Episode 1
Jim Gaffigan, Ann Curry
45m10.0 / 10
Stephen welcomes actor Jim Gaffigan and journalist Ann Curry.
Episode credits
Guest stars Jim Gaffigan, Ann Curry
TV series
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015TV-1411 seasons6.1 / 10
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.
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Episode 2
Vice President Joe Biden, Pixies
45m10.0 / 10
Stephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden and a musical performance by Pixies.
Episode credits
Guest stars Joe Biden
Episode 3
Pete Buttigieg, Graham Norton
45m
Stephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg and TV host Graham Norton.
Episode credits
Guest stars Pete Buttigieg, Graham Norton
Episode 4
Condoleezza Rice, Bill Skarsgård, Banks
45m
Stephen welcomes former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, actor Bill Skarsgård, and a musical performance by BANKS.
Episode credits
Guest stars Bill Skarsgård, Condoleezza Rice
Episode 5
Ansel Elgort, Jodi Kantor, Megan Twohey
45m
Stephen welcomes actor Ansel Elgort and journalists Jodi Kantor & Megan Twohey.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 6
James McAvoy; Stephen King; Vampire Weekend
45m10.0 / 10
Stephen welcomes actor James McAvoy, author Stephen King, and a musical performance by Vampire Weekend.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 7
Jake Tapper, Jon Lovett
45m
Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper and screenwriter Jon Lovett.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 8
Tom Hiddleston, Marie Osmond
45m
Stephen welcomes actor Tom Hiddleston and talk show host Marie Osmond.
Episode credits
Guest stars Tom Hiddleston, Marie Osmond
Episode 9
Elizabeth Warren, Barry Williams, Maureen McCormick, Christopher Knight, Eve Plumb, Mike Lookinland, Susan Olsen
45m
Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and actors Barry Williams, Maureen McCormick, Christopher Knight, Eve Plumb, Mike Lookinland & Susan Olsen (“The Brady Bunch”).
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 10
Billy Crystal, Thomas Rhett
45m
Stephen welcomes actor Billy Crystal and a musical performance by Thomas Rhett.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 11
Taraji P. Henson, Aasif Mandvi, Kevin Camia
45m
Stephen welcomes actress Taraji P. Henson, actor Aasif Mandvi, and comic Kevin Camia.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 12
The Best of Season 4: The Greatest Season 4 of All Time!
45m
A recap of the best moments of Season 4.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 13
Paul McCartney
45m
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Paul McCartney.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 14
Whoopi Goldberg, Ta-Nehisi Coates
45m
Stephen welcomes talk show host Whoopi Goldberg and author Ta-Nehisi Coates.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 15
Renée Zellweger, Walton Goggins
45m
Stephen welcomes actress Renée Zellweger and actor Walton Goggins.
Episode credits
Guest stars Jacinda Ardern, Walton Goggins, Renée Zellweger
Episode 16
Sen. Bernie Sanders, Brittany Howard
45m
Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Brittany Howard.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 17
Patricia Heaton, Tegan and Sara
45m
Stephen welcomes actress Patricia Heaton plus an interview with and musical performance by Tegan & Sara.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 18
Hillary Rodham Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, Wilco
45m
Stephen welcomes former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton & daughter Chelsea Clinton and a musical performance by Wilco.
Episode credits
Guest stars Hillary Clinton, Chelsea Clinton
Episode 19
Rachel Maddow, Thom Yorke
45m
Stephen welcomes TV host Rachel Maddow and musician Thom Yorke.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 20
Rami Malek, Jill Soloway, Leah Bonnema
45m
Stephen welcomes actor Rami Malek, TV director Jill Soloway, and comic Leah Bonnema.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 21
Carrie Underwood, Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes
45m
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Carrie Underwood, filmmaker Kevin Smith, and actor Jason Mewes.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 22
Jon Hamm, Pete Alonso
45m
Stephen welcomes actor Jon Hamm and professional baseball player Pete Alonso.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 23
Neil deGrasse Tyson, Susan Rice
45m
Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and former national security adviser Susan Rice.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 24
Will Smith, Andrew Scott
45m
Stephen welcomes actor Will Smith and actor Andrew Scott.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 25
Jonathan Van Ness, Brett Gelman, Big Thief, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Pete Buttigieg
45m
Stephen welcomes TV personality Jonathan Van Ness, actor Brett Gelman, a musical performance by Big Thief, and special appearances by Democratic presidential hopefuls Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders & Pete Buttigieg.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 26
John Oliver, Amy Sedaris, Paul McCartney, Big Thief
45m
Stephen welcomes comic John Oliver, actress Amy Sedaris, singer-songwriter Paul McCartney, and a musical performance by Big Thief.
Episode credits
Guest stars John Oliver, Amy Sedaris, Buck Meek, Adrianne Lenker, Max Olearchik, James Krivchenia, Paul McCartney
Episode 27
Julie Andrews, Jonathan Groff, YUNGBLUD ft. Dan Reynolds
45m
Stephen welcomes actress Julie Andrews, actor Jonathan Groff, and a musical performance by YUNGBLUD ft. Dan Reynolds.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 28
John Lithgow, Camila Mendes, Julie Andrews
45m
Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow, actress Camila Mendes, and actress Julie Andrews.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 29
Ronan Farrow, Andrea Savage
45m
Stephen welcomes journalist Ronan Farrow and actress Andrea Savage.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 30
Steve Carell, Toby Keith
45m
Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell and a musical performance by Toby Keith.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 31
Eddie Murphy, Ree Drummond
45m
Stephen welcomes actor Eddie Murphy and blogger Ree Drummond.
Episode credits
Guest stars Eddie Murphy, Ree Drummond
Episode 32
Queen Latifah, Radhika Jones
45m
Stephen welcomes actress Queen Latifah, Radhika Jones, and editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 33
Jennifer Aniston, Thomas Middleditch
45m
Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Aniston and actor Thomas Middleditch.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 34
Norman Reedus, Cynthia Erivo, Miranda Lambert
45m
Stephen welcomes actor Norman Reedus, actress Cynthia Erivo, and a musical performance by Miranda Lambert.
Episode credits
Guest stars Miranda Lambert, Norman Reedus, Cynthia Erivo
Episode 35
Nancy Pelosi
45m
Stephen welcomes speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.
Episode credits
Guest stars Nancy Pelosi
Episode 36
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Conan O'Brien, Rob Corddry
45m
Stephen welcomes rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, TV host Conan O’Brien, and actor Rob Corddry.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 37
Tim McGraw, Senator Sherrod Brown
45m
Stephen welcomes country singer Tim McGraw and Sen Sherrod Brown.
Episode credits
Guest stars Sherrod Brown
Episode 38
Elizabeth Banks, Amy Klobuchar
45m
Stephen welcomes actress Elizabeth Banks and Senator Amy Klobuchar.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 39
Helen Mirren, Ian McKellen, “MasterChef Junior” Contestants
45m
Stephen welcomes actress Helen Mirren, actor Ian McKellen, and contestants from the “MasterChef Junior” contest.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 40
John Dickerson, King Princess
45m
Stephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson, and a musical performance by King Princess.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 41
Liev Schreiber, Daniel Kaluuya, Cold War Kids
45m
Stephen welcomes actor Liev Schreiber, actor Daniel Kaluuya, and a musical performance by Cold War Kids.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 42
Tim Robbins, Nicole Wallace
45m
Stephen welcomes actor Tim Robbins and political analyst Nicolle Wallace.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 43
Mark Ruffalo, Andy Cohen, Thom Yorke
45m
Stephen welcomes actor Mark Ruffalo, TV host Andy Cohen, and a musical performance by Thom Yorke.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 44
David Harbour, Karen Olivo, Aaron Tveit
45m
Stephen welcomes actor David Harbour plus an interview with and musical performance by Karen Olivo & Aaron Tveit.
Episode credits
Guest stars David Harbour, Karen Olivo, Aaron Tveit
Episode 45
Adam Driver, The 1975, Jacinda Ardern
45m
Stephen welcomes actor Adam Driver, a musical performance by The 1975, a special appearance by New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, and “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 1.
Episode credits
Guest stars Adam Driver, Matty Healy, George Daniel, Adam Hann, Ross MacDonald, Jacinda Ardern
Episode 46
Helena Bonham Carter, Lucy Lawless, Bret McKenzie
45m
Stephen welcomes actress Helena Bonham Carter, a special appearance by actress Lucy Lawless, actor Bret McKenzie, and “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 2.
Episode credits
Guest stars Lucy Lawless, Hillary Scott, Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley, Helena Bonham Carter, Bret McKenzie
Episode 47
John Heilemann, Alex Wagner
45m
Stephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann and journalist Alex Wagner, plus “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 3.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 48
Kamala Harris, Lady Antebellum
45m
Stephen welcomes Senator Kamala Harris and a musical performance by Lady Antebellum, plus “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 4.
Episode credits
Guest stars Peter Jackson, Kamala Harris, Viggo Mortensen, Hillary Scott, Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley, Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood
Episode 49
Daniel Craig, Lena Waithe
45m
Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Craig and actress Lena Waithe, plus “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 5.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 50
Robert De Niro, J.J. Abrams
45m
Stephen welcomes actor Robert De Niro and filmmaker J.J. Abrams.
Episode credits
Guest stars Robert De Niro, J.J. Abrams
Episode 51
Paul Rudd, Adrienne Warren
45m
Stephen welcomes actor Paul Rudd and actress Adrienne Warren.
Episode credits
Guest stars Paul Rudd, Adrienne Warren
Episode 52
LL Cool J, José Andrés
45m
Stephen welcomes actor LL Cool J, plus an interview with and a cooking demo by José Andrés.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 53
Eddie Redmayne, Joe Pera, Pharrell Williams
45m
Stephen welcomes actor Eddie Redmayne, comedian/actor Joe Pera, and a musical performance by Pharrell Williams.
Episode credits
Guest stars Eddie Redmayne, Joe Pera, Pharrell Williams
Episode 54
Scarlett Johansson, The Weeknd
45m
Stephen welcomes actress Scarlett Johansson, and a musical performance by The Weeknd.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 55
Pharrell Williams, Chris Parnell, The Weeknd
45m
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Pharrell Williams, actor Chris Parnell, and a musical performance by The Weeknd.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 56
Saoirse Ronan, Tom Brokaw
45m
Stephen welcomes actress Saoirse Ronan and journalist Tom Brokaw.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 57
Ed Harris, Florence Pugh, Jon Batiste
45m
Stephen welcomes actor Ed Harris, actress Florence Pugh, and a musical performance by Jon Batiste.
Episode credits
Guest stars Jon Batiste, Ed Harris, Florence Pugh
Episode 58
Clive Owen, Samantha Power, Thomas Rhett
45m
Stephen welcomes actor Clive Owen, former ambassador to the UN Samantha Power, and a musical performance by Thomas Rhett.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 59
Rep. Adam Schiff
45m
Stephen welcomes Rep. Adam Schiff.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 60
Mark Harmon, Caitlin Weierhauser
45m
Stephen welcomes actor Mark Harmon, a stand-up comedy performance by Caitlin Weierhauser, and a special appearance by the cast of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.”
Episode credits
Guest stars J.J. Abrams, Mark Harmon, Caitlin Weierhauser, Oscar Isaac, Naomi Ackie, John Boyega, Anthony Daniels, Daisy Ridley
Episode 61
Aaron Paul, Idina Menzel
45m
Stephen welcomes actor Aaron Paul and a musical performance by Idina Menzel.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 62
Jamie Foxx
45m
Stephen welcomes actor Jamie Foxx.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 63
Charlize Theron, Martha Stewart
45m
Stephen welcomes actress Charlize Theron and television personality Martha Stewart.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 64
Jennifer Hudson, Jonathan Pryce, Sharon Van Etten, Norah Jones
45m
Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Hudson, actor Jonathan Pryce, and a musical performance by Sharon Van Etten ft. Norah Jones.
Episode credits
Guest stars Jennifer Hudson, Jonathan Pryce, Sharon Van Etten, Norah Jones
Episode 65
Jane Fonda, Tan France, Miranda Lambert
45m
Stephen welcomes actress Jane Fonda, TV personality Tan France, and a musical performance by Miranda Lambert.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 66
Rose Byrne, Bobby Cannavale, Jamie Oliver, Kate Willett
45m
Stephen welcomes actress Rose Byrne, actor Bobby Cannavale, chef Jamie Oliver, and a comedy performance by Kate Willett.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 67
Larry David, Pedro Gonzalez
45m
Stephen welcomes actor Larry David with a comedy performance by Pedro Gonzalez.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 68
Bernie Sanders, Penn Badgley
45m
Stephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders and actor Penn Badgley.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 69
Laura Dern, Kesha
45m
Stephen welcomes actress Laura Dern plus an interview with and musical performance by Kesha.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 70
Joe Scarborough & Mika Brzezinski, Cast of TINA: The Tina Turner Musical
45m
Stephen welcomes TV hosts Joe Scarborough & Mika Brzezinski and a performance by the cast of “TINA: The Tina Turner Musical.”
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 71
Michael Bloomberg
45m
Stephen welcomes presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 72
Andrew Yang, Abby McEnany
45m
Stephen welcomes presidential candidate Andrew Yang and actress Abby McEnany.
Episode credits
Guest stars Abby McEnany, Andrew Yang
Episode 73
Josh Gad, Tamron Hall, Tiana Major9, Earthgang
45m
Stephen welcomes actor Josh Gad, journalist Tamron Hall, and a musical performance by Tiana Major9 & Earthgang.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 74
Jim Gaffigan, Tom Steyer
45m
Stephen welcomes stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan and American philanthropist Tom Steyer.
Episode credits
Guest stars Tom Steyer, Jim Gaffigan
Episode 75
Patrick Stewart, Dick Cavett
45m
Stephen welcomes actor Patrick Stewart and TV personality Dick Cavett.
Episode credits
Guest stars Dick Cavett, Patrick Stewart
Episode 76
John Mulaney
45m
Stephen welcomes John Mulaney.
Episode credits
Guest stars Tyler Bourke, John Mulaney
Episode 77
Chris Cuomo, David Alan Grier, Jon Stewart
45m
Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Cuomo, actor David Alan Grier, and a special appearance from actor Jon Stewart.
Episode credits
Guest stars Chris Cuomo, David Alan Grier
Episode 78
Antonio Banderas, Jay Hernandez
45m
Stephen welcomes actor Antonio Banderas and actor Jay Hernandez, from the CBS drama Magnum P.I.
Episode credits
Guest stars Jay Hernandez, Antonio Banderas
Episode 79
Steve Martin, Steep Canyon Rangers
45m
Stephen welcomes actor Steve Martin, and a musical performance by Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers.
Episode credits
Guest stars Steve Martin
Episode 80
Samantha Bee, Michael Stipe, Dana Carvey
45m6.0 / 10
Stephen welcomes actress Samantha Bee, singer-songwriter Michael Stipe and a special appearance by comedian Dana Carvey.
Episode credits
Guest stars Michael Stipe, Samantha Bee, Dana Carvey
Episode 81
Edie Falco, Fortune Feimster, Algiers, the cast of 'Cheer'
45m
Stephen welcomes actress Edie Falco, comedian Fortune Feimster, a musical performance by Algiers, and a special appearance by Monica Aldama, La’Darius Marshall, Jerry Harris & Gabi Butler from the cast of “Cheer.”
Episode credits
Guest stars Edie Falco, Fortune Feimster
Episode 82
James Taylor, Rob McElhenney, Triumph The Insult Comic Dog
45m
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter James Taylor, actor Rob McElhenney, and a special appearance by Triumph The Insult Comic Dog.
Episode credits
Guest stars Rob Mac, Robert Smigel, Lindsey Graham, Moses Sumney, James Taylor, Lev Parnas, Mitt Romney, Congressman Brad Sherman
Episode 83
John Leguizamo, Philip Rucker, Carol Leonnig
45m
Stephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo, reporter Philip Rucker, and journalist Carol Leonnig.
Episode credits
Guest stars John Leguizamo
Episode 84
Jim Carrey
45m
Stephen welcomes actor Jim Carrey.
Episode credits
Guest stars Jim Carrey
Episode 85
Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Patton Oswalt
45m
Stephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg and actor Patton Oswalt.
Episode credits
Guest stars Patton Oswalt
Episode 86
James Taylor, Joe Mantegna, Michael Kiwanuka
45m
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter James Taylor, actor Joe Mantegna, and a musical performance by Michael Kiwanuka.
Episode credits
Guest stars Joe Mantegna
Episode 87
John Oliver, Alex Ebert
45m
Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by Alex Ebert.
Episode credits
Guest stars John Oliver
Episode 88
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Moses Sumney
45m
Stephen welcomes actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus and a musical performance by Moses Sumney.
Episode credits
Guest stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Episode 89
Will Ferrell
45m
Stephen welcomes actor Will Ferrell.
Episode credits
Guest stars Will Ferrell
Episode 90
James Marsden, Sam Heughan, John Oliver
45m
Stephen welcomes actor James Marsden, actor Sam Heughan, and a special appearance by John Oliver.
Episode credits
Guest stars James Marsden, Sam Heughan, John Oliver
Episode 91
Rahm Emanuel, Hailee Steinfeld
45m
Stephen welcomes former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, and a musical performance by Hailee Steinfeld.
Episode credits
Guest stars Rahm Emanuel, Hailee Steinfeld
Episode 92
Chris Christie, Nathaniel Rateliff
45m
Stephen welcomes former Gov. Chris Christie and a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff.
Episode credits
Guest stars Nathaniel Rateliff, Chris Christie
Episode 93
Jason Segel, Charlotte Alter, Elizabeth Warren
45m
Stephen welcomes actor Jason Segel, journalist Charlotte Alter, and Senator Elizabeth Warren.
Episode credits
Guest stars Jason Segel
Episode 94
John Turturro, Charlamagne Tha God, KALEO
45m
Stephen welcomes actor John Turturro, radio personality Charlamagne Tha God, and a musical performance by KALEO.
Episode credits
Guest stars Charlamagne tha God, John Turturro
Episode 95
Tyra Banks, Coyote Peterson
45m
Stephen welcomes actress Tyra Banks and wildlife educator Coyote Peterson.
Episode credits
Guest stars Tyra Banks, Coyote Peterson
Episode 96
Ty Burrell, John Heilemann, James Taylor
45m
Stephen welcomes actor Ty Burrell, journalist John Heilemann, and a musical performance by James Taylor.
Episode credits
Guest stars Ty Burrell, James Taylor, John Heilemann
Episode 97
Anthony Mackie, Susan Glasser, David Alan Grier
45m
Stephen welcomes actor Anthony Mackie, journalist Susan Glasser, and actor David Alan Grier.
Episode credits
Guest stars Anthony Mackie
Episode 98
Chris Hayes, David Chang
45m
Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Hayes and TV personality David Chang.
Episode credits
Guest stars David Chang, Chris Hayes
Episode 99
Keith Urban, Casey Wilson
45m
Stephen welcomes actress Casey Wilson, plus an interview with and a musical performance by Keith Urban.
Episode credits
Guest stars Keith Urban, Casey Wilson
Episode 100
Neil deGrasse Tyson, Hannah Einbinder, Ty Burrell
45m
Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, a stand-up comedy performance by Hannah Einbinder, and a special appearance by Ty Burrell.
Episode credits
Guest stars Ty Burrell, Hannah Einbinder, Neil deGrasse Tyson
Episode 101
John Krasinski, Rachael & Vilray
45m
Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski and a musical performance by Rachael & Vilray.
Episode credits
Guest stars John Krasinski
Episode 102
Charles Barkley, Peter Sarsgaard
45m
Stephen welcomes former professional basketball player Charles Barkley and actor Peter Sarsgaard.
Episode credits
Guest stars Charles Barkley, Peter Sarsgaard
Episode 103
Hank Azaria, Suzy Nakamura
45m
Stephen welcomes actor Hank Azaria and actress Suzy Nakamura.
Episode credits
Guest stars Hank Azaria
Episode 104
Dr. Sanjay Gupta
45m
Stephen welcomes medical reporter Dr. Sanjay Gupta.
Episode credits
Guest stars Sanjay Gupta
Episode 105
John Oliver
45m
Stephen Colbert from home, with special guest John Oliver.
Episode credits
Guest stars John Oliver
Episode 106
Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Karl, John Prine
45m
Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Radcliffe, journalist Jonathan Karl, and a musical performance by John Prine.
Episode credits
Guest stars Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Karl, John Prine
Episode 107
Ryan Reynolds, Keith Urban
45m
Stephen welcomes actor Ryan Reynolds, and a musical performance by Keith Urban.
Episode credits
Guest stars Ryan Reynolds, Keith Urban
Episode 108
Nancy Pelosi, Alicia Keys
45m
Stephen welcomes Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, plus an interview with and musical performance by Alicia Keys.
Episode credits
Guest stars Nancy Pelosi, Alicia Keys, Joe Exotic
Episode 109
Lady Gaga, Chance The Rapper, Jim James
45m
Stephen welcomes singer Lady Gaga, Chance The Rapper, and a musical performance by Jim James.
Episode credits
Guest stars Lady Gaga, Chance the Rapper
Episode 110
Conan O'Brien, Michael Stipe
45m
Stephen welcomes TV host Conan O’Brien and a musical performance by Michael Stipe.
Episode credits
Guest stars Conan O'Brien, Michael Stipe
Episode 111
Senator Bernie Sanders, Brandi Carlile
45m
Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical tribute to John Prine by Brandi Carlile.
Episode credits
Guest stars Bernie Sanders
Episode 112
Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Jon Meacham, Dave Matthews
45m
Stephen welcomes hosts of “Pod Save America”: Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, & Tommy Vietor, author & presidential historian Jon Meacham, and a musical tribute to John Prine by Dave Matthews.
Episode credits
Guest stars Jon Meacham, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Jon Favreau, Dave Matthews
Episode 113
Matthew McConaughey, Sam Hunt
45m
Stephen welcomes actor Matthew McConaughey, and a musical performance by Sam Hunt.
Episode credits
Guest stars Matthew McConaughey
Episode 114
Dr. Jonathan LaPook, Cate Blanchett
45m
Stephen welcomes CBS News’ chief medical correspondent, Dr. Jonathan LaPook, and actress Cate Blanchett.
Episode credits
Guest stars Cate Blanchett
Episode 115
Shaquille O'Neal, Jessica Meir, Matt Berninger
45m
Stephen welcomes retired basketball player Shaquille O’Neal, astronaut Jessica Meir, and a musical performance by Matt Berninger of the National.
Episode credits
Guest stars Shaquille O'Neal
Episode 116
Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Steve Martin
45m
Stephen welcomes actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge and a special appearance by Steve Martin.
Episode credits
Guest stars Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Steve Martin
Episode 117
Trevor Noah, Willie, Lukas & Micah Nelson
45m
Stephen welcomes television host Trevor Noah, and a musical performance by Willie, Lukas & Micah Nelson.
Episode credits
Guest stars Trevor Noah
Episode 118
Michael Moore, Brett Eldredge
45m
Stephen welcomes filmmaker Michael Moore and a musical performance by Brett Eldredge.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 119
Nathan Lane, José Andrés
45m
Stephen welcomes actor Nathan Lane and Chef José Andrés.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 120
Bill Gates, Claire Danes, Mandy Patinkin
45m
Stephen welcomes co-founder of Microsoft Corporation Bill Gates, actress Claire Danes, and actor Mandy Patinkin.
Episode credits
Guest stars Bill Gates, Claire Danes, Mandy Patinkin
Episode 121
John Mulaney, John Fogerty
45m
Stephen welcomes comedian John Mulaney and a musical performance by John Fogerty.
Episode credits
Guest stars John Mulaney
Episode 122
Jake Gyllenhaal, M. Ward
45m
Stephen welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal, and a musical performance by M. Ward.
Episode credits
Guest stars Jake Gyllenhaal
Episode 123
Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg, Haim
45m
Stephen welcomes Senator Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg, former mayor of South Bend, Ind., and a musical performance by Haim.
Episode credits
Guest stars Pete Buttigieg, Amy Klobuchar, Este Haim, Danielle Haim, Alana Haim
Episode 124
Senator Chuck Schumer, Paul Giamatti
45m
Stephen welcomes Senator Chuck Schumer and actor Paul Giamatti.
Episode credits
Guest stars Paul Giamatti
Episode 125
Thandie Newton, Ina Garten, John Mulaney
45m
Stephen welcomes actress Thandie Newton, television host Ina Garten, and a special appearance by John Mulaney.
Episode credits
Guest stars Thandiwe Newton
Episode 126
Anderson Cooper, Mark Foster
45m
Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by Mark Foster.
Episode credits
Guest stars Anderson Cooper, Mark Foster
Episode 127
Stephen King, Sheryl Crow
45m
Stephen welcomes author Stephen King and a musical performance by Sheryl Crow.
Episode credits
Guest stars Stephen King, Sheryl Crow
Episode 128
Robert De Niro, Randy Newman
45m
Stephen welcomes actor Robert De Niro and a musical performance by Randy Newman.
Episode credits
Guest stars Robert De Niro, Randy Newman
Episode 129
Governor Andrew Cuomo, Christine and the Queens
45m
Stephen welcomes New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, and a musical performance by Christine & the Queens.
Episode credits
Guest stars Andrew Cuomo
Episode 130
Jake Tapper, Tame Impala
45m
Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper and a musical performance by Tame Impala.
Episode credits
Guest stars Jake Tapper
Episode 131
Christine Baranski, Ellie Kemper
45m
Stephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski and actress Ellie Kemper.
Episode credits
Guest stars Christine Baranski, Ellie Kemper
Episode 132
Hugh Laurie, Benjamin Gibbard
45m
Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Laurie and a musical performance by Benjamin Gibbard.
Episode credits
Guest stars Hugh Laurie
Episode 133
John Lithgow, Alison Roman
45m
Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and author Alison Roman.
Episode credits
Guest stars John Lithgow
Episode 134
Kumail Nanjiani, Andra Day, Elmo
45m
Stephen welcomes actor Kumail Nanjiani, a musical performance by Andra Day, and a special appearance by Elmo.
Episode credits
Guest stars Kumail Nanjiani
Episode 135
Gayle King, Amy Sedaris
45m
Stephen welcomes TV host Gayle King and actress Amy Sedaris.
Episode credits
Guest stars Gayle King, Amy Sedaris
Episode 136
Steve Carell, Wilco, Nick Kroll
45m
Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell, and a musical performance by Wilco, plus a special appearance by Nick Kroll.
Episode credits
Guest stars Nick Kroll, Steve Carell
Episode 137
Vice President Joe Biden
45m
Stephen welcomes Vice President Joe Biden.
Episode credits
Guest stars Joe Biden
Episode 138
Killer Mike, Chris Hayes
45m
Stephen welcomes rapper Killer Mike and political commentator Chris Hayes.
Episode credits
Guest stars Killer Mike, Chris Hayes
Episode 139
Keegan-Michael Key, Wes Moore
45m
Stephen welcomes actor Keegan-Michael Key and author Wes Moore.
Episode credits
Guest stars Keegan-Michael Key
Episode 140
Charlamagne Tha God, Tunde Adebimpe
45m
Stephen welcomes radio personality Charlamagne Tha God and a musical performance by Tunde Adebimpe of TV on the Radio.
Episode credits
Guest stars Charlamagne tha God, Tunde Adebimpe
Episode 141
Cory Booker, Brian Wilson
45m
Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and a musical performance by Brian Wilson.
Episode credits
Guest stars Brian Wilson, Cory Booker
Episode 142
Karen Bass, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Grace Potter
45m
Stephen welcomes Rep. Karen Bass, journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin, and a musical performance by Grace Potter with Jackson Browne, Marcus King & Lucius.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 143
Chris Wallace, Emmanuel Acho
45m
Stephen welcomes news anchor Chris Wallace, and sports analyst and former NFL athlete Emmanuel Acho.
Episode credits
Guest stars Chris Wallace
Episode 144
Stacey Abrams, Megan Rapinoe, The Flaming Lips
45m
Stephen welcomes politician Stacey Abrams, professional soccer player Megan Rapinoe, and a performance by The Flaming Lips.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 145
Wesley Lowery, Judd Apatow
45m
Stephen welcomes journalist Wesley Lowery and filmmaker Judd Apatow.
Episode credits
Guest stars Judd Apatow
Episode 146
John Dickerson, Black Pumas
45m
Stephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson and a musical performance by Black Pumas.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 147
Hasan Minhaj, Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit
45m
Stephen welcomes comedian Hasan Minhaj and a musical performance by Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 148
Sen. Kamala Harris, Milky Chance & Jack Johnson
45m
Stephen welcomes Senator Kamala Harris and a musical performance by Milky Chance & Jack Johnson.
Episode credits
Guest stars Kamala Harris, Clemens Rehbein, Philipp Dausch, Antonio Greger, Jack Johnson
Episode 149
Sherrilyn Ifill, Mike Birbiglia
45m
Stephen welcomes sherrilyn Ifill, President of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, and comic Mike Birbiglia.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 150
James Corden, Laura Benanti, Bright Eyes
45m
Stephen welcomes talk show host James Corden, actress Laura Benanti, and a musical performance by Bright Eyes.
Episode credits
Guest stars Laura Benanti, James Corden
Episode 151
John Bolton
45m
Stephen welcomes former national security advisor John Bolton.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 152
Jon Stewart
45m
Stephen welcomes comic Jon Stewart.
Episode credits
Guest stars Jon Stewart
Episode 153
Ibram X. Kendi, Patton Oswalt
45m
Stephen welcomes author Ibram X. Kendi and comedian Patton Oswalt.
Episode credits
Guest stars Patton Oswalt
Episode 154
Norah O'Donnell, IDK
45m
Stephen welcomes journalist Norah O’Donnell and a musical performance by IDK.
Episode credits
Guest stars Norah O'Donnell
Episode 155
Tom Hanks
45m
Stephen welcomes actor Tom Hanks.
Episode credits
Guest stars Tom Hanks
Episode 156
Ricky Gervais, Noah Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus
45m
Stephen welcomes actor Ricky Gervais and a musical performance by Noah Cyrus & Billy Ray Cyrus.
Episode credits
Guest stars Ricky Gervais
Episode 157
W. Kamau Bell, The Chicks
45m
Stephen welcomes television host W. Kamau Bell, and a musical performance by The Chicks.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 158
Andy Cohen, Phoebe Bridgers
45m
Stephen welcomes talk show host Andy Cohen and a musical performance by Phoebe Bridgers.
Episode credits
Guest stars Andy Cohen
Episode 159
Greta Thunberg, Keegan-Michael Key
45m
Stephen welcomes activist Greta Thunberg and actor Keegan-Michael Key.
Episode credits
Guest stars Keegan-Michael Key, Greta Thunberg
Episode 160
Mary Trump
45m
Stephen welcomes psychologist Mary Trump.
Episode credits
Guest stars Mary L. Trump
Episode 161
Ava DuVernay, Kristen Bell, Ben Folds
45m
Stephen welcomes filmmaker Ava DuVernay, actress Kristen Bell, and a musical performance by Ben Folds.
Episode credits
Guest stars Ava DuVernay, Kristen Bell, Ben Folds
Episode 162
Dr. Jon LaPook , Maroon 5
45m
Stephen welcomes Dr. Jon LaPook and a musical performance by Maroon 5.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 163
Laura Linney
45m
Stephen welcomes actress Laura Linney.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 164
April Ryan, Jason Sudeikis
45m
Stephen welcomes journalist April Ryan and actor Jason Sudeikis.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 165
Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner, Baby Rose
45m
Stephen welcomes political advisor Mark McKinnon, and journalist Alex Wagner. Plus a musical performance by Baby Rose.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 166
Susan Rice, Sheryl Crow
45m
Stephen welcomes former National Security Advisor Susan Rice and a musical performance by Sheryl Crow.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 167
Elizabeth Warren, Regina Spektor
45m
Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and a musical performance by Regina Spektor.
Where to watch The Late Show with Stephen ColbertEpisode 168
Bernie Sanders, Jon Batiste, Nathaniel Rateliff
45m
Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Jon Batiste & Nathaniel Rateliff.
Episode credits
Guest stars Bernie Sanders
Episode 169
Hillary Rodham Clinton, The Killers
45m
Stephen welcomes former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and a musical performance by The Killers.
Episode credits
Guest stars Hillary Clinton
Episode 170
Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Tim McGraw, Laura Benanti
45m
Stephen welcomes Hosts of “Pod Save America”: Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor, a musical performance by Tim McGraw, and a special appearance by actress Laura Benanti.
Episode credits
Guest stars Laura Benanti, Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Evelyn McGee-Colbert, Tim McGraw
Episode 171
Bland of Opportunity
45m
Stephen welcomes former Congressman Trey Gowdy, actor Keanu Reeves, and actor Alex Winter.
Episode credits
Guest stars Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, Trey Gowdy, Donald Trump, Rand Paul, Kimberly Guilfoyle, Larry Kudlow, Mike Pence
Episode 172
Nancy Pelosi, Lucinda Williams
45m
Stephen welcomes Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and a musical performance by Lucinda Williams.
Episode credits
Guest stars Nancy Pelosi, Lucinda Williams
Episode 173
Governor Chris Christie, Gregory Porter
45mfinale
Stephen welcomes former Gov. Chris Christie and a musical performance by Gregory Porter.
Episode credits
Guest stars Chris Christie, Gregory Porter, Melania Trump, Ronna Romney McDaniel, Ronna McDaniel, Ivanka Trump, Steve Doocy
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
More about The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Cast
Stephen ColbertSelf - Host
Nancy PelosiSelf - Guest
Ethan HawkeSelf - Guest
Hillary ClintonSelf - Guest
Jake GyllenhaalSelf - Guest
Jon LovettSelf - Guest
Pete ButtigiegSelf - Guest
Nick OffermanSelf - GuestCredits
- Written by
- Stephen Colbert, Michael Brumm, Nate Charny
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Talk Show
- Episodes
- 1,816
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
CBSUnited States- Spartina ProductionsUnited States
CBS StudiosUnited States
Themes
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