Season 9

10/2/23 (Neil deGrasse Tyson, Louis Cato)

2023-10-02 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a musical performance by Louis Cato.

10/3/23 (John Oliver, boygenius)

2023-10-03 • 41 min

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

10/4/23 (Anderson Cooper, Japanese Breakfast)

2023-10-04 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by Japanese Breakfast.

10/5/23 (Bob Odenkirk, Fortune Feimster)

2023-10-05 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Bob Odenkirk and comedian Fortune Feimster.

10/9/23 (Arnold Schwarzenegger, Metric)

2023-10-09 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Arnold Schwarzenegger and a performance by Metric.

10/10/23 (Kerry Washington, Maxwell Frost)

2023-10-10 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actress Kerry Washington and US Representative Maxwell Frost.

10/11/23 (John Fetterman, Melissa Villasenor)

2023-10-11 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes Senator John Fetterman and actress Melissa Villaseñor.

10/12/23 (John Mulaney, Darius Rucker)

2023-10-12 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes comic John Mulaney and a musical performance by Darius Rucker.

10/16/23 (Jada Pinkett Smith, Ricky Velez)

2023-10-16 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actress Jada Pinkett Smith and comic Ricky Velez.

Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez, Arlo Parks

2023-10-23 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actors Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez and a musical performance by Arlo Parks.

10/24/23 (Jim Gaffigan, Caroline Polachek)

2023-10-24 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes comic Jim Gaffigan and a musical performance by Caroline Polachek.

10/25/23 (Talking Heads, Mae Martin)

2023-10-25 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes rock band Talking Heads and actor Mae Martin.

10/26/23 (Keegan-Michael Key, Elle Key, John Carpenter)

2023-10-26 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Keegan-Michael Key, producer Elle Key and filmmaker John Carpenter.

10/30/23 (Henry Winkler, Melissa Etheridge)

2023-10-30 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Henry Winkler and singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge.

10/31/23 (John Dickerson, Alex Newell)

2023-10-31 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson with a musical performance by Alex Newell.

Adam Kinzinger, Willie Nelson

2023-11-01 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes former United States Representative Adam Kinzinger and a musical performance by Willie Nelson.

Pete Buttigieg, Willie Nelson

2023-11-02 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg and singer Willie Nelson.

Barbra Streisand

2023-11-13 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes singer Barbra Streisand.

Rachel Maddow, Gracie Abrams

2023-11-14 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes TV host Rachel Maddow and a musical performance by Gracie Abrams.

Paul Giamatti, Tom Blyth

2023-11-15 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Paul Giamatti and actor Tom Blyth.

Jonathan Karl, Maria Bamford

2023-11-16 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes journalist Jonathan Karl and comic Maria Bamford.

David Letterman, The National

2023-11-20 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes television host David Letterman and a musical performance by The National.

Bradley Cooper, José Andrés

2023-11-21 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper and chef José Andrés.

Peter Dinklage, Tig Notaro

2023-11-22 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Peter Dinklage and comic Tig Notaro.

Liz Cheney, Olivia Rodrigo

2023-12-11 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes former Representative Liz Cheney and a musical performance by Olivia Rodrigo.

Taraji P. Henson, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

2023-12-12 • 41 min

Actress Taraji P. Henson; Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit perform.

Jason Momoa, Robert Smigel

2023-12-13 • 41 min

Actor Jason Momoa; comic Robert Smigel.

Greta Gerwig, Andrew Scott

2023-12-14 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes director Greta Gerwig and actor Andrew Scott.

Kenan Thompson, Olivia Rodrigo, Evie Colbert

2023-12-18 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Kenan Thompson, a musical performance by Olivia Rodrigo, and First Drafts with Evie Colbert.

Adam Driver, Jon Batiste

2023-12-19 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Adam Driver plus an interview with and musical performance by Jon Batiste.

Nicki Minaj, Liam Neeson

2023-12-20 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes rapper Nicki Minaj and The Indict-mare Before Christmas narrated by Liam Neeson.

Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen

2023-12-21 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper, TV host Andy Cohen, and a musical performance by Louis Cato with the Late Show Band.

Barbra Streisand, Taylor Tomlinson

2024-01-08 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes comic/TV host Taylor Tomlinson and Barbra Streisand takes the Colbert Questionert.

Gayle King, Charles Barkley, Ebon Moss-Bachrach

2024-01-09 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes journalist Gayle King, former professional basketball player Charles Barkley, and actor Ebon Moss-Bachrach.

1/10/24 (America Ferrera, Reneé Rapp)

2024-01-10 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actress America Ferrera and singer-songwriter Reneé Rapp.

1/11/24 (Emily Blunt, Colman Domingo)

2024-01-11 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actress Emily Blunt, actor Colman Domingo, and John Scofield sits in with Louis Cato & the Late Show Band.

Nicki Minaj, Jeff Tweedy, Daniel Caesar, Taylor Tomlinson

2024-01-16 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes musician Jeff Tweedy and a musical performance by Daniel Caesar and a special appearance by Taylor Tomlinson.

1/17/24 (Clive Owen, Juno Temple, The Last Dinner Party)

2024-01-17 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Clive Owen, actress Juno Temple and a musical performance by The Last Dinner Party.

1/18/24 (Common, Steven Wright)

2024-01-18 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes rapper Common and comic Steven Wright.

1/22/24 (Trevor Noah, Ruby Bridges)

2024-01-22 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes comic Trevor Noah and American civil rights activist Ruby Bridges.

1/23/24 (André 3000, Jelani Cobb)

2024-01-23 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes rapper André 3000 and author Jelani Cobb.

1/24/24 (Austin Butler, Kingsley Ben-Adir)

2024-01-24 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Austin Butler and actor Kingsley Ben-Adir.

1/25/24 (Martin Scorsese, Future Islands)

2024-01-25 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes filmmaker Martin Scorsese with a performance by Future Islands.

1/29/24 (Bryan Cranston, Michele Norris)

2024-01-29 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Bryan Cranston and journalist Michele Norris.

1/30/24 (Emma Stone, Jaime Harrison)

2024-01-30 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actress Emma Stone and Democratic National Committee chair Jaime Harrison.

1/31/24 (Demi Moore, Paul Walter Hauser)

2024-01-31 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actress Demi Moore and actor Paul Walter Hauser.

John Cena, Kwame Alexander, Asake

2024-02-01 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor John Cena, writer Kwame Alexander and a musical performance by Asake.

2/5/24 (Elizabeth Warren, Usama Siddiquee)

2024-02-05 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and comic Usama Siddiquee.

2/6/24 (Joy-Ann Reid, A'ja Wilson)

2024-02-06 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes journalist Joy-Ann Reid and basketball player A'ja Wilson.

2/7/24 (Christopher Nolan)

2024-02-07 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes filmmaker Christopher Nolan.

2/8/24 (André 3000, Justin Hartley)

2024-02-08 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes rapper André 3000 and actor Justin Hartley.

2/11/24 (John Krasinski, Ryan Gosling, Jon Stewart)

2024-02-11

Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski, actor Ryan Gosling, with a special appearance by Jon Stewart.

2/12/24 (John Oliver, Killer Mike)

2024-02-12 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by Killer Mike.

Matt Damon, Danielle Pinnock

2024-02-13 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Matt Damon and actress Danielle Pinnock.

2/14/24 (Mark Wahlberg, Lily Gladstone)

2024-02-14 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Mark Wahlberg and actress Lily Gladstone.

2/15/24 (Billy Joel, Chappell Roan)

2024-02-15 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes singer Billy Joel and a musical performance by Chappell Roan.

2/26/24 (Arnold Schwarzenegger, Julio Torres)

2024-02-26 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Julio Torres.

2/27/24 (Josh Brolin, Amanda Gorman, Jan Vogler)

2024-02-27 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin and Amanda Gorman & Jan Vogler.

2/28/24 (Chris Hayes, Carrie Preston)

2024-02-28 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Hayes and actress Carrie Preston.

2/29/24 (Rebecca Ferguson, Denis Villeneuve)

2024-02-29 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actress Rebecca Ferguson and filmmaker Denis Villeneuve.

3/4/24 (RuPaul, Yuval Noah Harari)

2024-03-04 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes TV personality RuPaul and author Yuval Noah Harari.

3/5/24 (Sen. Bernie Sanders, Bleachers)

2024-03-05 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Bleachers.

3/6/24 (Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ariel Elias)

2024-03-06 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a stand up performance by Ariel Elias.

3/7/24 (John Dickerson, De La Soul)

2024-03-07 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes political analyst John Dickerson and a musical performance by De La Soul.

3/11/24 (Kristen Stewart, Tom Hollander)

2024-03-11 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actress Kristen Stewart and actor Tom Hollander.

3/12/24 (Diane Lane, Patton Oswalt)

2024-03-12 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actress Diane Lane and actor Patton Oswalt.

Paul Rudd, Cecilia Vega

2024-03-13 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Paul Rudd and journalist Cecilia Vega.

3/14/24 (Paul Simon)

2024-03-14 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Paul Simon.

3/25/24 (Stephen Breyer, Justin Thomas)

2024-03-25 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes justice Stephen Breyer and professional golfer Justin Thomas.

3/26/24 (Carol Burnett, Waxahatchee featuring MJ Lenderman)

2024-03-26 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actress Carol Burnett and a musical performance by Waxahatchee & MJ Lenderman.

3/27/24 (Liam Neeson, Fareed Zakaria)

2024-03-27 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Liam Neeson and journalist Fareed Zakaria.

Matt Damon, Hannah Waddingham

2024-04-01 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actress Hannah Waddingham and Matt Damon takes The Colbert Questionert.

Savannah Guthrie, Tim Blake Nelson

2024-04-02 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes journalist Savannah Guthrie and actor Tim Blake Nelson.

4/3/24 (Gillian Anderson, Sonequa Martin-Green, Remi Wolf)

2024-04-03 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actress Gillian Anderson, actress Sonequa Martin-Green, and a musical performance by Remi Wolf.

4/4/24 (Steve Buscemi, Henry Louis Gates Jr.)

2024-04-04 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Steve Buscemi and literary critic Henry Louis Gates Jr.

4/8/24 (Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Tyla)

2024-04-08 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and a musical performance by Tyla.

4/9/24 (Maren Morris, Demetri Martin)

2024-04-09 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes singer Maren Morris and actor Demetri Martin.

We 4/10/24 (Christiane Amanpour, Wilmer Valderrama)

2024-04-10 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes journalist Christiane Amanpour and actor Wilmer Valderrama.

4/15/24 (Salman Rushdie, Anna Sawai, Terence Blanchard)

2024-04-15 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes author Salman Rushdie, actress Anna Sawai, and Terence Blanchard sits in with Louis Cato & the Late Show Band.

Orlando Bloom, George Takei, Maggie Rogers

2024-04-16 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Orlando Bloom, actor George Takei, and a musical performance by Maggie Rogers.

4/17/24 (John Lithgow, Doris Kearns Goodwin)

2024-04-17 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and historian Doris Kearns Goodwin.

Sandra Oh, Reid Scott, Daniel Radcliffe

2024-04-18 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actress Sandra Oh, actor Reid Scott, and actor Daniel Radcliffe.

4/29/24 (Jean Smart, Gayle Rankin)

2024-04-29 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actress Jean Smart and actress Gayle Rankin.

4/30/24 (Jeff Daniels, Hannah Einbinder, Béla Fleck)

2024-04-30 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Daniels, comic Hannah Einbinder, and Béla Fleck sits in with Louis Cato & the Late Show Band.

5/1/24 (Carol Burnett, Phil Keoghan, Jacob Collier)

2024-05-01 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes TV host Phil Keoghan, a musical performance by Jacob Collier, and Carol Burnett takes “The Colbert Questionert.”

John Leguizamo, Laura Coates

2024-05-02 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo and attorney Laura Coates.

Ethan Hawke, Cedric the Entertainer

2024-05-06 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke and actor Cedric the Entertainer.

Tiffany Haddish, Meredith Scardino

2024-05-07 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actress Tiffany Haddish and screenwriter Meredith Scardino.

5/8/24 (Jen Psaki, Elyanna)

2024-05-08 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes political analyst Jen Psaki and a musical performance by Elyanna.

5/9/24 (Ryan Gosling, Desi Lydic)

2024-05-09 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes Ryan Gosling takes “The Colbert Questionert” and actress Desi Lydic.

5/13/24 (Steve Carell, Paul Simon)

2024-05-13 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell and a musical performance by Paul Simon.

5/14/24 (Jennifer Hudson, Marisa Abela)

2024-05-14 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes singer Jennifer Hudson and actress Marisa Abela.

Up For Debate!

2024-05-15 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes TV host George Stephanopoulos and comic Michelle Buteau.

5/16/24 (David Letterman, Claudia Jessie, Norah Jones)

2024-05-16 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes David Letterman takes The Colbert Questionert, actress Claudia Jessie, and a musical performance by Norah Jones.

Sarah Paulson, Paul Scheer, a performance from Broadway's "Merrily We Roll Along"

2024-05-20 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Paulson, actor Paul Scheer, and performance by the Broadway cast of “Merrily We Roll Along.”

Billie Eilish

2024-05-21 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Billie Eilish.

5/22/24 (Anya Taylor-Joy, Doug Emhoff)

2024-05-22 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actress Anya Taylor-Joy and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff.

5/23/24 (Chris Hemsworth, James Dyson)

2024-05-23 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Chris Hemsworth and business magnate James Dyson.

6/3/24 (Alicia Keys, Stephen Merchant)

2024-06-03 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Alicia Keys and actor Stephen Merchant.

Viggo Mortensen, Olivia Cooke

2024-06-04 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Viggo Mortensen, actress Olivia Cooke, and a performance by the cast of “Illinoise.”

6/5/24 (Jon Bon Jovi, Tig Notaro)

2024-06-05 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes singer Jon Bon Jovi and comedian Tig Notaro.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Hozier

2024-06-06 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus and a musical performance by Hozier.

6/10/24 (Senator Cory Booker, Billie Eilish)

2024-06-10 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and a musical performance by Billie Eilish.

6/11/24 (Jake Gyllenhaal, Chloe Fineman)

2024-06-11 • 41 min

Steven welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal and comedian Chloe Fineman.

6/12/24 (Seth Meyers, Omar Apollo)

2024-06-12 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes TV host Seth Meyers and a musical performance by Omar Apollo.

6/13/24 (Jude Law, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats)

2024-06-13 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Jude Law and a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.

6/17/24 (Dr. Anthony Fauci, Callum Turner, Trombone Shorty)

2024-06-17 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes Dr. Anthony Fauci and actor Callum Turner.

6/18/24 (Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Lake Street Dive)

2024-06-18 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes podcast hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett & Tommy Vietor, and a musical performance by Lake Street Dive.

6/19/24 (Cynthia Erivo, Rep. Jamaal Bowman)

2024-06-19 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actress Cynthia Erivo and Rep. Jamaal Bowman.

6/20/24 (Jeremy Allen White, Ava DuVernay)

2024-06-20 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Jeremy Allen White and director Ava DuVernay.

7/8/24 (Michael Douglas, Abby Phillip, Antony Starr, Chace Crawford, Colby Minifie)

2024-07-08 • 41 min

Serena Williams, Andrew McCarthy

2024-07-09 • 41 min

7/10/24 (Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Martha Stewart)

2024-07-10 • 41 min

7/11/24 (John Dickerson, Jessica Pratt)

2024-07-11 • 41 min

Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Bikini Kill

2024-07-15 • 41 min

7/16/24 (Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Loudon Wainwright III)

2024-07-16 • 41 min

Vance Party!

2024-07-17 • 41 min

Sen. Bernie Sanders, OneRepublic

2024-07-18 • 41 min

7/22/24 (Keanu Reeves, Charles Wesley Godwin)

2024-07-22 • 41 min

7/23/24 (Matthew Macfadyen, Jon M. Chu)

2024-07-23 • 41 min

Melinda French Gates, Saoirse-Monica Jackson

2024-07-24 • 41 min

Kevin Hart/Erica Rhodes/Andrew Bird

2024-07-25 • 41 min

Kaitlan Collins, Walton Goggins

2024-08-12 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes journalist Kaitlan Collins and actor Walton Goggins.

Bowen Yang, Nick Cave

2024-08-13 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes actor Bowen Yang and musician Nick Cave.

Alex Wagner, Ali Macofsky

2024-08-14 • 41 min

Stephen welcomes TV host Alex Wagner and comic Ali Macofsky.

8/15/24 (Sean Hayes, Billie Eilish, Hiroyuki Sanada, Koe Wetzel with Jessie Murph)

2024-08-15 • 45 min

Hillary Rodham Clinton, Julia Louis-Dreyfus

2024-08-19 • 41 min

Rep. Nancy Pelosi/Rep. Hakeem Jeffries/Laura Benanti

2024-08-20 • 41 min

8/21/24 (Pete Buttigieg, Chance the Rapper)

2024-08-21 • 41 min

8/22/24 (Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Mavis Staples, Jeff Tweedy, Jennifer Hudson, Ian Happ, Nico Hoerner, Jameson Taillon)

2024-08-22 • 45 min