Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater.
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Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater.
Season 3 episodes
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Maggie Gyllenhaal, Graham Norton, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
45m
Stephen acknowledges the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in Houston. Maggie Gyllenhaal discusses ‘The Deuce’. Graham Norton discusses ‘The Graham Norton Show’ and his new book, ‘Holding’. Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real perform "Find Yourself" from their eponymous album.
Episode credits
Guest stars Lukas Nelson, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Graham Norton
Liev Schreiber, Joe Buck, Sonequa Martin-Green, Sheila E.
45m5.5 / 10
Sheila E. sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Liev Schreiber discusses ‘Ray Donovan’. Joe Buck discusses his career in broadcasting and his new book, ‘Lucky #######’. Sonequa Martin-Green discusses ‘Star Trek: Discovery’.
Episode credits
Guest stars Sonequa Martin-Green, Liev Schreiber, Joe Buck, Sheila E.
Senator Bernie Sanders, Caitriona Balfe, The National
45m5.5 / 10
Senator Bernie Sanders discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Guide to Political Revolution. Caitriona Balfe discusses ‘Outlander’. The National performs "Day I Die" from their album ‘Sleep Well Beast’.
Stephen acknowledges the impact of Hurricane Irma in Florida. Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Jessica Biel discusses ‘The Sinner’. Sonequa Martin-Green discusses ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ (new footage from September 6 episode). Late Show Presents: best moments of the week, including segments with Senator Bernie Sanders, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Graham Norton and Liev Schreiber.
Stephen acknowledges the impact of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and earthquakes in Mexico. Jeff Bridges discusses ‘Kingsman: The Golden Circle’ and shows Stephen how to relax with clay. Senator Jeff Flake discusses the Graham-Cassidy bill and his new book, ‘Conscience of a Conservative’. Miguel performs "Sky Walker" from his album ‘War & Leisure’.
Now That's What I Call Collusion! Jim Parsons discusses ‘Young Sheldon’. Pamela Adlon discusses ‘Better Things’. The Killers perform "The Man" from their album ‘Wonderful Wonderful’.
Episode credits
Guest stars Jim Parsons, Pamela Adlon, Brandon Flowers, Dave Keuning, Ronnie Vannucci Jr., Mark Stoermer
After Lawrence O'Donnell's leaked meltdown tape, Stephen releases his own. Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions, including a confession by Hillary Clinton (new footage from September 19 episode). Bobby Moynihan discusses his tenure in ‘Saturday Night Live’ and ‘Me, Myself & I’. Tatiana Maslany discusses ‘Stronger’ and sings "Heaven On Their Minds" from ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ with Stephen. Late Show Presents: best moments of the week, including segments with Clinton, Emma Stone, Jeff Bridges and Pamela Adlon.
Sterling K. Brown discusses ‘This Is Us’ and ‘Marshall’. Chance the Rapper discusses his work with Chicago Public Schools and his beliefs, and performs a new unreleased song with Daniel Caesar.
Nick Kroll, Michael Bloomberg, Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim
45m
Late Show Family Meeting with Nick Kroll. Kroll discusses ‘Big Mouth. Kroll and Stephen launch the hashtag "#PuberMe" in an effort to raise money for Puerto Rico relief. Michael Bloomberg discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Climate of Hope’. Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim discuss ‘Bedtime Stories’.
Episode credits
Guest stars Michael Bloomberg, Tim Heidecker, Nick Kroll, Eric Wareheim
Steve Martin, Mark Feuerstein, Steep Canyon Rangers
45m
Stephen becomes Steven Seagal. Hashtag #PuberMe: celebrities tweet awkward puberty photos of themselves in an effort to raise money for Puerto Rico relief. Steve Martin discusses ‘The Long-Awaited Album’, his new album with The Steep Canyon Rangers. Mark Feuerstein discusses ‘9JKL’. Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers perform "Caroline".
Hashtag #PuberMe: celebrities tweet awkward puberty photos of themselves in an effort to raise money for Puerto Rico relief. Jerry Seinfeld discusses ‘Jerry Before Seinfeld’, his new comedy special. Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Late Show Presents: best moments of the week, including segments with Sofía Vergara, Nick Kroll and Chance the Rapper.
Stephen acknowledges the mass shooting in Las Vegas. Hashtag #PuberMe: celebrities tweet awkward puberty photos of themselves in an effort to raise money for Puerto Rico relief. Pierce Brosnan discusses ‘The Foreigner’. Jason Alexander discusses ‘Hit the Road’. Ta-Nehisi Coates discusses the protests happening in the NFL and his new book, ‘We Were Eight Years in Power’.
Episode credits
Guest stars Jason Alexander, Pierce Brosnan, Ta-Nehisi Coates
Hashtag #PuberMe: celebrities tweet awkward puberty photos of themselves in an effort to raise money for Puerto Rico relief (special appearance by Neil deGrasse Tyson). Michael Weatherly discusses ‘Bull’. Natasha Leggero discusses ‘Dice’. Weatherly and Leggero also show their own awkward puberty photos. Paul Weller performs "Woo Sé Mama" from his album ‘A Kind Revolution’.
Hashtag #PuberMe: celebrities tweet awkward puberty photos of themselves in an effort to raise money for Puerto Rico relief. Kerry Washington discusses ‘Scandal. Russell Brand discusses his new book, ‘Recovery: Freedom from Our Addictions’. St. Vincent performs "New York" from her album ‘Masseduction’.
Hashtag #PuberMe: celebrities tweet awkward puberty photos of themselves in an effort to raise money for Puerto Rico relief (special appearance by Lin-Manuel Miranda); Stephen and Nick Kroll announce a $1 million donation. Morgan Freeman discusses ‘Madam Secretary’ and ‘The Story of Us’. Grace Gummer discusses ‘Mr. Robot’.
Donald Trump's pick-up lines in the '90s. Supreme Genetics. Kathy Bates discusses ‘Disjointed’. Nathan MacIntosh gives a stand-up performance. Late Show Presents: best moments of the week, including segments with Morgan Freeman, Kerry Washington, Russell Brand, Neil deGrasse Tyson and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Jackie Chan, Tig Notaro, Bob Schieffer, Trombone Shorty
45m
Stephen Colbert's interview of Mike Huckabee's interview of President Trump. Jon Stewart makes a cameo appearance, attempting to give President Trump "equal time". Trombone Shorty sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Jackie Chan discusses ‘The Foreigner’ and confirms the development of ‘Rush Hour 4’. Bob Schieffer discusses his new book, ‘Overload’. Piano-1-O-Fun with Jon Batiste: New Orleans.
Stephen Colbert's Cyborgasm. Tracee Ellis Ross discusses ‘Black-ish’. Luke Evans discusses ‘Professor Marston and the Wonder Women’. Jade Bird performs "Cathedral" from her album ‘Something American’.
Stephen Colbert's interview of Sean Hannity's interview of President Trump. Bill Murray discusses ‘New Worlds’, his new album with Jan Vogler. Claire Foy discusses ‘The Crown’ and ‘Breathe’. Bill Murray, Jan Vogler & Friends perform a medley of songs from ‘West Side Story’, included in the album.
President Trump and Rex Tillerson enter the Thunderdome. Potential border walls. Conan O'Brien discusses his career in late night, Conan on the road, and his special week of shows in New York. Tig Notaro discusses ‘One Mississippi’.
Stephen Colbert's interview of Maria Bartiromo's interview of President Trump. The O'Reilly Factors. Anna Faris discusses her new book, ‘Unqualified’. Amy Sedaris discusses ‘At Home with Amy Sedaris’. Tyminski performs "Southern Gothic" from his album of the same name.
Cork a Sock in It. Jake Tapper discusses recent politics. Shemar Moore discusses ‘S.W.A.T.’. Khalid performs "Young Dumb & Broke" from his album ‘American Teen’.
Hugh Laurie, Gretchen Carlson, Adam Savage, Michael Stevens
45m
Skeletons in the Cabinet. Hugh Laurie discusses ‘Chance’. Gretchen Carlson discusses her new book, ‘Be Fierce’. Adam Savage & Michael Stevens perform a song from their new show, ‘Brain Candy Live!’.
Stephen Colbert's interview of Lou Dobbs's interview of President Trump. Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Julianne Moore discusses ‘Suburbicon’. Jermaine Fowler discusses ‘Superior Donuts’. Fleet Foxes performs "Fool's Errand" from their album ‘Crack-Up’.
Russian Roundup. Stephen's own lifestyle brand, Covetton House, gets its own magazine. Dr. Phil McGraw discusses sex addictions (inspired by the Harvey Weinstein case) and fighting a bully. The Late Show Halloween Wiggle, featuring Run the Jewels. Captain Scott Kelly discusses his year-long mission for the NASA and his new book, ‘Endurance’.
Rescue Dog Rescue with Billy Eichner. Billy Eichner discusses ‘American Horror Story: Cult’ and plays "Hocus Pocus, Trump's White House or Both?" with Stephen. Anna Camp discusses ‘Good Girls Revolt’ and ‘Time and the Conways’. Weezer performs "Happy Hour" from their album ‘Pacific Daydream’.
Mark Ruffalo, Chris Matthews, Gilbert Gottfried, Thundercat
45m10.0 / 10
Stephen acknowledges the terrorist attack in Lower Manhattan. Thundercat sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Mark Ruffalo discusses ‘Thor: Ragnarok’. Chris Matthews discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Bobby Kennedy: A Raging Spirit’. Gilbert Gottfried discusses ‘Gilbert’.
Rugs: A Public Service Announcement. Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars (with Nicole Kidman). Nicole Kidman discusses ‘Big Little Lies’ and ‘The Killing of a Sacred Deer’. Jonathan Groff discusses ‘Hamilton’ and ‘Mindhunter’. Jonathan Groff and Stephen present ‘Mindhunter: The Musical’. Whitaker Media Rights Holding Company LLC World.
Episode credits
Guest stars Jonathan Groff, Nicole Kidman, Walter Isaacson
Whoopi Goldberg, Kathryn Hahn, Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile
45m
Spain't Misbehaving. Whoopi Goldberg discusses her love for holidays, recent politics and sexual abuse scandals, and her new line of sweaters. Kathryn Hahn discusses ‘A Bad Moms Christmas’. Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile perform "Over Everything" from their album ‘Lotta Sea Lice’.
Episode credits
Guest stars Whoopi Goldberg, Kurt Vile, Kathryn Hahn, Courtney Barnett, Donald Trump, Donald Glover, John Oliver
John Kelly's Asia Trip Itinerary. The "Colbert Emoji" is finally online. Ronan Farrow discusses his investigative report into the Harvey Weinstein sexual abuse allegations. Marvel's next breakout superhero: "Street Vendor" (starring Zach Cherry). Walter Isaacson discusses his new book, ‘Leonardo Da Vinci’. Kelsea Ballerini performs "I Hate Love Songs" from her album ‘Unapologetically’.
Stephen acknowledges the shooting in Sutherland Springs. Josh Gad discusses ‘Murder on the Orient Express’. Lawrence O'Donnell discusses his new book, ‘Playing with Fire’. Derek DelGaudio discusses ‘In & Of Itself’.
Jason Segel, Jeff Fager, Lesley Stahl, Mavis Staples
45m
World premiere of the trailer for ‘The Post’. Jason Segel discusses his new book, ‘Otherworld’. Jeff Fager & Lesley Stahl discuss ‘60 Minutes’'s 50th anniversary and the new book accompanying it, ‘Fifty Years of 60 Minutes’. Mavis Staples performs "Build a Bridge" from her album ‘If All I Was Was Black’, with Jeff Tweedy, Jon Batiste and Louis Cato providing musical accompaniment.
Sean Astin is Paul Manafort in ‘House Arrest’. Jon Stewart reveals Stephen's prize in ‘Night of Too Many Stars’. Norman Reedus discusses ‘Ride’. Sean Astin discusses ‘Stranger Things’. Pat McGann gives a stand-up performance.
Stephen Colbert's Cyborgasm: Sex Robot Edition. William H. Macy discusses ‘Shameless’. Jay Pharaoh discusses ‘White Famous’. Rationale performs "Fuel to the Fire" from his eponymous album.
The Trump Postcards: Asia Edition. There Are Too Many "Bad" Movies (with appearances from Keegan-Michael Key, Ellie Kemper, Jessica Williams, Andy Serkis, Chris O'Dowd and Bob Odenkirk). John Mulaney discusses ‘Kid Gorgeous’. The Late Show Presents: Maybe Coming Soon, with Jason Segel (new footage from November 7 episode). Late Show Presents: best moments of the week, including segments with Lawrence O'Donnell, Jay Pharaoh, Sean Astin and Jon Stewart.
Joe Biden discusses recent politics, including the events that occurred on Charlottesville, Virginia, and finding a way through grief; he also discusses his new book, ‘Promise Me, Dad’. Elton John discusses his musical career and ‘Diamonds’, his new music box set; he also performs "Crocodile Rock" and "I'm Still Standing".
Tyler Perry discusses his new book, ‘Higher Is Waiting’, and ‘Backseat’. Anthony Atamaniuk discusses ‘I Came Up with Christmas: A President Show Christmas’, the Christmas special for ‘The President Show’. John Avlon discusses his new book, ‘Washington's Farewell’.
Stephen takes issue with the latest "Sexiest Man Alive" issue. Stephen Colbert's Bench Warmers. Jordan Peele discusses ‘Get Out’. Alia Shawkat discusses ‘Arrested Development’ and ‘Search Party’. Paul Mecurio gives a stand-up performance.
Ben Affleck discusses ‘Justice League’, the upcoming 20th anniversary of ‘Good Will Hunting’ and recent sexual harassment accusations in Hollywood. Greta Gerwig discusses ‘Lady Bird’. Dead & Company perform "Jack Straw".
Go Fund Yourself. Norah O'Donnell discusses ‘CBS This Morning’. Late Show Presents: best moments of the week, including segments with Alia Shawkat, Joe Biden and Jordan Peele. Dead & Company perform "Uncle John's Band".
Senator Elizabeth Warren discusses recent politics and recent sexual harassment accusations in the country. Desus & Mero discuss their late-night show on Viceland. Vic Mensa performs "We Could Be Free" from his album ‘The Autobiography’
Gayle King discusses the recent allegations of sexual misconduct against Charlie Rose and shares some of "Oprah's Favorite Things". Daveed Diggs discusses ‘Wonder’. Gregory Porter performs a medley of "Mona Lisa" and "L-O-V-E" from his album ‘Nat King Cole & Me’.
Happy Thanksgiving (featuring Tony Robbins). The Big Furry Hat. John Leguizamo discusses ‘Latin History for Morons’. The Late Show Presents: Thanksgiving Turkey Tips with Our Friends at Butterball. The Late Show Presents: Thanksgiving Tips. Elton John performs "Bennie and the Jets".
Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars (with Justin Timberlake). Justin Timberlake discusses his upcoming gig at the Super Bowl LII halftime show and ‘Wonder Wheel’. Carmen Yulín Cruz, Mayor of San Juan, discusses the current situation in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria.
Michael Batiste, Jon's father, sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. A cameo appearance by Laura Benanti as Melania Trump. Kate Winslet discusses her career, ‘Wonder Wheel’ and the upcoming 20th anniversary of ‘Titanic’. Wolf Alice performs "Sadboy" from their album ‘Visions of a Life’.
Michael Batiste, Jon's father, sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Carol Burnett discusses the upcoming 50th anniversary of ‘The Carol Burnett Show’ and her new book, ‘In Such Good Company’. Lewis Black discusses recent politics and sexual harassment accusations, and his new comedy tour, ‘Joke's on US’.
Holiday Collusion Season. Galino & Farnes: The Attorney Guys. Billy Bush confirms the authenticity of the ‘Access Hollywood’ bus tape and discusses what happened with his career because of it. Gwendoline Christie discusses ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’. A The Late Show Holiday Classic (cameo appearance by Liam Neeson).
Hallmark Cards: The Roy Moore Collection. Saoirse Ronan discusses ‘Lady Bird’. Van Jones discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Beyond the Messy Truth’. Michelle Wolf discusses her stand-up special, ‘Nice Lady’.
Stephen presents new items from his own lifestyle brand, ‘Covetton House’. Ed Helms discusses ‘The Fake News with Ted Nelms’ and ‘Father Figures’. Christopher Jackson discusses ‘Bull’. Christopher Jackson and Stephen present ‘Bull: The Musical’. Bleachers performs "I Miss Those Days" from their album ‘Gone Now’.
Julie Chen/Joel Kinnaman/Talib Kweli feat. B.J. the Chicago Kid
45m
TV hostess Julie Chen (Big Brother (2000) and The Talk (2010)); actor Joel Kinnaman (Altered Carbon (2018)); Talib Kweli performs with BJ the Chicago Kid;
Pod Save America/Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson/Chris Stapleton
45m
Podcast hosts Tommy Vietor, Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett (Pod Save America (2017)); Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson (2 Dope Queens (2018)); Chris Stapleton performs.
Rose McGowan/Rand Paul/Jacob Williams/Curtis Harding
45m
Actress Rose McGowan (Citizen Rose (2018) and book, "Brave"); Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.); comedian Jacob Williams; Curtis Harding sits in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
Actress Wanda Sykes (Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate (2018)); actor Thomas Haden Church (Divorce (2016)); actress June Diane Raphael (Grace and Frankie (2015)); The Soul Rebels sit in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
Comic John Oliver (Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014)); actress Beanie Feldstein (The Female Brain (2017) and Lady Bird (2017)); chef Wolfgang Puck;
Actress Angela Bassett (Black Panther (2018), 9-1-1 (2018), Avengers: Infinity War (2018)); actor Jimmy O. Yang (Life of the Party (2018)); Jack Johnson performs;
Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys/Mindy Kaling/Ruth Bader Ginsburg
45m
Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys (The Americans (2013)); Mindy Kaling ("A Wrinkle in Time" and "Champions"). Also: Stephen works out with Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Emily Blunt/John Heilemann & Alex Wagner/Kacey Musgraves
45m
Actress Emily Blunt (A Quiet Place (2018) and Sherlock Gnomes (2018)); journalist John Heilemann and TV hostess Alex Wagner (CBS This Morning: Saturday (2012)); Kacey Musgraves performs.
Actor Martin Short (Love, Gilda (2018) and Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life (2018)); actress Aisha Tyler (Criminal Minds (2005) and Archer (2009));
Aubrey Plaza (Legion (2017) and An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn (2018)); Cookie Monster (book "The Joy of Cookies") joins Stephen for Midnight Confessions. Also: Rainbow Kitten Surprise performs.
Episode credits
Guest stars Aubrey Plaza, Ethan Goodpaster, Darrick Keller, Ela Melo, Jess Haney, Charlie Holt
Actress Cynthia Nixon discusses her campaign for Governor of New York; Alan Cumming (Instinct (2018)). Also: Franz Ferdinand performs with James Chance.
Jeffrey Wright (Westworld (2016)); Alexandra Wentworth (book "Go Ask Ali"); Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong comment on drug legalization. Also: Brothers Osborne perform.
Charlize Theron (Tully (2018)); director Ron Howard (Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)). Also: Producer J.J. Abrams ("The Play That Goes Wrong") joins Stephen for a crosstown adventure.
Mayim Bialik, Melissa McCarthy, Daniel Boulud, Run the Jewels
45m
Actress Mayim Bialik, from the CBS comedy THE BIG BANG THEORY; chef Daniel Boulud; special appearance by actress Melissa McCarthy; Run the Jewels celebrate Stephen Colbert's birthday.
Actor Benicio Del Toro (Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018)); actress Alison Brie (GLOW (2017)); actress Robin Thede (The Rundown with Robin Thede (2017)).
Actor Hugh Grant (A Very English Scandal (2018)); political commentator Margaret Hoover (Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (2018)); actress Laura Benanti. Also: Sean Donnelly performs stand-up.
Michael Moore/Eric Andre & Derrick Beckles/Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez/Jon Stewart
45m
Director Michael Moore; writers and comedians Eric Andre and Derrick Beckles; politician Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Also: A special appearance by Jon Stewart.
TV personalities Anderson Cooper (Anderson Cooper 360° (2003)) and Andy Cohen (Watch What Happens: Live (2009)); actor Dominic Cooper (Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018)); Beck performs;