The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Episode 1

Bob Woodward, Luke Combs

Stephen welcomes journalist Bob Woodward and a musical performance by Luke Combs.

Episode 2

Janelle Monae, Jacob Soboroff

Stephen welcomes signer Janelle Monae and journalist Jacob Soboroff.

Episode 3

Drew Barrymore, Lang Lang

Stephen welcomes actress Drew Barrymore and a musical performance by Lang Lang.

Episode 4

Sarah Paulson, PJ Morton

Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Paulson and a musical performance by PJ Morton.

Episode 5

Moment of Ruth

Stephen welcomes Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster and actor Laurence Fishburne.

Episode 6

Desus Nice, The Kid Mero, Jake Isaac

Stephen welcomes TV hosts Desus Nice and The Kid Mero, and a musical performance by Jake Isaac.

Episode 7

Jeff Daniels, Yusuf / Cat Stevens

Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Daniels and a performance by Yusuf / Cat Stevens.

Episode 8

Rep. Katie Porter, Tony Romo

Stephen welcomes Rep. Katie Porter and sports analyst Tony Romo.

Episode 9

Mariah Carey, Rex Orange County

Stephen welcomes singer Mariah Carey and a musical performance by Rex Orange County.

Episode 10

Cory Booker, Public Enemy

Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and a musical performance by Public Enemy.

Episode 11

John Lithgow, Jonathan Alter

Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and journalist Jonathan Alter.

Episode 12

Fears of a Clown

Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke and Prosecutor Andrew Weissmann.

Episode 13

Dr. Jon LaPook, John Dickerson

Stephen welcomes CBS News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. LaPook and CBS News political analyst John Dickerson.

Episode 14

Jon Bon Jovi

Stephen welcomes singer Jon Bon Jovi for an interview and a musical performance.

Episode 15

Jerry Seinfeld, Ella Mai

Stephen welcomes actor Jerry Seinfeld and a musical performance by Ella Mai.

Episode 16

Pete Buttigieg, Future Islands

Stephen welcomes Mayor Pete Buttigieg and a musical performance by Future Islands.

Episode 17

Mindy Kaling, John Brennan

Stephen welcomes actress Mindy Kaling and Former CIA Director John Brennan.

Episode 18

Allison Janney, Richard Schiff, Martin Sheen, Bradley Whitford, Aaron Sorkin

Stephen welcomes the stars and creator of “The West Wing”: Allison Janney, Richard Schiff, Martin Sheen, Bradley Whitford, and Aaron Sorkin.

Episode 19

Joy Reid, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

Stephen welcomes television host Joy Reid and actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.

Episode 20

Dolly Parton, Ty Dolla $ign

Stephen welcomes singer Dolly Parton and a musical performance by Ty Dolla $ign.

Episode 21

Bruce Springsteen, Eva Longoria

Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen and actress Eva Longoria.

Episode 22

Andrew Cuomo, Matt Berninger

Stephen welcomes Governor Andrew Cuomo and a musical performance by Matt Berninger.

Episode 23

Sam Waterston

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: 2020 Campaign Coverage Special hosted by Sam Waterston.

Episode 24

Sacha Baron Cohen, Jeff Tweedy

Stephen welcomes actor Sacha Baron Cohen and musician Jeff Tweedy.

Episode 25

Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Sarah Cooper

Stephen welcomes medial reporter Dr. Sanjay Gupta and author Sarah Cooper.

Episode 26

Jaime Harrison, Elvis Costello

Stephen welcomes politician Jaime Harrison, plus an interview with and a musical performance by Elvis Costello.

Episode 27

Julie Andrews, Amy Walter, Sam Smith

Stephen welcomes actress Julia Andrews, political analyst Amy Walter with a musical performance by Sam Smith.

Episode 28

Jon Stewart, Neil deGrasse Tyson

Stephen welcomes actor Jon Stewart and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.

Episode 29

John Oliver, Cher, Jojo

Stephen welcomes TV Host John Oliver, singer Cher, plus a musical performance by Jojo.

Episode 30

Shepard Smith, Leon Bridges, Lucky Daye

Stephen welcomes CNBC's Chief general anchor Shepard Smith, and a musical performance by Leon Bridges and Lucky Daye.

Episode 31

Larry Wilmore, Laura Benanti

Stephen welcomes comedian Larry Wilmore and a musical performance by Laura Benanti.

Episode 32

Alex Wagner, John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Charlamagne Tha God, Jena Friedman, Maz Jobrani, Arcade Fire

Network presentation of The Late Show's Showtime Election Night Special, The hosts of "The Circus": Alex Wagner, John Heilemann and Mark McKinnon, Charlamagne Tha God, Jena Friedman, Maz Jobrani, and a musical performance by Arcade Fire.

Episode 33

Stacey Abrams, Thomas Middleditch

Stephen welcomes politician Stacey Abrams and actor Thomas Middleditch.

Episode 34

Hugh Grant, Sturgill Simpson

Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Grant and singer Sturgill Simpson.

Episode 35

Olivia Colman, Gillian Anderson, Kylie Minogue

Stephen welcomes actress Olivia Colman, actress Gillian Anderson, singer Kylie Minogue.

Episode 36

Michael Moore, Sara Bareilles, Steve Carell

Stephen welcomes filmmaker Michael Moore, singer Sara Bareilles and a special appearance by actor Steve Carell.

Episode 37

Jake Tapper, BENEE

Stephen welcomes American Journalist Jake Tapper, and a musical performance by BENEE.

Episode 38

Lewis Hamilton, Andrea Bocelli

Stephen welcomes Formula 1 racing driver Lewis Hamilton, and a musical performance by Andrea Bocelli.

Episode 39

11/18/20 (Matthew McConaughey, Cedric the Entertainer)

Stephen welcomes actor Matthew McConaughey and actor Cedric the Entertainer.

Episode 40

11/19/20 (LL Cool J, Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters)

Stephen welcomes actor LL Cool J, from the CBS drama NCIS: Los Angeles, musician Dave Grohl and a musical performance by Foo Fighters.

Episode 41

Glenn Close, Kane Brown, Swae Lee, Khalid

Glenn Close, Kane Brown, Swae Lee, Khalid

Episode 42

President Barack Obama, Brittany Howard

Episode 43

Rob Corddry, John Lithgow, Chef José Andrés

Rob Corddry, John Lithgow, Chef José Andrés

Episode 44

President Barack Obama, Vol. 2

President Barack Obama, Vol. 2

Episode 45

Bryan Cranston, Cori Bush

Bryan Cranston, Cori Bush

Episode 46

Kate Winslet, Michael Eric Dyson

Kate Winslet, Michael Eric Dyson

Episode 47

Christopher Krebs, Aubrey Plaza

Christopher Krebs, Aubrey Plaza

Episode 48

Common, Andrea Bocelli

Common, Andrea Bocelli

Episode 49

Meryl Streep, Chris Stapleton

Meryl Streep, Chris Stapleton

Episode 50

John Dickerson, Emily Bazelon, David Plotz, Greta Van Fleet

John Dickerson, Emily Bazelon, David Plotz, Greta Van Fleet

Episode 51

Rachel Maddow, Megan Thee Stallion

Rachel Maddow, Megan Thee Stallion

Episode 52

James Corden, Fleet Foxes

James Corden, Fleet Foxes

Episode 53

New Zealand Special

New Zealand Special

Episode 54

Chance The Rapper, Christopher Walken, Laura Benanti

Chance The Rapper, Christopher Walken, Laura Benanti

Episode 55

Whoopi Goldberg, Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen

Whoopi Goldberg, Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen

Episode 56

Tom Hanks, Leslie Odom Jr.

Tom Hanks, Leslie Odom Jr.

Episode 57

Joseph R. Biden, Dr. Jill Biden, Jon Batiste

Joseph R. Biden, Dr. Jill Biden, Jon Batiste

Episode 58

George Clooney

George Clooney

Episode 59

Stacey Abrams, RuPaul Charles, Maren Morris

Stacey Abrams, RuPaul Charles, Maren Morris

Episode 60

Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Anya Taylor-Joy

Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Anya Taylor-Joy

Episode 61

Amy Klobuchar, Adam Kinzinger, Jamila Woods

Amy Klobuchar, Adam Kinzinger, Jamila Woods

Episode 62

Rachel Brosnahan, Julien Baker

Rachel Brosnahan, Julien Baker

Episode 63

George Clooney, Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, The Mountain Goats

George Clooney, Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, The Mountain Goats

Episode 64

Chris Rock, Aubrey Plaza, Joss Stone

Chris Rock, Aubrey Plaza, Joss Stone

Episode 65

James Comey, Lili Reinhart

James Comey, Lili Reinhart

Episode 66

Samantha Bee, Paul Mescal

Samantha Bee, Paul Mescal

Episode 67

Bernie Sanders, FINNEAS

Bernie Sanders, FINNEAS

Episode 68

John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon & Alex Wagner, The War On Drugs

John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon & Alex Wagner, The War On Drugs

Episode 69

Cory Booker, Laura Benanti, Infinity Song

Cory Booker, Laura Benanti, Infinity Song

Episode 70

Jason Segel, Black Pumas

Jason Segel, Black Pumas

Episode 71

Jon Lovett, Jon Favreau, Tommy Vietor, Peter CottonTale, Chance the Rapper, Cynthia Erivo, Chicago Children's Choir, Kofi Lost

Jon Lovett, Jon Favreau, Tommy Vietor, Peter CottonTale, Chance the Rapper, Cynthia Erivo, Chicago Children's Choir, Kofi Lost

Episode 72

Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Derek DelGaudio, Frank Oz

Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Derek DelGaudio, Frank Oz

Episode 73

Serena Williams, Dayglow

Stephen welcomes professional tennis player Serena Williams and a musical performance by Dayglow.

Episode 74

Colin Firth, Stanley Tucci, Adrianne Lenker

Stephen welcomes actor Colin Firth, actor Stanley Tucci, and a musical performance by Adrianne Lenker.

Episode 75

Billy Crystal, Jackie Speier

Stephen welcomes actor Billy Crystal and Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.).

Episode 76

Viggo Mortensen, Charles Blow

Stephen welcomes actor Viggo Mortensen and journalist Charles Blow.

Episode 77

Joe Biden, Jill Biden, Kamala Harris

Stephen welcomes President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, and Vice President Kamala Harris.

Episode 78

Ethan Hawke, Mickey Guyton

Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke and a musical performance by Mickey Guyton.

Episode 79

Zendaya, James Martin

Stephen welcomes actress Zendaya and Father James Martin.

Episode 80

Salma Hayek, Mark Harris

Stephen welcomes actress Salma Hayek and journalist Mark Harris.

Episode 81

Tiffany Haddish, H.E.R.

Stephen welcomes actress Tiffany Haddish and a musical performance by H.E.R.

Episode 82

Robert Downey Jr., Tiffany Haddish, Metallica

Stephen welcomes actor Robert Downey Jr., actress Tiffany Haddish, and a musical performance by Metallica.

Episode 83

Queen Latifah, Steven Yeun

Stephen welcomes actress Queen Latifah and actor Steven Yeun.

Episode 84

John Oliver, Ingrid Andress

Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by Ingrid Andress.

Episode 85

Kristen Wiig, Rebecca Breeds

Stephen welcomes actress Kristen Wiig and actress Rebecca Breeds.

Episode 86

Blake Shelton

Stephen welcomes a talk and musical performance by Blake Shelton.

Episode 87

Bill Gates, Tune-Yards

Stephen welcomes co-founder of Microsoft Bill Gates and a musical performance by Tune-Yards.

Episode 88

Billie Eilish, Anna Palmer, Jake Sherman

Stephen welcomes singer Billie Eilish, Punchbowl News Co-Founders Anna Palmer & Jake Sherman.

Episode 89

Arsenio Hall, Tim Meadows, Celeste

Stephen welcomes actor Arsenio Hall, actor Tim Meadows and a musical performance by Celeste.

Episode 90

Regina King, Jamaal Bowman, Vic Mensa, Wyclef Jean, Peter Cottontale

Stephen welcomes actress Regina King, a special appearance by Rep. Jamaal Bowman, and a musical performance by Vic Mensa featuring Wyclef Jean and Peter Cottontale.

Episode 91

Andy Samberg, Clarissa Ward

Stephen welcomes actor Andy Samberg and journalist Clarissa Ward.

Episode 92

Neil deGrasse Tyson, Jon Batiste

Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a musical performance by Jon Batiste.

Episode 93

Paul Bettany, Metallica

Stephen welcomes actor Paul Bettany and a musical performance by Metallica.

Episode 94

Jane Fonda, The Hosts of “Virtue Signal”, Kings of Leon

Stephen welcomes actress Jane Fonda, the Hosts of “Virtue Signal”, and a musical performance by Kings of Leon.

Episode 95

Nicolle Wallace, Michaela Coel, Kings of Leon

Stephen welcomes TV host Nicolle Wallace, actress Michaela Coel, and a musical performance by Kings of Leon.

Episode 96

Riz Ahmed, Janelle Monáe

Stephen welcomes actor Riz Ahmed and a musical performance by Janelle Monáe.

Episode 97

Emmanuel Acho, Gina Yashere

Stephen welcomes sports analyst Emmanuel Acho and comedian Gina Yashere.

Episode 98

Aaron Paul, Billy Crystal, Lake Street Dive

Stephen welcomes actor Aaron Paul, actor Billy Crystal, and a musical performance by Lake Street Dive.

Episode 99

Dr. Anthony Fauci

Stephen welcomes Dr. Anthony Fauci.

Episode 100

Ringo Starr, Laura Benanti

Stephen welcomes musician Ringo Starr and a special appearance by actress Laura Benanti.

Episode 101

Lupita Nyong'o, Martin Freeman

Stephen welcomes actress Lupita Nyong’o and actor Martin Freeman.

Episode 102

Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Eric Andre

Stephen welcomes businessman Earvin “Magic” Johnson and comedian Eric Andre.

Episode 103

Chuck Schumer, Jared Leto, LANCO

Stephen welcomes Senator Chuck Schumer, actor Jared Leto and a musical performance by LANCO.

Episode 104

Robert Downey Jr., Walter Isaacson, Sebastian Yatra, Guaynaa

Stephen welcomes actor Robert Downey Jr., author Walter Isaacson, and a musical performance by Sebastian Yatra and Guaynaa.

Episode 105

Dana Carvey, Imagine Dragons

Stephen welcomes actor Dana Carvey and a musical performance by Imagine Dragons.

Episode 106

Sharon Stone, Ken Burns

Stephen welcomes actress Sharon Stone and filmmaker Ken Burns.

Episode 107

John Cena, Tammy Duckworth

Stephen welcomes TV host John Cena and Senator Tammy Duckworth.

Episode 108

Ronan Farrow, Brandi Carlile

Stephen welcomes journalist Ronan Farrow and singer Brandi Carlile.

Episode 109

Leslie Odom Jr., Michio Kaku

Stephen welcomes actor Leslie Odom Jr. and physicist Michio Kaku.

Episode 110

Hank Azaria, Cheap Trick

Stephen welcomes actor Hank Azaria and a musical performance by Cheap Trick.

Episode 111

John Boehner, Shelley

Episode 112

Daniel Kaluuya, Lucy Dacus, Taylor Swift

Episode 113

Willie Geist, Maria Bakalova

Episode 114

Amanda Seyfried, Ashley McBryde

Episode 115

Anthony Hopkins, Florian Zeller, Mazie Hirono

Episode 116

Cher, Bradley Whitford

Stephen welcomes singer Cher, and a musical performance by Sam Williams.

Episode 117

Ed Helms, Susan Page

Stephen welcomes actor Ed Helms and journalist Susan Page.

Episode 118

Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski, Bebe Rexha

Stephen welcomes TV host Joe Scarborough, journalist Mika Brzezinski, and a musical performance by Bebe Rexha.

Episode 119

Anthony Mackie, Terry Gross

Stephen welcomes actor Anthony Mackie and radio show host Terry Gross.

Episode 120

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Kyle MacLachlan

Stephen welcomes Senator Amy Klobuchar and actor Kyle MacLachlan.

Episode 121

Sen. Bernie Sanders, Julia Michaels

Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Julia Michaels.

Episode 122

Mila Kunis, Sara Kays

Stephen welcomes actress Mila Kunis and a musical performance by Sara Kays.

Episode 123

Jane Fonda, John Oliver, Ringo Starr, Teddy Swims

Stephen welcomes actress Jane Fonda, TV personality John Oliver, musician Ringo Starr, and a musical performance by Teddy Swims.

Episode 124

Jake Tapper, Billie Eilish

Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper and musician Billie Eilish.

Episode 125

Michelle Obama

Stephen welcomes former first lady Michelle Obama.

Episode 126

Elizabeth Warren, David Boreanaz

Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and actor David Boreanaz.

Episode 127

Seth Rogen, Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall

Stephen welcomes actor Seth Rogen and a musical performance by Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert & Jon Randall.

Episode 128

Billy Crystal, Tiffany Haddish, The Black Keys

Stephen welcomes actors Billy Crystal & Tiffany Haddish and a musical performance by The Black Keys.

Episode 129

Cindy McCain, MJ Rodriguez

Stephen welcomes businesswoman Cindy McCain and actress MJ Rodriguez.

Episode 130

Morgan Freeman, Tig Notaro

Stephen welcomes actor Morgan Freeman and comic Tig Notaro.

Episode 131

Lisa Kudrow, Tamika Mallory

Stephen welcomes actress Lisa Kudrow and activist Tamika Mallory.

Episode 132

John Krasinski, Yo-Yo Ma

Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski and a musical performance by Yo-Yo Ma.

Episode 133

Anthony Anderson, Dr. Francis Collins

Stephen welcomes actor Anthony Anderson and Dr. Francis Collins.

Episode 134

Gayle King, BTS

Stephen welcomes journalist Gayle King and a musical performance by BTS.

Episode 135

Will Arnett, Brockhampton

Stephen welcomes actor Will Arnett and a musical performance by Brockhampton.

Episode 136

Bradley Whitford, Carlos Watson

Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Whitford and journalist Carlos Watson.

Episode 137

Chris Matthews, Cynthia Erivo

Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Matthews and a musical performance by Cynthia Erivo.

Episode 138

Clive Owen, Ziwe

Stephen welcomes actor Clive Owen and comic Ziwe.

Episode 139

Samuel L. Jackson, Padma Lakshmi

Stephen welcomes actor Samuel L. Jackson and TV personality Padma Lakshmi.

Episode 140

Samantha Power, Maroon 5, Seth Rogen

Stephen welcomes USAID Administrator Samantha Power, a musical performance by Maroon 5, and special appearance by Seth Rogen.

Episode 141

Jon Stewart, Jon Batiste, Dana Carvey

Stephen welcomes comic Jon Stewart, a musical performance by Jon Batiste, and a special appearance by Dana Carvey.

Episode 142

Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Rita Moreno

Stephen welcomes Dr. Sanjay Gupta and actress Rita Moreno.

Episode 143

Anderson Cooper, Sleater-Kinney

Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by Sleater-Kinney.

Episode 144

Nathan Lane, Griff

Stephen welcomes actor Nathan Lane and a musical performance by Griff.

Episode 145

Andrew Garfield, Lorde

Stephen welcomes actor Andrew Garfield and singer Lorde.

Episode 146

Wanda Sykes, Craig Melvin

Stephen welcomes actress Wanda Sykes and journalist Craig Melvin.

Episode 147

Christine Baranski, Joy Oladokun

Stephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski and a musical performance by Joy Oladokun.

Episode 148

Robert Duvall

Stephen welcomes actor Robert Duvall.

Episode 149

Pete Buttigieg, Katja Herbers

Stephen welcomes secretary Pete Buttigieg and actress Katja Herbers.

Episode 150

Vin Diesel, Helen Mirren, Ludacris, John Cena, Tyrese Gibson, Justin Lin, Jordana Brewster, Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd

Stephen welcomes the cast of F9: Vin Diesel, Helen Mirren, Ludacris, John Cena, Tyrese Gibson, Justin Lin, Jordana Brewster; actors Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd and a comedic performance by Ali Sultan.

Episode 151

Harvey Keitel, Randall Otis

Stephen welcomes actor Harvey Keitel and comic Randall Otis.

Episode 152

Jim Gaffigan, JP Saxe with John Mayer

Stephen welcomes comic Jim Gaffigan and a musical performance by JP Saxe & John Mayer.

Episode 153

Keegan-Michael Key, Tones and I

Stephen welcomes actor Keegan-Michael Key and a musical performance by Tones And I.

Episode 154

Richard Branson, Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton

Stephen welcomes sir Richard Branson and Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton.

Episode 155

Mindy Kaling, Wally Baram

Stephen welcomes actress Mindy Kaling and writer Wally Baram.

Episode 156

Hugh Jackman, Lorde

Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Jackman and a musical performance by Lorde.

Episode 157

Joy Reid, Alessia Cara

Stephen welcomes TV host Joy Reid and a musical performance by Alessia Cara.

Episode 158

Jason Sudeikis, Yola

Stephen welcomes actor Jason Sudeikis and a musical performance by Yola.

Episode 159

Emily Blunt, Bob Costas

Stephen welcomes actress Emily Blunt and sportscaster Bob Costas.

Episode 160

Hannah Einbinder, Alex Falcone

Stephen welcomes actress Hannah Einbinder and comic Alex Falcone.

Episode 161

Stephen King, Winston Duke

Stephen welcomes author Stephen King and actor Winston Duke.

Episode 162

Brian Stelter, Big Red Machine

Stephen welcomes news correspondent Brian Stelter and a musical performance by Big Red Machine.

Episode 163

Planes, Trains & Bipartisan Deals!

Stephen welcomes actor Alan Alda and comic Gabriel Iglesias.

Episode 164

Jennifer Hudson

Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Jennifer Hudson.

Episode 165

Dr. Jonathan Lapook, Fumi Abe

Stephen welcomes Dr. Jonathan Lapook and comic Fumi Abe.

Episode 166

Amanda Peet, Roger Bennett

Stephen welcomes actress Amanda Peet and journalist Roger Bennett.

Episode 167

Three-For-All!

Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Radcliffe and a musical performance by Dan + Shay.

Episode 168

Sean & Dylan Penn, Crowded House

Stephen welcomes actors Sean & Dylan Penn and a musical performance by Crowded House.