Episode 1
Bob Woodward, Luke Combs
2020-09-14 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist Bob Woodward and a musical performance by Luke Combs.
TV season
2020-09-14
Episode 1
2020-09-14 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist Bob Woodward and a musical performance by Luke Combs.
Episode 2
2020-09-15 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes signer Janelle Monae and journalist Jacob Soboroff.
Episode 3
2020-09-16 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Drew Barrymore and a musical performance by Lang Lang.
Episode 4
2020-09-17 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Paulson and a musical performance by PJ Morton.
Episode 5
2020-09-21 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster and actor Laurence Fishburne.
Episode 6
2020-09-22 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes TV hosts Desus Nice and The Kid Mero, and a musical performance by Jake Isaac.
Episode 7
2020-09-23 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Daniels and a performance by Yusuf / Cat Stevens.
Episode 8
2020-09-24 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes Rep. Katie Porter and sports analyst Tony Romo.
Episode 9
2020-09-28 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes singer Mariah Carey and a musical performance by Rex Orange County.
Episode 10
2020-09-29 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and a musical performance by Public Enemy.
Episode 11
2020-09-30 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and journalist Jonathan Alter.
Episode 12
2020-10-01 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke and Prosecutor Andrew Weissmann.
Episode 13
2020-10-02 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes CBS News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. LaPook and CBS News political analyst John Dickerson.
Episode 14
2020-10-05 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes singer Jon Bon Jovi for an interview and a musical performance.
Episode 15
2020-10-06 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Jerry Seinfeld and a musical performance by Ella Mai.
Episode 16
2020-10-07 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes Mayor Pete Buttigieg and a musical performance by Future Islands.
Episode 17
2020-10-08 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Mindy Kaling and Former CIA Director John Brennan.
Episode 18
2020-10-09 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes the stars and creator of “The West Wing”: Allison Janney, Richard Schiff, Martin Sheen, Bradley Whitford, and Aaron Sorkin.
Episode 19
2020-10-19 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes television host Joy Reid and actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.
Episode 20
2020-10-20 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes singer Dolly Parton and a musical performance by Ty Dolla $ign.
Episode 21
2020-10-21 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen and actress Eva Longoria.
Episode 22
2020-10-22 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes Governor Andrew Cuomo and a musical performance by Matt Berninger.
Episode 23
2020-10-23 • 45 min
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: 2020 Campaign Coverage Special hosted by Sam Waterston.
Episode 24
2020-10-26 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Sacha Baron Cohen and musician Jeff Tweedy.
Episode 25
2020-10-27 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes medial reporter Dr. Sanjay Gupta and author Sarah Cooper.
Episode 26
2020-10-28 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes politician Jaime Harrison, plus an interview with and a musical performance by Elvis Costello.
Episode 27
2020-10-29 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Julia Andrews, political analyst Amy Walter with a musical performance by Sam Smith.
Episode 28
2020-10-30 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Jon Stewart and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.
Episode 29
2020-11-02 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes TV Host John Oliver, singer Cher, plus a musical performance by Jojo.
Episode 30
2020-11-04 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes CNBC's Chief general anchor Shepard Smith, and a musical performance by Leon Bridges and Lucky Daye.
Episode 31
2020-11-05 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes comedian Larry Wilmore and a musical performance by Laura Benanti.
Episode 32
2020-11-06 • 45 min
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
2020-11-09 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes politician Stacey Abrams and actor Thomas Middleditch.
Episode 34
2020-11-10 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Grant and singer Sturgill Simpson.
Episode 35
2020-11-11 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Olivia Colman, actress Gillian Anderson, singer Kylie Minogue.
Episode 36
2020-11-12 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes filmmaker Michael Moore, singer Sara Bareilles and a special appearance by actor Steve Carell.
Episode 37
2020-11-16 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes American Journalist Jake Tapper, and a musical performance by BENEE.
Episode 38
2020-11-17 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes Formula 1 racing driver Lewis Hamilton, and a musical performance by Andrea Bocelli.
Episode 39
2020-11-18 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Matthew McConaughey and actor Cedric the Entertainer.
Episode 40
2020-11-19 • 45 min
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
2020-11-23 • 45 min
Glenn Close, Kane Brown, Swae Lee, Khalid
Episode 42
2020-11-24 • 45 min
Episode 43
2020-11-25 • 45 min
Rob Corddry, John Lithgow, Chef José Andrés
Episode 44
2020-11-30 • 45 min
President Barack Obama, Vol. 2
Episode 45
2020-12-01 • 45 min
Bryan Cranston, Cori Bush
Episode 46
2020-12-02 • 45 min
Kate Winslet, Michael Eric Dyson
Episode 47
2020-12-03 • 45 min
Christopher Krebs, Aubrey Plaza
Episode 48
2020-12-04 • 45 min
Common, Andrea Bocelli
Episode 49
2020-12-07 • 45 min
Meryl Streep, Chris Stapleton
Episode 50
2020-12-08 • 45 min
John Dickerson, Emily Bazelon, David Plotz, Greta Van Fleet
Episode 51
2020-12-09 • 45 min
Rachel Maddow, Megan Thee Stallion
Episode 52
2020-12-10 • 45 min
James Corden, Fleet Foxes
Episode 53
2020-12-11 • 45 min
New Zealand Special
Episode 54
2020-12-14 • 45 min
Chance The Rapper, Christopher Walken, Laura Benanti
Episode 55
2020-12-15 • 45 min
Whoopi Goldberg, Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen
Episode 56
2020-12-16 • 45 min
Tom Hanks, Leslie Odom Jr.
Episode 57
2020-12-17 • 45 min
Joseph R. Biden, Dr. Jill Biden, Jon Batiste
Episode 58
2020-12-18 • 45 min
George Clooney
Episode 59
2021-01-04 • 45 min
Stacey Abrams, RuPaul Charles, Maren Morris
Episode 60
2021-01-05 • 45 min
Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Anya Taylor-Joy
Episode 61
2021-01-06 • 45 min
Amy Klobuchar, Adam Kinzinger, Jamila Woods
Episode 62
2021-01-07 • 45 min
Rachel Brosnahan, Julien Baker
Episode 63
2021-01-08 • 45 min
George Clooney, Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, The Mountain Goats
Episode 64
2021-01-11 • 45 min
Chris Rock, Aubrey Plaza, Joss Stone
Episode 65
2021-01-12 • 45 min
James Comey, Lili Reinhart
Episode 66
2021-01-13 • 45 min
Samantha Bee, Paul Mescal
Episode 67
2021-01-14 • 45 min
Bernie Sanders, FINNEAS
Episode 68
2021-01-15 • 45 min
John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon & Alex Wagner, The War On Drugs
Episode 69
2021-01-18 • 45 min
Cory Booker, Laura Benanti, Infinity Song
Episode 70
2021-01-19 • 45 min
Jason Segel, Black Pumas
Episode 71
2021-01-20 • 45 min
Jon Lovett, Jon Favreau, Tommy Vietor, Peter CottonTale, Chance the Rapper, Cynthia Erivo, Chicago Children's Choir, Kofi Lost
Episode 72
2021-01-21 • 45 min
Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Derek DelGaudio, Frank Oz
Episode 73
2021-01-25 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes professional tennis player Serena Williams and a musical performance by Dayglow.
Episode 74
2021-01-26 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Colin Firth, actor Stanley Tucci, and a musical performance by Adrianne Lenker.
Episode 75
2021-01-27 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Billy Crystal and Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.).
Episode 76
2021-01-28 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Viggo Mortensen and journalist Charles Blow.
Episode 77
2021-01-29 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Episode 78
2021-02-01 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke and a musical performance by Mickey Guyton.
Episode 79
2021-02-02 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Zendaya and Father James Martin.
Episode 80
2021-02-03 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Salma Hayek and journalist Mark Harris.
Episode 81
2021-02-04 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Tiffany Haddish and a musical performance by H.E.R.
Episode 82
2021-02-07 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Robert Downey Jr., actress Tiffany Haddish, and a musical performance by Metallica.
Episode 83
2021-02-08 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Queen Latifah and actor Steven Yeun.
Episode 84
2021-02-09 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by Ingrid Andress.
Episode 85
2021-02-10 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Kristen Wiig and actress Rebecca Breeds.
Episode 86
2021-02-11 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes a talk and musical performance by Blake Shelton.
Episode 87
2021-02-22 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes co-founder of Microsoft Bill Gates and a musical performance by Tune-Yards.
Episode 88
2021-02-23 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes singer Billie Eilish, Punchbowl News Co-Founders Anna Palmer & Jake Sherman.
Episode 89
2021-02-24 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Arsenio Hall, actor Tim Meadows and a musical performance by Celeste.
Episode 90
2021-02-25 • 45 min
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
2021-03-01 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Andy Samberg and journalist Clarissa Ward.
Episode 92
2021-03-02 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a musical performance by Jon Batiste.
Episode 93
2021-03-03 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Paul Bettany and a musical performance by Metallica.
Episode 94
2021-03-04 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Jane Fonda, the Hosts of “Virtue Signal”, and a musical performance by Kings of Leon.
Episode 95
2021-03-08 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes TV host Nicolle Wallace, actress Michaela Coel, and a musical performance by Kings of Leon.
Episode 96
2021-03-09 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Riz Ahmed and a musical performance by Janelle Monáe.
Episode 97
2021-03-10 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes sports analyst Emmanuel Acho and comedian Gina Yashere.
Episode 98
2021-03-11 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Aaron Paul, actor Billy Crystal, and a musical performance by Lake Street Dive.
Episode 99
2021-03-12 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes Dr. Anthony Fauci.
Episode 100
2021-03-15 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes musician Ringo Starr and a special appearance by actress Laura Benanti.
Episode 101
2021-03-16 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Lupita Nyong’o and actor Martin Freeman.
Episode 102
2021-03-17 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes businessman Earvin “Magic” Johnson and comedian Eric Andre.
Episode 103
2021-03-18 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes Senator Chuck Schumer, actor Jared Leto and a musical performance by LANCO.
Episode 104
2021-03-22 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Robert Downey Jr., author Walter Isaacson, and a musical performance by Sebastian Yatra and Guaynaa.
Episode 105
2021-03-23 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Dana Carvey and a musical performance by Imagine Dragons.
Episode 106
2021-03-24 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Sharon Stone and filmmaker Ken Burns.
Episode 107
2021-03-29 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes TV host John Cena and Senator Tammy Duckworth.
Episode 108
2021-04-06 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist Ronan Farrow and singer Brandi Carlile.
Episode 109
2021-04-07 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Leslie Odom Jr. and physicist Michio Kaku.
Episode 110
2021-04-08 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Hank Azaria and a musical performance by Cheap Trick.
Episode 111
2021-04-12 • 45 min
Episode 112
2021-04-13 • 45 min
Episode 113
2021-04-14 • 45 min
Episode 114
2021-04-16 • 45 min
Episode 115
2021-04-19 • 45 min
Episode 116
2021-04-20 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes singer Cher, and a musical performance by Sam Williams.
Episode 117
2021-04-21 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Ed Helms and journalist Susan Page.
Episode 118
2021-04-22 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes TV host Joe Scarborough, journalist Mika Brzezinski, and a musical performance by Bebe Rexha.
Episode 119
2021-04-26 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Anthony Mackie and radio show host Terry Gross.
Episode 120
2021-04-27 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes Senator Amy Klobuchar and actor Kyle MacLachlan.
Episode 121
2021-04-28 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Julia Michaels.
Episode 122
2021-04-29 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Mila Kunis and a musical performance by Sara Kays.
Episode 123
2021-04-30 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Jane Fonda, TV personality John Oliver, musician Ringo Starr, and a musical performance by Teddy Swims.
Episode 124
2021-05-10 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper and musician Billie Eilish.
Episode 125
2021-05-11 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes former first lady Michelle Obama.
Episode 126
2021-05-12 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and actor David Boreanaz.
Episode 127
2021-05-13 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Seth Rogen and a musical performance by Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert & Jon Randall.
Episode 128
2021-05-14 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actors Billy Crystal & Tiffany Haddish and a musical performance by The Black Keys.
Episode 129
2021-05-17 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes businesswoman Cindy McCain and actress MJ Rodriguez.
Episode 130
2021-05-18 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Morgan Freeman and comic Tig Notaro.
Episode 131
2021-05-19 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Lisa Kudrow and activist Tamika Mallory.
Episode 132
2021-05-20 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski and a musical performance by Yo-Yo Ma.
Episode 133
2021-05-24 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Anthony Anderson and Dr. Francis Collins.
Episode 134
2021-05-25 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist Gayle King and a musical performance by BTS.
Episode 135
2021-05-26 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Will Arnett and a musical performance by Brockhampton.
Episode 136
2021-05-27 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Whitford and journalist Carlos Watson.
Episode 137
2021-06-07 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Matthews and a musical performance by Cynthia Erivo.
Episode 138
2021-06-08 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Clive Owen and comic Ziwe.
Episode 139
2021-06-09 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Samuel L. Jackson and TV personality Padma Lakshmi.
Episode 140
2021-06-10 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes USAID Administrator Samantha Power, a musical performance by Maroon 5, and special appearance by Seth Rogen.
Episode 141
2021-06-14 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes comic Jon Stewart, a musical performance by Jon Batiste, and a special appearance by Dana Carvey.
Episode 142
2021-06-15 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes Dr. Sanjay Gupta and actress Rita Moreno.
Episode 143
2021-06-16 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by Sleater-Kinney.
Episode 144
2021-06-17 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Nathan Lane and a musical performance by Griff.
Episode 145
2021-06-21 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Andrew Garfield and singer Lorde.
Episode 146
2021-06-22 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Wanda Sykes and journalist Craig Melvin.
Episode 147
2021-06-23 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski and a musical performance by Joy Oladokun.
Episode 148
2021-06-24 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Robert Duvall.
Episode 149
2021-06-28 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes secretary Pete Buttigieg and actress Katja Herbers.
Episode 150
2021-06-29 • 45 min
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
2021-06-30 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Harvey Keitel and comic Randall Otis.
Episode 152
2021-07-01 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes comic Jim Gaffigan and a musical performance by JP Saxe & John Mayer.
Episode 153
2021-07-12 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Keegan-Michael Key and a musical performance by Tones And I.
Episode 154
2021-07-13 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes sir Richard Branson and Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton.
Episode 155
2021-07-14 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Mindy Kaling and writer Wally Baram.
Episode 156
2021-07-15 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Jackman and a musical performance by Lorde.
Episode 157
2021-07-19 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes TV host Joy Reid and a musical performance by Alessia Cara.
Episode 158
2021-07-20 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Jason Sudeikis and a musical performance by Yola.
Episode 159
2021-07-21 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Emily Blunt and sportscaster Bob Costas.
Episode 160
2021-07-22 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Hannah Einbinder and comic Alex Falcone.
Episode 161
2021-08-09 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes author Stephen King and actor Winston Duke.
Episode 162
2021-08-10 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes news correspondent Brian Stelter and a musical performance by Big Red Machine.
Episode 163
2021-08-11 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Alan Alda and comic Gabriel Iglesias.
Episode 164
2021-08-12 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Jennifer Hudson.
Episode 165
2021-08-16 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes Dr. Jonathan Lapook and comic Fumi Abe.
Episode 166
2021-08-17 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Amanda Peet and journalist Roger Bennett.
Episode 167
2021-08-18 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Radcliffe and a musical performance by Dan + Shay.
Episode 168
2021-08-19 • 45 min
Stephen welcomes actors Sean & Dylan Penn and a musical performance by Crowded House.