Episode 1
Stephen welcomes actors Steve Martin, Martin Short & Selena Gomez, and a musical performance by The War on Drugs.
Episode 2
Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Wallace and actress Holland Taylor.
Episode 3
Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Paulson and singer Kacey Musgraves.
Episode 4
Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Daniels and TV host Nate Burleson.
Episode 5
Stephen welcomes U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer.
Episode 6
Stephen welcomes actress Jessica Chastain and composer Stephen Sondheim.
Episode 7
Stephen welcomes actress Melissa McCarthy and a musical performance by Lindsey Buckingham.
Episode 8
A look back celebrating Season 6.
Episode 9
Stephen welcomes journalists Bob Woodward and Robert Costa, and a musical performance by Leon Bridges.
Episode 10
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes and a comedic performance by Chris Turner.
Episode 11
Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by John Mayer.
Episode 12
Stephen welcomes actor Paul Giamatti and comic Jon Stewart.
Episode 13
Stephen welcomes game show host Drew Carey and actress Phoebe Robinson.
Episode 14
Stephen welcomes lawyer Anita Hill and actor Alessandro Nivola.
Episode 15
Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and a musical performance by Theo Croker & Wyclef Jean.
Episode 16
Stephen welcomes actress Rebecca Ferguson.
Episode 17
Stephen welcomes actress Julianna Margulies and a musical performance by Toby Keith.
Episode 18
Stephen welcomes actor Michael Keaton and a musical performance by Zac Brown Band.
Episode 19
Stephen welcomes journalist Bret Baier and comic Susie Essman.
Episode 20
Stephen welcomes author Sanjay Gupta and director Denis Villeneuve.
Episode 21
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
Stephen welcomes Rep. Adam Schiff and a musical performance by Kacey Musgraves.
Episode 23
Stephen welcomes actor Nick Offerman and radio & TV personality Charlamagne tha God.
Episode 24
Stephen welcomes actress Issa Rae and a musical performance by H.E.R.
Episode 25
Stephen welcomes actor Timothée Chalamet and actress Zendaya.
Episode 26
Stephen welcomes actress Andie MacDowell and a musical performance by Lana Del Rey.
Episode 27
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Bruce Springsteen.
Episode 28
Stephen welcomes journalist Katie Couric and a musical performance by Gabby Barrett.
Episode 29
Stephen welcomes actress Elizabeth Banks and actress Jorja Fox.
Episode 30
Stephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo and actress Thomasin McKenzie.
Episode 31
Stephen welcomes TV host Trevor Noah and a musical performance by My Morning Jacket.
Episode 32
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by David Byrne and political staffer Huma Abedin.
Episode 33
Stephen welcomes actor Michael C. Hall and professor Michael Eric Dyson.
Episode 34
Stephen welcomes host Andy Cohen and a musical performance by Thundercat.
Episode 35
Stephen welcomes actor Billy Porter and actress Annaleigh Ashford.
Episode 36
Stephen welcomes actor Tony Hale and a musical performance by Snail Mail.
Episode 37
Stephen welcomes journalist Jonathan Karl plus an interview with and musical performance by Brandi Carlile.
Episode 38
Stephen welcomes filmmaker Quentin Tarantino and unveiling People’s Sexiest Man Alive.
Episode 39
Stephen welcomes actress Aubrey Plaza and musician Bruce Springsteen.
Episode 40
Stephen welcomes actor Kenneth Branagh and actress Ellie Kemper.
Episode 41
Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum and Rod Stewart performance.
Episode 42
Stephen welcomes actor Paul Rudd and a musical performance by Sting.
Episode 43
Stephen welcomes Mayor-elect of New York City Eric Adams and former professional basketball Dwyane Wade.
Episode 44
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
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
Stephen welcomes actor Andrew Garfield and chef José Andrés.
Episode 47
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Lady Gaga with Tony Bennett.
Episode 48
Stephen welcomes actress Rosamund Pike and film director Peter Jackson.
Episode 49
Stephen welcomes producer Peter Jackson and a musical performance by Chelsea Cutler.
Episode 50
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
Stephen welcomes actor Javier Bardem and a musical performance by Gang of Youths.
Episode 52
Stephen welcomes actor Mahershala Ali and author Jason Reynolds.
Episode 53
Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum and a musical performance by Natalie Hemby.
Episode 54
Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Lawrence and a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.
Episode 55
Stephen welcomes actress Kristin Davis, actress Cynthia Nixon, and a musical performance by Glass Animals.
Episode 56
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
Stephen welcomes actor Michael B. Jordan. Nathaniel Rateliff joins Jon Batiste in a musical performance. Meanwhile!
Episode 58
Stephen welcome musical artist Sting, and actor David Alan Grier. Sting performs and takes the Colbert Questionnaire.
Episode 59
Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves. Musical performance by Brett Eldredge.
Episode 60
Stephen welcomes actor Henry Cavill, actor Jonathan Groff.
Episode 61
Stephen welcomes actor Denzel Washington, actor Maggie Gyllenhaal. Stephen celebrates the 20th anniversary of "Lord of the Rings" with special guests.
Episode 62
Stephen welcomes news anchor Anderson Cooper.
Episode 63
Stephen welcomes director of the Centers for Disease Control Dr. Rochelle Walensky and actor Utkarsh Ambudkar.
Episode 64
Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Lawrence, actor Ralph Macchio, and a musical performance by Nell & The Flaming Lips.
Episode 65
Episode 66
Episode 67
Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves, and a musical performance by Genesis Owusu.
Episode 68
Stephen welcomes journalist Gayle King and comic Tig Notaro.
Episode 69
Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper and a musical performance by Robert Finley & Dan Auerbach.
Episode 70
Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves takes “The Colbert Questionert” and actress Caitriona Balfe.
Episode 71
Stephen welcomes actor Liev Schreiber and a musical performance by Allison Russell.
Episode 72
Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper, actor Corey Stoll, and a musical performance by Geese.
Episode 73
Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and a musical performance by Ingrid Andress & Sam Hunt.
Episode 74
Stephen welcomes actor Brian Cox and TV personality Samantha Bee.
Episode 75
Stephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski and a musical performance by Nation of Language.
Episode 76
Stephen welcomes singer Dionne Warwick and actor David Cross.
Episode 77
Stephen welcomes musician Elvis Costello and a musical performance by Elvis Costello & the Imposters.
Episode 78
Stephen welcomes actress Kristen Stewart and TV personality Jonathan Van Ness.
Episode 79
Stephen welcomes TV host Joy Reid and actor Thomas Middleditch.
Episode 80
Stephen welcomes actor Adrien Brody and a musical performance by Lady Wray.
Episode 81
Stephen welcomes actors Kate & Oliver Hudson and a musical performance by St. Paul & The Broken Bones.
Episode 82
Stephen welcomes actress Marlee Matlin and actress Mackenzie Davis.
Episode 83
Stephen welcomes TV personality Whoopi Goldberg and Rep. Ro Khanna.
Episode 84
Stephen welcomes CNN chief international correspondent Clarissa Ward, singer and actress Faith Hill, and a musical performance by Aurora.
Episode 85
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Tim McGraw and TV personality Martha Stewart.
Episode 86
Stephen welcomes singer Dua Lipa and a musical performance by 2 Chainz.
Episode 87
Stephen welcomes actor Jeffrey Wright, actress Alex Borstein, and a musical performance by Maxwell.
Episode 88
Stephen welcomes comic John Oliver and a musical performance by Future Islands.
Episode 89
Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Craig and biographer Doris Kearns Goodwin.
Episode 90
Stephen welcomes CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan, and actor Adam Scott.
Episode 91
Stephen welcomes actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt and a musical performance by Alt-J.
Episode 92
Stephen welcomes actor John Turturro and journalist John Avlon.
Episode 93
Stephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann, political adviser Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri, former White House communications director, and comic Russell Howard.
Episode 94
Stephen welcomes journalist Julia Ioffe, actor Thomas Lennon, and a live performance by Tears for Fears.
Episode 95
Stephen welcomes actor Sam Waterston, actress Sophia Bush, and “Rescue Dog Rescue” with John Oliver.
Episode 96
Stephen welcomes actor Bob Odenkirk and a musical performance by Pusha T.
Episode 97
Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Big Thief.
Episode 98
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
Stephen welcomes actor Kyle MacLachlan, actor Arian Moayed, and a live performance by Pusha T.
Episode 100
Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and actress Sutton Foster.
Episode 101
Stephen welcomes actor John C. Reilly and actress Kristin Chenoweth.
Episode 102
Stephen welcomes Amb. Michael McFaul, actress Denée Benton, and a musical performance by Father John Misty.
Episode 103
Stephen welcomes Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch, entrepreneur Martha Stewart, and a live performance by Rex Orange County.
Episode 104
Stephen welcomes actress Aidy Bryant and a live performance by comedian Alex Edelman.
Episode 105
Stephen welcomes actress Sandra Bullock and a musical performance by Billy Strings.
Episode 106
Stephen welcomes actress Anne Hathaway and actress Da’Vine Joy Randolph.
Episode 107
Stephen welcomes singer Michael Bublé and actress Rose Matafeo, with a live performance by Michael Bublé.
Episode 108
Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Wallace and actor Wilmer Valderrama.
Episode 109
Stephen welcomes comic Hannah Gadsby, actress Sandra Bullock, and a musical performance by Buffalo Nichols.
Episode 110
Stephen welcomes actress Elle Fanning and actor Ben Schwartz.
Episode 111
Stephen welcomes actress Jane Krakowski, actor James McAvoy, and a musical performance by Arlo Parks.
Episode 112
Stephen welcomes actor John C. Reilly, actor Mandy Patinkin, and filmmaker Ken Burns.
Episode 113
Stephen welcomes sports analyst Shaquille O'Neal and actress Mayim Bialik.
Episode 114
Stephen welcomes musician Jon Batiste and actor Oscar Isaac.
Episode 115
Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a live performance by Thomas Rhett.
Episode 116
Stephen welcomes comedian Pete Holmes and poet Elizabeth Alexander.
Episode 117
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Chance the Rapper, and actress Beanie Feldstein.
Episode 118
Stephen welcomes actress Molly Shannon and Rep. Cori Bush.
Episode 119
Stephen welcomes actress Claire Foy, actor Paul Bettany, and a musical performance by Bright Eyes.
Episode 120
Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Laurie and a musical performance by Spoon.
Episode 121
Stephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin and a musical performance by The Who.
Episode 122
Stephen welcomes actress Julia Roberts and a musical performance by Wilco.
Episode 123
Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a performance by comedian Emmy Blotnick.
Episode 124
Stephen welcomes actor Alexander Skarsgård and musician Jack White, with a live performance by Jack White.
Episode 125
Stephen welcomes actor Jon Bernthal and TV chef Alton Brown!
Episode 126
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
Stephen welcomes actor Glenn Close and musician Sheryl Crow.
Episode 128
Stephen welcomes actor Matt Walsh. Does the Colbert Questionnaire with Daniel Craig. Musical performance by Joy Oladokun
Episode 129
Stephen welcomes actor Chris O'Donnell and singer-songwriter Elvis Costello!
Episode 130
Stephen welcomes Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, and director Judd Apatow.
Episode 131
Guest Ricky Gervais talks about his comedy tour SuperNature followed by a performance from trombone and trumpet player Trombone Shorty.
Episode 132
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 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
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 talks about Top Gun: Maverick and Tony award-winning Patti LuPone performs from the revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Company.
Episode 136
Stephen welcomes Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and a musical performance performance by Punch Brothers.
Episode 137
Stephen welcomes comedian Michael Che and Admiral James Stavridis.
Episode 138
Stephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin, and actor Hugh Dancy.
Episode 139
Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper, and comedian Joel Kim Booster.
Episode 140
Stephen welcomes actor Robert De Niro and actress Rosie Perez.
Episode 141
Stephen welcomes Congressman Adam Schiff, actor Chiwetel Ejiofor and a musical performance by Kurt Vile.
Episode 142
Stephen welcomes Jon Batiste, who takes “The Colbert Questionert,” and actor Simu Liu.
Episode 143
Stephen welcomes actor Bryan Cranston and Senator Raphael Warnock.
Episode 144
Stephen welcomes journalists Bob Woodward & Carl Bernstein and a musical performance by Bonnie Raitt.
Episode 145
Stephen welcomes actress Emma Thompson and comic Tom Segura.
Episode 146
Stephen welcomes actor Tom Hanks and a musical performance by Regina Spektor.
Episode 147
Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and a musical performance by The Lumineers.
Episode 148
Stephen welcomes author Werner Herzog and a musical performance by Roger Waters.
Episode 149
Stephen welcomes filmmaker Taika Waititi and comic David Sedaris.
Episode 150
Stephen welcomes former Rep. Beto O’Rourke and actress Matilda Lawler.
Episode 151
Stephen welcomes comic Wanda Sykes and writer Ronan Farrow.
Episode 152
Stephen welcomes Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and a musical performance by Jimmie Allen.
Episode 153
Stephen welcomes Congressman Adam Kinzinger, actor Karl Urban, and a musical performance by Stephen Sanchez.
Episode 154
Stephen welcomes model Heidi Klum and writer Ibram X. Kendi.
Episode 155
Stephen welcomes actor Billy Crystal and chef Paul Hollywood.
Episode 156
Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke and a musical performance by Courtney Barnett.
Episode 157
Stephen welcomes actor Ice-T and author Michael Pollan.
Episode 158
Stephen welcomes political commentator Chris Hayes and a musical performance by Jack White.
Episode 159
Stephen welcomes Rep. Jamie Raskin, a musical performance by Death Cab for Cutie, and St. Vincent performs with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
Episode 160
Stephen welcomes TV personality Charlamagne tha God, actor Brett Gelman, and a musical performance by St. Vincent with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
Episode 161
Stephen welcomes actress Amanda Seyfried, actor Stephen Merchant, and a musical performance by St. Vincent with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
Episode 162
Stephen welcomes journalist Jonathan Karl, actor BJ Novak, and a musical performance by St. Vincent with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
Episode 163
Stephen welcomes comic Patton Oswalt, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm, and a musical performance by James Taylor.
Episode 164
Stephen welcomes podcast hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett & Tommy Vietor, comic Bianca Cristovao, and a musical performance by James Taylor.
Episode 165
Stephen welcomes director Ron Howard, and actress Morfydd Clark. James Taylor sits in with Stay Human.
Episode 166
James Taylor, Colman Domingo
Episode 167
Stephen welcomes Luis Cato, Joe Walsh, Mindy Kaling and Seantor Chris Murphy.
Episode 168
Stephen welcomes actor Ben Stiller and actress D’Arcy Carden. Joe Walsh sits in with Stay Human.
Episode 169
Stephen welcomes actor Kieran Culkin and a musical performance by Run the Jewels. Joe Walsh sits in with Stay Human.
Episode 170
Stephen welcomes Whitehouse Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and actress Tatiana Maslany. Joe Walsh sits in with Luis Cato and the band.
