

57. Michael B. Jordan; Nathaniel Rateliff

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

45min
December 9, 2021
Sting, David Alan Grier

58. Sting, David Alan Grier

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

45min
December 10, 2021
Keanu Reeves, Brett Eldredge

59. Keanu Reeves, Brett Eldredge

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

45min
December 13, 2021
Henry Cavill, Jonathan Groff

60. Henry Cavill, Jonathan Groff

Stephen welcomes actor Henry Cavill, actor Jonathan Groff.

45min
December 14, 2021
Denzel Washington, Maggie Gyllenhaal

61. Denzel Washington, Maggie Gyllenhaal

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

45min
December 15, 2021
Anderson Cooper

62. Anderson Cooper

Stephen welcomes news anchor Anderson Cooper.

45min
December 16, 2021
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Utkarsh Ambudkar

63. Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Utkarsh Ambudkar

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

45min
January 3, 2022
Jennifer Lawrence, Ralph Macchio, The Flaming Lips ft. Nell Smith

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

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

45min
January 4, 2022
Eliana Kwartler, Amy Klobuchar, SAINt JHN

65. Eliana Kwartler, Amy Klobuchar, SAINt JHN

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45min
January 5, 2022
John Dickerson, Corey Hawkins

66. John Dickerson, Corey Hawkins

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45min
January 6, 2022
Keanu Reeves, Genesis Owusu

67. Keanu Reeves, Genesis Owusu

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

45min
January 7, 2022
Gayle King, Tig Notaro

68. Gayle King, Tig Notaro

Stephen welcomes journalist Gayle King and comic Tig Notaro.

45min
January 10, 2022
Bradley Cooper, Robert Finley, Dan Auerbach

69. Bradley Cooper, Robert Finley, Dan Auerbach

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

45min
January 11, 2022
Keanu Reeves, Caitriona Balfe

70. Keanu Reeves, Caitriona Balfe

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

45min
January 12, 2022
Liev Schreiber, Allison Russell

71. Liev Schreiber, Allison Russell

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

45min
January 13, 2022
Bradley Cooper, Corey Stoll, Geese

72. Bradley Cooper, Corey Stoll, Geese

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

45min
January 14, 2022
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Ingrid Andress, Sam Hunt

73. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Ingrid Andress, Sam Hunt

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

45min
January 17, 2022
Brian Cox, Samantha Bee

74. Brian Cox, Samantha Bee

Stephen welcomes actor Brian Cox and TV personality Samantha Bee.

45min
January 18, 2022
Christine Baranski, Nation of Language

75. Christine Baranski, Nation of Language

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

45min
January 19, 2022
Dionne Warwick, David Cross

76. Dionne Warwick, David Cross

Stephen welcomes singer Dionne Warwick and actor David Cross.

45min
January 20, 2022
Elvis Costello

77. Elvis Costello

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

45min
January 21, 2022
Kristen Stewart, Jonathan Van Ness

78. Kristen Stewart, Jonathan Van Ness

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

45min
January 24, 2022
Joy Reid, Thomas Middleditch

79. Joy Reid, Thomas Middleditch

Stephen welcomes TV host Joy Reid and actor Thomas Middleditch.

45min
January 25, 2022
Adrien Brody, Lady Wray

80. Adrien Brody, Lady Wray

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

45min
January 26, 2022
Kate Hudson, Oliver Hudson, St. Paul and the Broken Bones

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

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

45min
January 27, 2022
Marlee Matlin, Mackenzie Davis

82. Marlee Matlin, Mackenzie Davis

Stephen welcomes actress Marlee Matlin and actress Mackenzie Davis.

45min
January 28, 2022
Whoopi Goldberg, Rep. Ro Khanna

83. Whoopi Goldberg, Rep. Ro Khanna

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

45min
January 31, 2022
Clarissa Ward, Faith Hill, Aurora

84. Clarissa Ward, Faith Hill, Aurora

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

45min
February 1, 2022
Tim McGraw, Martha Stewart

85. Tim McGraw, Martha Stewart

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

45min
February 2, 2022
Dua Lipa, 2 Chainz

86. Dua Lipa, 2 Chainz

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

45min
February 3, 2022
Jeffrey Wright, Alex Borstein, Maxwell

87. Jeffrey Wright, Alex Borstein, Maxwell

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

45min
February 14, 2022
John Oliver, Future Islands

88. John Oliver, Future Islands

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

45min
February 15, 2022
Daniel Craig, Doris Kearns Goodwin

89. Daniel Craig, Doris Kearns Goodwin

Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Craig and biographer Doris Kearns Goodwin.

45min
February 16, 2022
Margaret Brennan, Adam Scott

90. Margaret Brennan, Adam Scott

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

45min
February 17, 2022
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, alt-J

91. Joseph Gordon-Levitt, alt-J

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

45min
February 21, 2022
John Turturro, John Avlon

92. John Turturro, John Avlon

Stephen welcomes actor John Turturro and journalist John Avlon.

45min
February 22, 2022
John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri, Russell Howard

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

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

45min
February 23, 2022
Julia Ioffe, Thomas Lennon, Tears for Fears

94. Julia Ioffe, Thomas Lennon, Tears for Fears

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

45min
February 24, 2022
Sam Waterston, Sophia Bush, John Oliver

95. Sam Waterston, Sophia Bush, John Oliver

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

45min
February 25, 2022
Bob Odenkirk, Pusha T

96. Bob Odenkirk, Pusha T

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

45min
February 28, 2022
Sen. Bernie Sanders, Big Thief

97. Sen. Bernie Sanders, Big Thief

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

45min
March 1, 2022
Andy Serkis, Fiona Hill

98. Andy Serkis, Fiona Hill

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

45min
March 2, 2022
Kyle MacLachlan, Arian Moayed, Pusha T

99. Kyle MacLachlan, Arian Moayed, Pusha T

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

45min
March 3, 2022
Anderson Cooper, Sutton Foster

100. Anderson Cooper, Sutton Foster

Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and actress Sutton Foster.

45min
March 7, 2022
John C. Reilly, Kristin Chenoweth

101. John C. Reilly, Kristin Chenoweth

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

45min
March 8, 2022
Michael McFaul, Denée Benton, Father John Misty

102. Michael McFaul, Denée Benton, Father John Misty

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

45min
March 9, 2022
Marie Yovanovitch, Martha Stewart, Rex Orange County

103. Marie Yovanovitch, Martha Stewart, Rex Orange County

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

45min
March 10, 2022
Aidy Bryant, Alex Edelman

104. Aidy Bryant, Alex Edelman

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

45min
March 11, 2022
Sandra Bullock, Billy Strings

105. Sandra Bullock, Billy Strings

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

45min
March 14, 2022
Anne Hathaway, Da'Vine Joy Randolph

106. Anne Hathaway, Da'Vine Joy Randolph

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

45min
March 15, 2022
Michael Bublé, Rose Matafeo

107. Michael Bublé, Rose Matafeo

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

45min
March 16, 2022
Chris Wallace, Wilmer Valderrama

108. Chris Wallace, Wilmer Valderrama

Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Wallace and actor Wilmer Valderrama.

45min
March 28, 2022
Hannah Gadsby, Sandra Bullock, Buffalo Nichols

109. Hannah Gadsby, Sandra Bullock, Buffalo Nichols

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

45min
March 29, 2022
Elle Fanning, Ben Schwartz

110. Elle Fanning, Ben Schwartz

Stephen welcomes actress Elle Fanning and actor Ben Schwartz.

45min
March 30, 2022
Jane Krakowski, James McAvoy, Arlo Parks

111. Jane Krakowski, James McAvoy, Arlo Parks

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

45min
March 31, 2022
John C. Reilly, Mandy Patinkin, Ken Burns

112. John C. Reilly, Mandy Patinkin, Ken Burns

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

45min
April 1, 2022
Shaquille O'Neal, Mayim Bialik

113. Shaquille O'Neal, Mayim Bialik

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

45min
April 4, 2022
Jon Batiste, Oscar Isaac

114. Jon Batiste, Oscar Isaac

Stephen welcomes musician Jon Batiste and actor Oscar Isaac.

45min
April 5, 2022
Anderson Cooper, Thomas Rhett

115. Anderson Cooper, Thomas Rhett

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

45min
April 6, 2022
Pete Holmes, Elizabeth Alexander

116. Pete Holmes, Elizabeth Alexander

Stephen welcomes comedian Pete Holmes and poet Elizabeth Alexander.

45min
April 7, 2022
Chance the Rapper, Beanie Feldstein

117. Chance the Rapper, Beanie Feldstein

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

45min
April 11, 2022
Molly Shannon, Rep. Cori Bush

118. Molly Shannon, Rep. Cori Bush

Stephen welcomes actress Molly Shannon and Rep. Cori Bush.

45min
April 12, 2022
Claire Foy, Paul Bettany, Bright Eyes

119. Claire Foy, Paul Bettany, Bright Eyes

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

45min
April 13, 2022
Hugh Laurie, Spoon

120. Hugh Laurie, Spoon

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

45min
April 14, 2022
Josh Brolin, The Who

121. Josh Brolin, The Who

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

45min
April 15, 2022
Julia Roberts, Wilco

122. Julia Roberts, Wilco

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

45min
April 18, 2022
Neil deGrasse Tyson, Emmy Blotnick

123. Neil deGrasse Tyson, Emmy Blotnick

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

45min
April 19, 2022
Alexander Skarsgård, Jack White

124. Alexander Skarsgård, Jack White

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

45min
April 20, 2022
Jon Bernthal, Alton Brown

125. Jon Bernthal, Alton Brown

Stephen welcomes actor Jon Bernthal and TV chef Alton Brown!

45min
May 2, 2022
Jose Andres, Ron Howard, Emily Bazelon, Lucius featuring Sheryl Crow and Celisse

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

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

45min
May 3, 2022
Glenn Close, Sheryl Crow

127. Glenn Close, Sheryl Crow

Stephen welcomes actor Glenn Close and musician Sheryl Crow.

45min
May 4, 2022
Daniel Craig, Matt Walsh, Joy Oladokun

128. Daniel Craig, Matt Walsh, Joy Oladokun

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

45min
May 5, 2022
Chris O'Donnell, Elvis Costello

129. Chris O'Donnell, Elvis Costello

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

45min
May 6, 2022
Mark Esper, Judd Apatow

130. Mark Esper, Judd Apatow

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

45min
May 16, 2022
Ricky Gervais, Trombone Shorty

131. Ricky Gervais, Trombone Shorty

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

45min
May 17, 2022
Antony Blinken, TWICE

132. Antony Blinken, TWICE

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

45min
May 18, 2022
Mike Myers, Minha Kim

133. Mike Myers, Minha Kim

Mike Myers discusses his comedy series The Pentaverate in which he has many roles and Minha Kim talks on the renewal of the epic series Pachinko.

45min
May 19, 2022
Shaquille O'Neal, Sebastian Stan, Sharon Van Etten

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

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

45min
May 20, 2022
Jennifer Connelly, Patti LuPone

135. Jennifer Connelly, Patti LuPone

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

45min
May 23, 2022
Jacinda Ardern, Punch Brothers

136. Jacinda Ardern, Punch Brothers

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

45min
May 24, 2022
Michael Che, James Stavridis

137. Michael Che, James Stavridis

Stephen welcomes comedian Michael Che and Admiral James Stavridis.

45min
May 25, 2022
Josh Brolin, Hugh Dancy

138. Josh Brolin, Hugh Dancy

Stephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin, and actor Hugh Dancy.

45min
May 26, 2022
Jake Tapper, Joel Kim Booster

139. Jake Tapper, Joel Kim Booster

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

45min
June 6, 2022
Robert De Niro, Rosie Perez

140. Robert De Niro, Rosie Perez

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Robert De Niro discusses the upcoming Tribeca Film Festival. Stephen and Robert De Niro acknowledge the death of Ray

Liotta. Rosie Perez discusses Now & Then.

45min
June 7, 2022
Rep. Adam Schiff, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kurt Vile

141. Rep. Adam Schiff, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kurt Vile

"Shoot Us With Shotguns". Dawn of the Planet of the Monkeypox. Representative Adam Schiff discusses recent politics. Chiwetel Ejiofor discusses The Man

Who Fell to Earth. Kurt Vile performs "Mount Airy Hill (Way Gone)" from his album Watch My Moves.

45min
June 8, 2022
Jon Batiste, Simu Liu

142. Jon Batiste, Simu Liu

Special live episode following the January 6 Committee public hearing. The January 6th Show. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Jon Batiste takes the Colbert

Questionert. Simu Liu discusses his new book, We Were Dreamers.

45min
June 9, 2022
Bryan Cranston, Sen. Raphael Warnock

143. Bryan Cranston, Sen. Raphael Warnock

U-Heil. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Bryan Cranston discusses Jerry & Marge Go Large. Senator Raphael Warnock discusses recent politics and his new

book, A Way Out of No Way.

45min
June 13, 2022
Bob Woodward, Carl Bernstein, Bonnie Raitt

144. Bob Woodward, Carl Bernstein, Bonnie Raitt

Bob Woodward & Carl Bernstein discuss recent politics and the upcoming 50th anniversaries of the Watergate scandal and their book, All the President's Men.

Bonnie Raitt performs "Blame It on Me" from her album Just Like That…

45min
June 14, 2022
Emma Thompson, Tom Segura

145. Emma Thompson, Tom Segura

First Drafts: Father's Day Cards, with Stephen's wife, Evie. Emma Thompson discusses Good Luck to You, Leo Grande. Tom Segura discusses his new book, I'd

Like to Play Alone, Please.

45min
June 15, 2022
Tom Hanks, Regina Spektor

146. Tom Hanks, Regina Spektor

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

After.

45min
June 16, 2022
Cory Booker, The Lumineers

147. Cory Booker, The Lumineers

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

45min
June 20, 2022
Werner Herzog, Roger Waters

148. Werner Herzog, Roger Waters

Fast Earl’s Fake Elector Depot. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Rescue Dog Rescue with Emma Thompson (new footage from June 15 episode). Werner Herzog discusses his new book, ‘The Twilight World’. Roger Waters performs a medley of ‘The Happiest Days of Our Lives’ and ‘Another Brick in the Wall (Part 3)’.

45min
June 21, 2022
Taika Waititi, David Sedaris

149. Taika Waititi, David Sedaris

War for the Planet of the Monkeypox. Taika Waititi discusses ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ and his upcoming Star Wars film. David Sedaris discusses his new book, ‘Happy-Go-Lucky’.

45min
June 22, 2022
Beto O’Rourke, Matilda Lawler

150. Beto O’Rourke, Matilda Lawler

Stranger Hearings. Jeffery Miller and Alphonso Horne sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Beto O’Rourke discusses recent politics. Matilda Lawler discusses ‘Station Eleven’.

45min
June 23, 2022
Wanda Sykes, Ronan Farrow

151. Wanda Sykes, Ronan Farrow

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

45min
June 27, 2022
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Jimmie Allen

152. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Jimmie Allen

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

45min
June 28, 2022
Adam Kinzinger, Karl Urban, Stephen Sanchez

153. Adam Kinzinger, Karl Urban, Stephen Sanchez

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

45min
June 29, 2022
Heidi Klum, Ibram X. Kendi

154. Heidi Klum, Ibram X. Kendi

Crotch Wotch. The Late Show ’s Pride Month News Parade. Heidi Klum discusses ‘Making the Cut’ and ‘America’s Got Talent’. Ibram X. Kendi discusses his new books, ‘How to Raise an Antiracist’ and ‘Goodnight Racism’.

45min
June 30, 2022
Billy Crystal, Paul Hollywood

155. Billy Crystal, Paul Hollywood

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

45min
July 18, 2022
Ethan Hawke, Courtney Barnett

156. Ethan Hawke, Courtney Barnett

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Ethan Hawke discusses ‘The Last Movie Stars’. Courtney Barnett performs "Before You Gotta Go" from her album ‘Things Take Time, Take Time’.

45min
July 19, 2022
Ice-T, Michael Pollan

157. Ice-T, Michael Pollan

Breaking Wind News. Rachael Price sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Stephen Colbert Presents: That’s Yeet: Dabbing on Fleek, Fam! Ice-T discusses his new book, ‘Split Decision’. Michael Pollan discusses his new book, ‘This Is Your Mind on Plants’.

45min
July 20, 2022
Chris Hayes, Jack White

158. Chris Hayes, Jack White

Special live episode following the January 6 Committee public hearing. Chris Hayes discusses recent politics. The Late Show Presents: Maybe Dropping Soon, with Jack White (new footage from April 20 episode). Jack White performs "If I Die Tomorrow" from his album ‘Entering Heaven Alive’.

45min
July 21, 2022
Jamie Raskin, Death Cab for Cutie

159. Jamie Raskin, Death Cab for Cutie

Everybody’s Got Something to Hide Except Me and My Monkeypox. St. Vincent sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Cyborgasm. Representative Jamie Raskin discusses recent politics. Death Cab for Cutie performs "Here to Forever" from their forthcoming album ‘Asphalt Meadows’.

45min
July 25, 2022
Charlamagne tha God, Brett Gelman

160. Charlamagne tha God, Brett Gelman

5 Little Monkeypox Jumping on the Bed. St. Vincent sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Charlamagne tha God discusses recent politics and ‘Hell of A Week’. Brett Gelman discusses ‘Stranger Things’.

45min
July 26, 2022
Amanda Seyfried, Stephen Merchant

161. Amanda Seyfried, Stephen Merchant

St. Vincent sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Amanda Seyfried discusses ‘The Dropout’. Stephen Merchant discusses ‘The Outlaws’. Louis Cato performs "Look Within" from his album ‘Starting Now’, with Stay Human providing musical accompaniment.

45min
July 27, 2022
Jonathan Karl, BJ Novak, St. Vincent

162. Jonathan Karl, BJ Novak, St. Vincent

Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. St. Vincent sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Jonathan Karl discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Betrayal’. B.J. Novak discusses ‘Vengeance’.

45min
July 28, 2022
Patton Oswalt, Jennifer Granholm, James Taylor

163. Patton Oswalt, Jennifer Granholm, James Taylor

James Taylor and Larry Goldings sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Patton Oswalt discusses ‘I Love My Dad’. Secretary Jennifer Granholm discusses recent politics.

45min
August 1, 2022
Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Bianca Cristovao, James Taylor

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

James Taylor and Larry Goldings sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Wasted Time: The Rise and Fall of Clock App for iPhone. Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett & Tommy Vietor discuss recent politics. Bianca Cristovao gives a stand-up performance.

45min
August 2, 2022
Ron Howard, Morfydd Clark, James Taylor

165. Ron Howard, Morfydd Clark, James Taylor

James Taylor and Larry Goldings sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Porcine-While. Ron Howard discusses ‘Thirteen Lives’. Morfydd Clark discusses ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’.

45min
August 3, 2022
James Taylor, Colman Domingo

166. James Taylor, Colman Domingo

Fact-Check Check! James Taylor and Larry Goldings sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Breaking News. James Taylor discusses his career in music. Colman Domingo discusses ‘Euphoria’ and ‘Rustin’.

45min
August 4, 2022
Luis Cato, Joe Walsh, Mindy Kaling, Senator Chris Murphy

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

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

45min
August 8, 2022
Ben Stiller, D'Arcy Carden, Joe Walsh

168. Ben Stiller, D'Arcy Carden, Joe Walsh

Joe Walsh sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Space News: Moon City News. Space News: Cured Space Meat. Space News: England in Space. Ben Stiller discusses ‘Severance’. D’Arcy Carden discusses ‘A League of Their Own’.

45min
August 9, 2022
Kieran Culkin, Run the Jewels, Joe Walsh

169. Kieran Culkin, Run the Jewels, Joe Walsh

Joe Walsh sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Kieran Culkin discusses ‘Succession’. Run the Jewels performs "A Few Words for the Firing Squad (Radiation)" from their album ‘RTJ4’.

45min
August 10, 2022
Karine Jean-Pierre, Tatiana Maslany, Joe Walsh

170. Karine Jean-Pierre, Tatiana Maslany, Joe Walsh

Joe Walsh sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Severance: The Lost Scenes of Steve C. (special appearances by Tramell Tillman, John Turturro and Adam Scott). Stephen announces the departure of bandleader Jon Batiste. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre discusses recent politics. Tatiana Maslany discusses ‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law’.

45min
August 11, 2022