Episode 1
Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, the War on Drugs
Sep 7, 2021
Breaking Mustache Newsflash. Stephen and Jon Batiste acknowledge the impact of Hurricane Ida in Louisiana. Stephen Colbert’s "Excuses Song" featuring Jon Batiste & Stay Human. Steve Martin, Martin Short & Selena Gomez discuss ‘Only Murders in the Building’. The War on Drugs perform "Living Proof" from their album ‘I Don’t Live Here Anymore’. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind.
Episode 2
Chris Wallace, Holland Taylor
Sep 8, 2021
Animal Earth. Italy Cam. "Stephen Colbert Presents: That’s Yeet. Dabbing on Fleek, Man!" Chris Wallace discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Countdown Bin Laden’. Holland Taylor discusses ‘The Chair’.
Episode 3
Sarah Paulson, Kacey Musgraves
Sep 9, 2021
Seditionist Round Up Roundup. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. A special appearance by ‘Blue’s Clues’ original host Steve Burns. Sarah Paulson discusses ‘Impeachment: American Crime Story’. Kacey Musgraves discusses her new album, ‘Star-Crossed’.
Episode 4
Jeff Daniels, Nate Burleson
Sep 13, 2021
Stephen and Jon Batiste acknowledge the death of George Wein. Jeff Daniels discusses ‘American Rust’. Nate Burleson discusses ‘CBS Mornings’.
Episode 5
Justice Stephen Breyer
Sep 14, 2021
Stephen acknowledges the death of Norm Macdonald. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Pleistocene-While. Pleistocene-While Presents: Suckmyass-While. Justice Stephen Breyer discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘The Authority of Court and the Peril of Politics’. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind.
Episode 6
Jessica Chastain, Stephen Sondheim
Sep 15, 2021
The Adventures of Mike Pence: To Coup or Not to Coup. Stephen Colbert’s Ball Gags. The Late Chic Presents: Stephen Colbert’s Slay Your Fleek. Jessica Chastain discusses ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’. Stephen Sondheim discusses ‘Company’ and ‘West Side Story’.
Episode 7
Melissa McCarthy, Lindsey Buckingham
Sep 16, 2021
Space News: Civilians In Space Edition. Disinformation Station. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Melissa McCarthy discusses ‘The Starling’ and the 10th anniversary of ‘Bridesmaids’. Lindsey Buckingham performs "On the Wrong Side" from his self-titled album.
Episode 8
The Late Show's Celebration of Season 6: This Time with Laughs!
Sep 20, 2021
The Late Show’s Celebration of Season 6: This Time with Laughs! Special clip show with The Late Show’s best Season 6 moments: monologues, Quarantine-While and Colbert Questionert segments and best guest appearances. Neil deGrasse Tyson takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from March 2 episode).
Episode 9
Bob Woodward, Robert Costa, Leon Bridges
Sep 21, 2021
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Bob Woodward & Robert Costa discuss recent politics and their new book, ‘Peril’. Leon Bridges performs "Motorbike" from his album ‘Gold-Diggers Sound’.
Episode 10
Shawn Mendes, Chris Turner
Sep 22, 2021
Climate Night. Shawn Mendes discusses climate change action and his new single, "Summer of Love". Chris Turner gives a stand-up performance.
Episode 11
Anderson Cooper, John Mayer
Sep 23, 2021
Disinformation Station. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. The Late Chic Presents: Stephen Colbert’s Slay Your Fleek. Anderson Cooper discusses his new book, ‘Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty’. John Mayer performs "Wild Blue" from his album ‘Sob Rock’.
Episode 12
Paul Giamatti, Jon Stewart
Sep 27, 2021
Breaking News. Jon Stewart takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from June 14 episode). Paul Giamatti discusses ‘Billions’.
Episode 13
Drew Carey, Phoebe Robinson
Sep 28, 2021
The Late Show’s Presidential Butt-tastic Ass-Travaganza: How Full of Crap Is He? Scandinavia’s Björking Nus. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Meanwild. Meanwild Presents: Meanwild After Dark. Drew Carey discusses ‘The Price Is Right’ and the show’s upcoming 50th anniversary. Phoebe Robinson discusses her new book, ‘Please Don’t Sit On My Bed In Your Outside Clothes’. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind.
Episode 14
Anita Hill, Alessandro Nivola
Sep 29, 2021
Apocalypse Dow: Countdown To Shutdown: Wanted: Debt or Alive. Stephen Colbert: Selling Out. Anita Hill discusses her new book, ‘Believing’. Alessandro Nivola discusses ‘The Many Saints of Newark’. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind.
Episode 15
John Lithgow, Theo Croker, Wyclef Jean
Sep 30, 2021
Apocalypse Dow: Countdown To Shutdown: Wanted: Debt or Alive. A surprise visit by Rudy Giuliani. John Lithgow discusses his new book, ‘A Confederacy of Dumptys’, and ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’. Theo Croker performs "State of the Union 444" from his album ‘BLK2LIFE’, featuring Wyclef Jean and with Jon Batiste providing musical accompaniment.
Episode 16
Rebecca Ferguson
Oct 1, 2021
Seditionist Round Up Roundup. Stephen’s Apology Fest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (special appearances by Pat Murphy and Brent Suter). Rebecca Ferguson discusses ‘Dune’.
Episode 17
Julianna Margulies, Toby Keith
Oct 4, 2021
Rich People – They’re Just Not Like Us: Us Pay Taxes. Kroggett’s Haunted Truck Translation Dictionary (special appearance by David Harbour). Julianna Margulies discusses ‘The Morning Show’ and her book, ‘Sunshine Girl: An Unexpected Life’. Toby Keith performs "Old School" from his forthcoming album ‘Peso In My Pocket’.
Episode 18
Michael Keaton, Zac Brown Band
Oct 5, 2021
The Social Notwork. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Michael Keaton discusses ‘The Flash’ and ‘Dopesick’. Zac Brown Band performs "Out in the Middle" from their album ‘The Comeback’.
Episode 19
Bret Baier, Susie Essman
Oct 6, 2021
Apocalypse Dow: Countdown To Meltdown: Dawn of the Debt. Critical Possible News? Crisis In Possibly! Breaking Maybe? Urgent Perhaps? Hispanic Heritage Month: Latino, Latinx, or Hispanic? (special appearances by José Andrés, America Ferrera, Rita Moreno, Danny Trejo and Cristo Fernández). Bret Baier discusses the 25th anniversary of Fox News, recent politics, and his new book, ‘To Rescue the Republic’. Susie Essman discusses ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind.
Episode 20
Sanjay Gupta, Denis Villeneuve
Oct 7, 2021
Stephen welcomes author Sanjay Gupta and director Denis Villeneuve.
Episode 21
The cast of "Succession"
Oct 8, 2021
Stephen welcomes the cast of the award-winning HBO series “Succession” in their first late-night appearance together: Brian Cox, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck, Nicholas Braun, Matthew Macfadyen, and J. Smith-Cameron.
Episode 22
Rep. Adam Schiff, Kacey Musgraves
Oct 18, 2021
Stephen welcomes Rep. Adam Schiff and a musical performance by Kacey Musgraves.
Episode 23
Nick Offerman, Charlamagne Tha God
Oct 19, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Nick Offerman and radio & TV personality Charlamagne tha God.
Episode 24
Issa Rae, H.E.R.
Oct 20, 2021
Stephen welcomes actress Issa Rae and a musical performance by H.E.R.
Episode 25
Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya
Oct 21, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Timothée Chalamet and actress Zendaya.
Episode 26
Andie MacDowell, Lana Del Rey
Oct 22, 2021
Stephen welcomes actress Andie MacDowell and a musical performance by Lana Del Rey.
Episode 27
Bruce Springsteen
Oct 25, 2021
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Bruce Springsteen.
Episode 28
Katie Couric, Gabby Barret
Oct 26, 2021
Stephen welcomes journalist Katie Couric and a musical performance by Gabby Barrett.
Episode 29
Elizabeth Banks, Jorja Fox
Oct 27, 2021
Stephen welcomes actress Elizabeth Banks and actress Jorja Fox.
Episode 30
John Leguizamo, Thomasin McKenzie
Oct 28, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo and actress Thomasin McKenzie.
Episode 31
Trevor Noah, My Morning Jacket
Oct 29, 2021
Stephen welcomes TV host Trevor Noah and a musical performance by My Morning Jacket.
Episode 32
David Byrne, Huma Abedin
Nov 1, 2021
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by David Byrne and political staffer Huma Abedin.
Episode 33
Michael C. Hall, Michael Eric Dyson
Nov 2, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Michael C. Hall and professor Michael Eric Dyson.
Episode 34
Andy Cohen, Thundercat
Nov 3, 2021
Stephen welcomes host Andy Cohen and a musical performance by Thundercat.
Episode 35
Billy Porter, Annaleigh Ashford
Nov 4, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Billy Porter and actress Annaleigh Ashford.
Episode 36
Tony Hale, Snail Mail
Nov 5, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Tony Hale and a musical performance by Snail Mail.
Episode 37
Jonathan Karl, Brandi Carlile
Nov 8, 2021
Stephen welcomes journalist Jonathan Karl plus an interview with and musical performance by Brandi Carlile.
Episode 38
Quentin Tarantino
Nov 9, 2021
Stephen welcomes filmmaker Quentin Tarantino and unveiling People’s Sexiest Man Alive.
Episode 39
Aubrey Plaza, Bruce Springsteen
Nov 10, 2021
Stephen welcomes actress Aubrey Plaza and musician Bruce Springsteen.
Episode 40
Kenneth Branagh, Ellie Kemper
Nov 11, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Kenneth Branagh and actress Ellie Kemper.
Episode 41
Jeff Goldblum, Rod Stewart
Nov 12, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum and Rod Stewart performance.
Episode 42
Paul Rudd, Sting
Nov 15, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Paul Rudd and a musical performance by Sting.
Episode 43
Eric Adams, Dwyane Wade
Nov 16, 2021
Stephen welcomes Mayor-elect of New York City Eric Adams and former professional basketball Dwyane Wade.
Episode 44
Adam Driver, America Ferrera
Nov 17, 2021
The FDA plans to authorize Pfizer boosters for all adults this week, and hundreds of QAnon believers are still in Dallas waiting for the late John F. Kennedy Jr. to show up. Next, The Late Show staff asks the superstars of WWE just one question. Stephen sits down with Adam Driver to talk "House of Gucci" and what motivates him to bring live theater experiences to members of the military with his organization Arts in the Armed Forces. America Ferrera returns to the show to talk about season two of “Gentefied,” the Netflix comedic drama she executive produces and directs.
Episode 45
Kevin Hart, Robert Plant, Alison Krauss
Nov 19, 2021
Nearly 1 in 10 younger U.S. children got a coronavirus shot in the first two weeks of eligibility, and the right wing media is still up in arms that Big Bird encouraged children to get shots in their arms. Meanwhile, a Pod Show exclusive Sesame Street story from A to Z! And Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh's pants caught on fire during a football game. Kevin Hart sits down with Stephen and explains why his new project is intentionally darker and less comedic than the work he’s been known for to date. “True Story” is streaming now on Netflix.
Episode 46
Andrew Garfield, José Andres
Nov 22, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Andrew Garfield and chef José Andrés.
Episode 47
Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett
Nov 23, 2021
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Lady Gaga with Tony Bennett.
Episode 48
Rosamund Pike, Peter Jackson
Nov 24, 2021
Stephen welcomes actress Rosamund Pike and film director Peter Jackson.
Episode 49
Peter Jackson, Chelsea Cutler
Nov 29, 2021
Stephen welcomes producer Peter Jackson and a musical performance by Chelsea Cutler.
Episode 50
Peter Dinklage, Lee Jung-Jae, Aaron & Bryce Dessner
Nov 30, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Peter Dinklage, actor Lee Jung-Jae, and a musical performance by Peter Dinklage & Aaron & Bryce Dessner “The National” from the film “Cyrano.”
Episode 51
Javier Bardem, Gang of Youths
Dec 1, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Javier Bardem and a musical performance by Gang of Youths.
Episode 52
Mahershala Ali, Jason Reynolds
Dec 2, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Mahershala Ali and author Jason Reynolds.
Episode 53
Jeff Goldblum, Natalie Hemby
Dec 3, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum and a musical performance by Natalie Hemby.
Episode 54
Jennifer Lawrence, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
Dec 6, 2021
Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Lawrence and a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.
Episode 55
Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon; Glass Animals
Dec 7, 2021
Stephen welcomes actress Kristin Davis, actress Cynthia Nixon, and a musical performance by Glass Animals.
Episode 56
Dr. David Agus; Natalie Hemby
Dec 8, 2021
Stephen welcomes Dr. David Agus, the lead COVID analyst for CBS news; and musical artist Natalie Hemby. Stephen introduces his latest segment "Romansplaining with Stephen Colbert" about dating.
Episode 57
Michael B. Jordan; Nathaniel Rateliff
Dec 9, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Michael B. Jordan. Nathaniel Rateliff joins Jon Batiste in a musical performance. Meanwhile!
Episode 58
Sting, David Alan Grier
Dec 10, 2021
Stephen welcome musical artist Sting, and actor David Alan Grier. Sting performs and takes the Colbert Questionnaire.
Episode 59
Keanu Reeves, Brett Eldredge
Dec 13, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves. Musical performance by Brett Eldredge.
Episode 60
Henry Cavill, Jonathan Groff
Dec 14, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Henry Cavill, actor Jonathan Groff.
Episode 61
Denzel Washington, Maggie Gyllenhaal
Dec 15, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Denzel Washington, actor Maggie Gyllenhaal. Stephen celebrates the 20th anniversary of "Lord of the Rings" with special guests.
Episode 62
Anderson Cooper
Dec 16, 2021
Stephen welcomes news anchor Anderson Cooper.
Episode 63
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Utkarsh Ambudkar
Jan 3, 2022
Stephen welcomes director of the Centers for Disease Control Dr. Rochelle Walensky and actor Utkarsh Ambudkar.
Episode 64
Jennifer Lawrence, Ralph Macchio, The Flaming Lips ft. Nell Smith
Jan 4, 2022
Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Lawrence, actor Ralph Macchio, and a musical performance by Nell & The Flaming Lips.
Episode 65
Eliana Kwartler, Amy Klobuchar, SAINt JHN
Jan 5, 2022
Episode 66
John Dickerson, Corey Hawkins
Jan 6, 2022
Episode 67
Keanu Reeves, Genesis Owusu
Jan 7, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves, and a musical performance by Genesis Owusu.
Episode 68
Gayle King, Tig Notaro
Jan 10, 2022
Stephen welcomes journalist Gayle King and comic Tig Notaro.
Episode 69
Bradley Cooper, Robert Finley, Dan Auerbach
Jan 11, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper and a musical performance by Robert Finley & Dan Auerbach.
Episode 70
Keanu Reeves, Caitriona Balfe
Jan 12, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves takes “The Colbert Questionert” and actress Caitriona Balfe.
Episode 71
Liev Schreiber, Allison Russell
Jan 13, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Liev Schreiber and a musical performance by Allison Russell.
Episode 72
Bradley Cooper, Corey Stoll, Geese
Jan 14, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper, actor Corey Stoll, and a musical performance by Geese.
Episode 73
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Ingrid Andress, Sam Hunt
Jan 17, 2022
Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and a musical performance by Ingrid Andress & Sam Hunt.
Episode 74
Brian Cox, Samantha Bee
Jan 18, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Brian Cox and TV personality Samantha Bee.
Episode 75
Christine Baranski, Nation of Language
Jan 19, 2022
Stephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski and a musical performance by Nation of Language.
Episode 76
Dionne Warwick, David Cross
Jan 20, 2022
Stephen welcomes singer Dionne Warwick and actor David Cross.
Episode 77
Elvis Costello
Jan 21, 2022
Stephen welcomes musician Elvis Costello and a musical performance by Elvis Costello & the Imposters.
Episode 78
Kristen Stewart, Jonathan Van Ness
Jan 24, 2022
Stephen welcomes actress Kristen Stewart and TV personality Jonathan Van Ness.
Episode 79
Joy Reid, Thomas Middleditch
Jan 25, 2022
Stephen welcomes TV host Joy Reid and actor Thomas Middleditch.
Episode 80
Adrien Brody, Lady Wray
Jan 26, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Adrien Brody and a musical performance by Lady Wray.
Episode 81
Kate Hudson, Oliver Hudson, St. Paul and the Broken Bones
Jan 27, 2022
Stephen welcomes actors Kate & Oliver Hudson and a musical performance by St. Paul & The Broken Bones.
Episode 82
Marlee Matlin, Mackenzie Davis
Jan 28, 2022
Stephen welcomes actress Marlee Matlin and actress Mackenzie Davis.
Episode 83
Whoopi Goldberg, Rep. Ro Khanna
Jan 31, 2022
Stephen welcomes TV personality Whoopi Goldberg and Rep. Ro Khanna.
Episode 84
Clarissa Ward, Faith Hill, Aurora
Feb 1, 2022
Stephen welcomes CNN chief international correspondent Clarissa Ward, singer and actress Faith Hill, and a musical performance by Aurora.
Episode 85
Tim McGraw, Martha Stewart
Feb 2, 2022
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Tim McGraw and TV personality Martha Stewart.
Episode 86
Dua Lipa, 2 Chainz
Feb 3, 2022
Stephen welcomes singer Dua Lipa and a musical performance by 2 Chainz.
Episode 87
Jeffrey Wright, Alex Borstein, Maxwell
Feb 14, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Jeffrey Wright, actress Alex Borstein, and a musical performance by Maxwell.
Episode 88
John Oliver, Future Islands
Feb 15, 2022
Stephen welcomes comic John Oliver and a musical performance by Future Islands.
Episode 89
Daniel Craig, Doris Kearns Goodwin
Feb 16, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Craig and biographer Doris Kearns Goodwin.
Episode 90
Margaret Brennan, Adam Scott
Feb 17, 2022
Stephen welcomes CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan, and actor Adam Scott.
Episode 91
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, alt-J
Feb 21, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt and a musical performance by Alt-J.
Episode 92
John Turturro, John Avlon
Feb 22, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor John Turturro and journalist John Avlon.
Episode 93
John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri, Russell Howard
Feb 23, 2022
Stephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann, political adviser Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri, former White House communications director, and comic Russell Howard.
Episode 94
Julia Ioffe, Thomas Lennon, Tears for Fears
Feb 24, 2022
Stephen welcomes journalist Julia Ioffe, actor Thomas Lennon, and a live performance by Tears for Fears.
Episode 95
Sam Waterston, Sophia Bush, John Oliver
Feb 25, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Sam Waterston, actress Sophia Bush, and “Rescue Dog Rescue” with John Oliver.
Episode 96
Bob Odenkirk, Pusha T
Feb 28, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Bob Odenkirk and a musical performance by Pusha T.
Episode 97
Sen. Bernie Sanders, Big Thief
Mar 1, 2022
Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Big Thief.
Episode 98
Andy Serkis, Fiona Hill
Mar 2, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Andy Serkis and former Russia adviser to the White House Fiona Hill. Plus, a 15th anniversary celebration of Americone Dream.
Episode 99
Kyle MacLachlan, Arian Moayed, Pusha T
Mar 3, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Kyle MacLachlan, actor Arian Moayed, and a live performance by Pusha T.
Episode 100
Anderson Cooper, Sutton Foster
Mar 7, 2022
Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and actress Sutton Foster.
Episode 101
John C. Reilly, Kristin Chenoweth
Mar 8, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor John C. Reilly and actress Kristin Chenoweth.
Episode 102
Michael McFaul, Denée Benton, Father John Misty
Mar 9, 2022
Stephen welcomes Amb. Michael McFaul, actress Denée Benton, and a musical performance by Father John Misty.
Episode 103
Marie Yovanovitch, Martha Stewart, Rex Orange County
Mar 10, 2022
Stephen welcomes Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch, entrepreneur Martha Stewart, and a live performance by Rex Orange County.
Episode 104
Aidy Bryant, Alex Edelman
Mar 11, 2022
Stephen welcomes actress Aidy Bryant and a live performance by comedian Alex Edelman.
Episode 105
Sandra Bullock, Billy Strings
Mar 14, 2022
Stephen welcomes actress Sandra Bullock and a musical performance by Billy Strings.
Episode 106
Anne Hathaway, Da'Vine Joy Randolph
Mar 15, 2022
Stephen welcomes actress Anne Hathaway and actress Da’Vine Joy Randolph.
Episode 107
Michael Bublé, Rose Matafeo
Mar 16, 2022
Stephen welcomes singer Michael Bublé and actress Rose Matafeo, with a live performance by Michael Bublé.
Episode 108
Chris Wallace, Wilmer Valderrama
Mar 28, 2022
Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Wallace and actor Wilmer Valderrama.
Episode 109
Hannah Gadsby, Sandra Bullock, Buffalo Nichols
Mar 29, 2022
Stephen welcomes comic Hannah Gadsby, actress Sandra Bullock, and a musical performance by Buffalo Nichols.
Episode 110
Elle Fanning, Ben Schwartz
Mar 30, 2022
Stephen welcomes actress Elle Fanning and actor Ben Schwartz.
Episode 111
Jane Krakowski, James McAvoy, Arlo Parks
Mar 31, 2022
Stephen welcomes actress Jane Krakowski, actor James McAvoy, and a musical performance by Arlo Parks.
Episode 112
John C. Reilly, Mandy Patinkin, Ken Burns
Apr 1, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor John C. Reilly, actor Mandy Patinkin, and filmmaker Ken Burns.
Episode 113
Shaquille O'Neal, Mayim Bialik
Apr 4, 2022
Stephen welcomes sports analyst Shaquille O'Neal and actress Mayim Bialik.
Episode 114
Jon Batiste, Oscar Isaac
Apr 5, 2022
Stephen welcomes musician Jon Batiste and actor Oscar Isaac.
Episode 115
Anderson Cooper, Thomas Rhett
Apr 6, 2022
Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a live performance by Thomas Rhett.
Episode 116
Pete Holmes, Elizabeth Alexander
Apr 7, 2022
Stephen welcomes comedian Pete Holmes and poet Elizabeth Alexander.
Episode 117
Chance the Rapper, Beanie Feldstein
Apr 11, 2022
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Chance the Rapper, and actress Beanie Feldstein.
Episode 118
Molly Shannon, Rep. Cori Bush
Apr 12, 2022
Stephen welcomes actress Molly Shannon and Rep. Cori Bush.
Episode 119
Claire Foy, Paul Bettany, Bright Eyes
Apr 13, 2022
Stephen welcomes actress Claire Foy, actor Paul Bettany, and a musical performance by Bright Eyes.
Episode 120
Hugh Laurie, Spoon
Apr 14, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Laurie and a musical performance by Spoon.
Episode 121
Josh Brolin, The Who
Apr 15, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin and a musical performance by The Who.
Episode 122
Julia Roberts, Wilco
Apr 18, 2022
Stephen welcomes actress Julia Roberts and a musical performance by Wilco.
Episode 123
Neil deGrasse Tyson, Emmy Blotnick
Apr 19, 2022
Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a performance by comedian Emmy Blotnick.
Episode 124
Alexander Skarsgård, Jack White
Apr 20, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Alexander Skarsgård and musician Jack White, with a live performance by Jack White.
Episode 125
Jon Bernthal, Alton Brown
May 2, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Jon Bernthal and TV chef Alton Brown!
Episode 126
Jose Andres, Ron Howard, Emily Bazelon, Lucius featuring Sheryl Crow and Celisse
May 3, 2022
Stephen welcomes humanitarian Jose Andres, director Ron Howard, legal commentator Emily Bazelon, and a music performance by Lucius featuring Sheryl Crow and Celisse.
Episode 127
Glenn Close, Sheryl Crow
May 4, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Glenn Close and musician Sheryl Crow.
Episode 128
Daniel Craig, Matt Walsh, Joy Oladokun
May 5, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Matt Walsh. Does the Colbert Questionnaire with Daniel Craig. Musical performance by Joy Oladokun
Episode 129
Chris O'Donnell, Elvis Costello
May 6, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Chris O'Donnell and singer-songwriter Elvis Costello!
Episode 130
Mark Esper, Judd Apatow
May 16, 2022
Stephen welcomes Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, and director Judd Apatow.
Episode 131
Ricky Gervais, Trombone Shorty
May 17, 2022
Guest Ricky Gervais talks about his comedy tour SuperNature followed by a performance from trombone and trumpet player Trombone Shorty.
Episode 132
Antony Blinken, TWICE
May 18, 2022
Stephen speaks with the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, followed by a performance from the South Korean girl group TWICE.
Episode 133
Mike Myers, Minha Kim, Beach House
May 19, 2022
Mike Myers discusses his comedy series The Pentaverate in which he has many roles and Minha Kim talks on the renewal of the epic series Pachinko.
Episode 134
Shaquille O'Neal, Sebastian Stan, Sharon Van Etten
May 20, 2022
Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal takes ”The Colbert Questionert,” Sebastian Stan talks on Pam and Tommy and indie-rock star Sharon Van Etten performs.
Episode 135
Jennifer Connelly, Patti LuPone
May 23, 2022
Jennifer Connelly talks about Top Gun: Maverick and Tony award-winning Patti LuPone performs from the revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Company.
Episode 136
Jacinda Ardern, Punch Brothers
May 24, 2022
Stephen welcomes Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and a musical performance performance by Punch Brothers.
Episode 137
Michael Che, James Stavridis
May 25, 2022
Stephen welcomes comedian Michael Che and Admiral James Stavridis.
Episode 138
Josh Brolin, Hugh Dancy
May 26, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin, and actor Hugh Dancy.
Episode 139
Jake Tapper, Joel Kim Booster
Jun 6, 2022
Gay Planet Earth. Breaking News. Jake Tapper discusses recent politics. Joel Kim Booster discusses Fire Island.
Episode 140
Robert De Niro, Rosie Perez
Jun 7, 2022
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Robert De Niro discusses the upcoming Tribeca Film Festival. Stephen and Robert De Niro acknowledge the death of Ray Liotta. Rosie Perez discusses Now & Then.
Episode 141
Rep. Adam Schiff, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kurt Vile
Jun 8, 2022
"Shoot Us With Shotguns". Dawn of the Planet of the Monkeypox. Representative Adam Schiff discusses recent politics. Chiwetel Ejiofor discusses The Man Who Fell to Earth. Kurt Vile performs "Mount Airy Hill (Way Gone)" from his album Watch My Moves.
Episode 142
Jon Batiste, Simu Liu
Jun 9, 2022
Special live episode following the January 6 Committee public hearing. The January 6th Show. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Jon Batiste takes the Colbert Questionert. Simu Liu discusses his new book, We Were Dreamers.
Episode 143
Bryan Cranston, Sen. Raphael Warnock
Jun 13, 2022
U-Heil. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Bryan Cranston discusses Jerry & Marge Go Large. Senator Raphael Warnock discusses recent politics and his new book, A Way Out of No Way.
Episode 144
Bob Woodward, Carl Bernstein, Bonnie Raitt
Jun 14, 2022
Bob Woodward & Carl Bernstein discuss recent politics and the upcoming 50th anniversaries of the Watergate scandal and their book, All the President's Men. Bonnie Raitt performs "Blame It on Me" from her album Just Like That…
Episode 145
Emma Thompson, Tom Segura
Jun 15, 2022
First Drafts: Father's Day Cards, with Stephen's wife, Evie. Emma Thompson discusses Good Luck to You, Leo Grande. Tom Segura discusses his new book, I'd Like to Play Alone, Please.
Episode 146
Tom Hanks, Regina Spektor
Jun 16, 2022
Late Show Family Meeting with Tom Hanks. Tom Hanks discusses Elvis. Regina Spektor performs "Becoming All Alone" from her album Home, Before and After.
Episode 147
Cory Booker, The Lumineers
Jun 20, 2022
Cyborgasm. Senator Cory Booker discusses recent politics. The Lumineers perform "A.M. Radio" from their album Brightside.
Episode 148
Werner Herzog, Roger Waters
Jun 21, 2022
Fast Earl’s Fake Elector Depot. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Rescue Dog Rescue with Emma Thompson (new footage from June 15 episode). Werner Herzog discusses his new book, ‘The Twilight World’. Roger Waters performs a medley of ‘The Happiest Days of Our Lives’ and ‘Another Brick in the Wall (Part 3)’.
Episode 149
Taika Waititi, David Sedaris
Jun 22, 2022
War for the Planet of the Monkeypox. Taika Waititi discusses ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ and his upcoming Star Wars film. David Sedaris discusses his new book, ‘Happy-Go-Lucky’.
Episode 150
Beto O’Rourke, Matilda Lawler
Jun 23, 2022
Stranger Hearings. Jeffery Miller and Alphonso Horne sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Beto O’Rourke discusses recent politics. Matilda Lawler discusses ‘Station Eleven’.
Episode 151
Wanda Sykes, Ronan Farrow
Jun 27, 2022
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Wanda Sykes discusses ‘The Upshaws’. Ronan Farrow discusses ‘Endangered’.
Episode 152
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Jimmie Allen
Jun 28, 2022
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez discusses recent politics. Jimmie Allen performs "Down Home" from his album ‘Tulip Drive’.
Episode 153
Adam Kinzinger, Karl Urban, Stephen Sanchez
Jun 29, 2022
Representative Adam Kinzinger discusses recent politics. Karl Urban discusses ‘The Boys’. Stephen Sanchez performs "Until I Found You" from his EP ‘Easy On My Eyes’.
Episode 154
Heidi Klum, Ibram X. Kendi
Jun 30, 2022
Crotch Wotch. The Late Show ’s Pride Month News Parade. Heidi Klum discusses ‘Making the Cut’ and ‘America’s Got Talent’. Ibram X. Kendi discusses his new books, ‘How to Raise an Antiracist’ and ‘Goodnight Racism’.
Episode 155
Billy Crystal, Paul Hollywood
Jul 18, 2022
Billy Crystal discusses ‘Mr. Saturday Night’. Paul Hollywood steps into the kitchen with Stephen and discusses his new book, ‘Bake’.
Episode 156
Ethan Hawke, Courtney Barnett
Jul 19, 2022
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Ethan Hawke discusses ‘The Last Movie Stars’. Courtney Barnett performs "Before You Gotta Go" from her album ‘Things Take Time, Take Time’.
Episode 157
Ice-T, Michael Pollan
Jul 20, 2022
Breaking Wind News. Rachael Price sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Stephen Colbert Presents: That’s Yeet: Dabbing on Fleek, Fam! Ice-T discusses his new book, ‘Split Decision’. Michael Pollan discusses his new book, ‘This Is Your Mind on Plants’.
Episode 158
Chris Hayes, Jack White
Jul 21, 2022
Special live episode following the January 6 Committee public hearing. Chris Hayes discusses recent politics. The Late Show Presents: Maybe Dropping Soon, with Jack White (new footage from April 20 episode). Jack White performs "If I Die Tomorrow" from his album ‘Entering Heaven Alive’.
Episode 159
Jamie Raskin, Death Cab for Cutie
Jul 25, 2022
Everybody’s Got Something to Hide Except Me and My Monkeypox. St. Vincent sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Cyborgasm. Representative Jamie Raskin discusses recent politics. Death Cab for Cutie performs "Here to Forever" from their forthcoming album ‘Asphalt Meadows’.
Episode 160
Charlamagne tha God, Brett Gelman
Jul 26, 2022
5 Little Monkeypox Jumping on the Bed. St. Vincent sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Charlamagne tha God discusses recent politics and ‘Hell of A Week’. Brett Gelman discusses ‘Stranger Things’.
Episode 161
Amanda Seyfried, Stephen Merchant
Jul 27, 2022
St. Vincent sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Amanda Seyfried discusses ‘The Dropout’. Stephen Merchant discusses ‘The Outlaws’. Louis Cato performs "Look Within" from his album ‘Starting Now’, with Stay Human providing musical accompaniment.
Episode 162
Jonathan Karl, BJ Novak, St. Vincent
Jul 28, 2022
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. St. Vincent sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Jonathan Karl discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Betrayal’. B.J. Novak discusses ‘Vengeance’.
Episode 163
Patton Oswalt, Jennifer Granholm, James Taylor
Aug 1, 2022
James Taylor and Larry Goldings sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Patton Oswalt discusses ‘I Love My Dad’. Secretary Jennifer Granholm discusses recent politics.
Episode 164
Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Bianca Cristovao, James Taylor
Aug 2, 2022
James Taylor and Larry Goldings sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Wasted Time: The Rise and Fall of Clock App for iPhone. Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett & Tommy Vietor discuss recent politics. Bianca Cristovao gives a stand-up performance.
Episode 165
Ron Howard, Morfydd Clark, James Taylor
Aug 3, 2022
James Taylor and Larry Goldings sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Porcine-While. Ron Howard discusses ‘Thirteen Lives’. Morfydd Clark discusses ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’.
Episode 166
James Taylor, Colman Domingo
Aug 4, 2022
Fact-Check Check! James Taylor and Larry Goldings sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Breaking News. James Taylor discusses his career in music. Colman Domingo discusses ‘Euphoria’ and ‘Rustin’.
Episode 167
Luis Cato, Joe Walsh, Mindy Kaling, Senator Chris Murphy
Aug 8, 2022
Joe Walsh sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Mindy Kaling discusses ‘Never Have I Ever’. Senator Chris Murphy discusses recent politics.
Episode 168
Ben Stiller, D'Arcy Carden, Joe Walsh
Aug 9, 2022
Joe Walsh sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Space News: Moon City News. Space News: Cured Space Meat. Space News: England in Space. Ben Stiller discusses ‘Severance’. D’Arcy Carden discusses ‘A League of Their Own’.
Episode 169
Kieran Culkin, Run the Jewels, Joe Walsh
Aug 10, 2022
Joe Walsh sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Kieran Culkin discusses ‘Succession’. Run the Jewels performs "A Few Words for the Firing Squad (Radiation)" from their album ‘RTJ4’.
Episode 170
Karine Jean-Pierre, Tatiana Maslany, Joe Walsh
Aug 11, 2022
Joe Walsh sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Severance: The Lost Scenes of Steve C. (special appearances by Tramell Tillman, John Turturro and Adam Scott). Stephen announces the departure of bandleader Jon Batiste. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre discusses recent politics. Tatiana Maslany discusses ‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law’.
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