The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
series currently in production
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Comedy
Talk
Seasons | 10
Episodes | 1679
avg.Runtime | min
First EP | 2015-09-08
Last EP | 2025-06-12
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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. Stephen Colbert, Chris Licht, Tom Purcell, and Jon Stewart are executive producers. Barry Julien and Denise Rehrig serve as co-executive producers.must watch
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Season List
season 1 || Season 1
Relesed on | 2015-09-08
1
George Clooney, Jeb Bush, Jon Batiste & Stay Human
2015-09-08
Stephen welcomes George Clooney, Republican Presidential candidate Jeb Bush, plus a musical performance by Jon Batiste & Stay Human with special guests.
2
Scarlett Johansson, Elon Musk, Kendrick Lamar
2015-09-09
Stephen welcomes actress Scarlett Johansson, Space X and Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk, plus an interview with and musical performance by Kendrick Lamar.
3
Vice President Joe Biden, Travis Kalanick, Toby Keith
2015-09-10
Stephen welcomes Vice President Joe Biden, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick, plus a musical performance by Toby Keith.
4
Amy Schumer, Stephen King, Troubled Waters (Paul Simon)
2015-09-11
Stephen welcomes comedian Amy Schumer, author Stephen King, plus an interview with and performance by Troubled Waters.
5
Emily Blunt, Justice Stephen Breyer, The Dead Weather
2015-09-14
Stephen welcomes actress Emily Blunt, Justice Stephen Breyer, plus a performance by The Dead Weather.
6
Tim Cook, Jake Gyllenhaal, Run The Jewels with TV On The Radio
2015-09-15
Stephen welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal, Apple CEO Tim Cook, plus a performance by Run the Jewels with TV on the Radio.
7
Kevin Spacey, Carol Burnett, Abbi Jacobson, Ilana Glazer, Willie Nelson
2015-09-16
Stephen welcomes actor Kevin Spacey, TV legend Carol Burnett, plus a performance and interview with Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp.
8
Trevor Noah, U.N. Ban Ki-Moon, Chris Stapleton
2015-09-17
Stephen welcomes Trevor Noah, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon, plus a musical performance by Chris Stapleton.
9
Lupita Nyong’o, Sen. Bernie Sanders, An American in Paris (Christopher Wheeldon, Robert Fairchild, Leanne Cope)
2015-09-18
Stephen welcomes Lupita Nyong’o, Senator Bernie Sanders, plus an interview with and performance by “An American in Paris’” Christopher Wheeldon, Robert Fairchild, and Leanne Cope
10
Stephen Curry, Sen. Ted Cruz, Don Henley
2015-09-21
Stephen welcomes NBA MVP Stephen Curry, Senator Ted Cruz, plus a musical performance by Don Henley.
11
Donald Trump, Dr. Ernest Moniz, Raury
2015-09-22
Stephen welcomes Donald Trump, U.S. Secretary of Energy Dr. Ernest Moniz, plus a musical performance by Raury.
12
Hugh Jackman, Hugh Evans, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Pearl Jam
2015-09-23
Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Jackman with founder of the Global Poverty Projects Hugh Evans, Senator Elizabeth Warren, plus an interview with and musical performance by Pearl Jam.
13
Andrew Sullivan, Maria Shriver, Jim Gaffigan, Archbishop Thomas Wenski, YMCA Jerusalem Youth Chorus, the Choir of St. Jean Baptiste
2015-09-24
Stephen welcomes author Andrew Sullivan, journalist and activist Maria Shriver, comedian Jim Gaffigan, Archbishop Thomas Wenski, plus a musical performance by the YMCA Jerusalem Youth Chorus and the Choir of St. Jean Baptiste.
14
Malala Yousafzai, Kerry Washington, The Arcs
2015-09-25
Stephen welcome Pakistani activist Malala Yousadzai, American actress Kerry Washington, plus Dan Auerbach's band The Arcs.
15
First Lady Michelle Obama, John Legend
2015-09-28
Stephen welcomes First Lady Michelle Obama and singer John Legend.
16
Ellen Page, Jesse Eisenberg, Dominic Wilcox
2015-09-29
Stephen welcomes actress Ellen Page, actor Jesse Eisenberg, plus inventor and designer Dominic Wilcox.
17
John Oliver, Evan Spiegel, Bill Withers, Ed Sheeran
2015-09-30
Stephen welcomes John Oliver, founder of Snapchat Evan Spiegel, plus an interview with singer-songwriter Bill Withers and a performance by Ed Sheeran.
18
John Kerry, Claire Danes, PewDiePie
2015-10-01
Stephen welcomes Secretary of State John Kerry, actress Claire Danes, and YouTube comedian PewDiePie.
19
Morgan Freeman, Ruth Wilson, Sean Murray
2015-10-02
Stephen welcomes actor Morgan Freeman, executive producer of the CBS series “Madam Secretary,” actress Ruth Wilson, plus an interview with and demonstration by Hello Games founder Sean Murray.
20
Senator John McCain, Yo-Yo Ma, Misty Copeland
2015-10-05
Stephen welcomes Senator John McCain, special guest Yo-Yo Ma, plus an interview with and performance by ballerina Misty Copeland.
21
Bill Clinton, Billy Eichner, Florence & the Machine
2015-10-06
Stephen welcomes Former President Bill Clinton, comic Billy Eichner, plus a musical performance by Florence and the Machine.
22
Gina Rodriguez, Ben Bernanke, Tame Impala
2015-10-07
Stephen welcomes actress Gina Rodriguez, economist Ben Bernanke, plus musical guest Tame Impala.
23
Cate Blanchett, Brian Chesky, Dartmouth Football Dummy
2015-10-08
Stephen welcomes actress Cate Blanchett, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky, and Dartmouth's Robotic MVP.
24
James Corden, Shane Smith, Halsey
2015-10-09
Stephen welcomes TV host James Corden, Vice Media CEO Shane Smith, plus a musical performance by Halsey.
25
Carey Mulligan, Elvis Costello, Darlene Love
2015-10-12
Stephen welcomes actress Carey Mulligan, musician Elvis Costello, plus a musical performance by Darlene Love.
26
Sarah Silverman, Elijah Wood, Symphony of the Goddesses
2015-10-13
Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Silverman, actor Elijah Wood, plus a musical performance by Legends of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses.
27
Jack Black, Nick Woodman, Michelle Dorrance
2015-10-14
Stephen welcomes actor Jack Black, CEO of GoPro Nick Woodman, plus a dance performance by Michelle Dorrance.
28
Oprah Winfrey, Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor, Judith Hill
2015-10-15
Stephen welcomes media proprietor Oprah Winfrey, podcast creators Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor, plus a musical performance by Judith Hill.
29
Jimmy Kimmel, the cast and director of “Crimson Peak”, Beach House
2015-10-16
Stephen welcomes TV host Jimmy Kimmel, “Crimson Peak” cast members Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston, and Mia Wasikowska, with director Guillermo Del Toro, a performance by Beach House, plus Vance Joy performs with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
30
Sienna Miller, Melissa Benoist, Chance the Rapper
2015-10-26
Stephen welcomes actress Sienna Miller, “Supergirl” Melissa Benoist, plus a performance by Chance the Rapper.
31
Hillary Clinton, Anthony Bourdain, Carrie Brownstein, Lianne La Havas
2015-10-27
Stephen welcomes presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton, chef Anthony Bourdain, author Carrie Brownstein, plus Lianne La Havas performs with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
32
Julianna Margulies, Jonathan Franzen, Alabama Shakes
2015-10-28
Stephen welcomes actress Julianna Margulies, author Jonathan Franzen, plus a musical performance by Alabama Shakes.
33
Seth MacFarlane, Neil DeGrasse Tyson
2015-10-29
Stephen welcomes musical guest Seth MacFarlane and astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson.
34
Charlie Rose, Stacy Schiff, Ghost
2015-10-30
Stephen welcomes “CBS This Morning” co-host Charlie Rose, author Stacy Schiff, a musical performance by Ghost, plus the Zombies sit in with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
35
Allison Janney, Colin Quinn, Margaret Cho
2015-11-02
Stephen welcomes actress Allison Janney from the CBS comedy “Mom,” comedian Colin Quinn, plus an interview with and performance by comic Margaret Cho.
36
Antonio Banderas, Reed Hastings, John Irving
2015-11-03
Stephen welcomes actor Antonio Banderas, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings, and author John Irving.
37
Daniel Craig, Elizabeth Gilbert, Dr. Eugenia Cheng
2015-11-04
Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Craig, author Elizabeth Gilbert, plus an interview with and demonstration by Dr. Eugenia Cheng.
38
Bryan Cranston, Shamir
2015-11-05
Stephen welcomes actor Bryan Cranston, plus a musical performance by Shamir.
39
Whoopi Goldberg, John Kasich, Glen Hansard
2015-11-06
Stephen welcomes TV host Whoopi Goldberg, GOP candidate John Kasich, plus a musical performance by Glen Hansard.
40
Ethan Hawke, Claire McCaskill, Amy Klobuchar, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
2015-11-09
Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke, Senator Claire McCaskill & Senator Amy Klobuchar, plus a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.
41
Aziz Ansari, Shonda Rhimes, Bruce Campbell, Lucy Lawless
2015-11-10
Stephen welcomes comic Aziz Ansari, TV producer Shonda Rhimes, and actors Bruce Campbell & Lucy Lawless.
42
Viola Davis, Brian Greene, George Ezra
2015-11-11
Stephen welcomes actress Viola Davis, physicist Brian Greene, plus a musical performance by George Ezra.
43
Jennifer Connelly, Judd Apatow, The Internet
2015-11-12
Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Connelly, director Judd Apatow, plus a musical performance by The Internet.
44
Mark Ruffalo, John Cleese, Michael Flatley
2015-11-13
Stephen welcomes actor Mark Ruffalo, actor John Cleese, plus an interview with and performance by Michael Flatley.
45
Bill Maher, Florent Groberg, Shepard Fairey, Acro-Cats
2015-11-16
Stephen welcomes Bill Maher, Medal of Honor Recipient Army Captain Florent Groberg, author Shepard Fairey, plus a special performance by The Acro-Cats.
46
Julianne Moore, Burt Reynolds, Public Image Ltd
2015-11-17
Stephen welcomes actress Julianne Moore, actor Burt Reynolds, a musical performance by Public Image Ltd, plus CeeLo Green sits in with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
47
Sharon Stone, Justin Theroux, James Taylor
2015-11-18
Stephen welcomes actress Sharon Stone, actor Justin Theroux, plus a musical performance by James Taylor.
48
Jane Fonda, Andrew Lloyd Webber
2015-11-19
Stephen welcomes actress Jane Fonda, an interview with and performance by Andrew Lloyd Webber, plus young guitarist Brandon Niederauer sits in with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
49
Michael Caine, Larry Wilmore, Boots
2015-11-20
Stephen welcomes actor Michael Caine, comic Larry Wilmore, a musical performance by Boots, plus Vulfpeck sits in with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
50
Sylvester Stallone, Ted Koppel, My Morning Jacket
2015-11-23
Stephen welcomes actor Sylvester Stallone, author Ted Koppel, plus a musical performance by My Morning Jacket.
51
Spike Lee, Andy Cohen, Carly Simon
2015-11-24
Stephen welcomes director Spike Lee, Bravo's Andy Cohen, plus a musical performance by Carly Simon.
52
Gloria Estefan, Eric Greitens, Jake Wood, Daniel Boulud
2015-11-25
Stephen welcomes musician Gloria Estefan, Navy SEAL Eric Greitens with former Marine Sgt. Jake Wood, and chef Daniel Boulud.
53
Steve Carell, Jennifer Hudson
2015-12-07
Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell, plus an interview with and performance by Jennifer Hudson from the Broadway production of “The Color Purple.”
54
Marion Cotillard, George Saunders, Joanna Newsom
2015-12-08
Stephen welcomes actress Marion Cotillard, author George Saunders, plus a musical performance by Joanna Newsom.
55
Michelle Dockery, Hugh Bonneville, Allen Leech, Adam McKay, Kurt Vile
2015-12-09
Stephen welcomes “Downton Abbey” cast members Michelle Dockery, Hugh Bonneville, and Allen Leech, director Adam McKay, plus a musical performance by Kurt Vile.
56
Bruce Willis, Michael Lewis, Lizzo
2015-12-10
Stephen welcomes actor Bruce Willis, author Michael Lewis, plus a musical performance by Lizzo.
57
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ike Barinholtz, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
2015-12-11
Stephen welcomes playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda, actor Ike Barinholtz, plus a musical performance by Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings.
58
Jennifer Lawrence, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Sleater-Kinney
2015-12-14
Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Lawrence, historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, plus a musical performance by Sleater-Kinney.
59
Quentin Tarantino, Jonathan Groff, Squeeze
2015-12-15
Stephen welcomes director Quentin Tarantino, actor Jonathan Groff, plus a musical performance by Squeeze.
60
Robert De Niro, Daniel Gilbert, Henry Rollins
2015-12-16
Stephen welcomes actor Robert De Niro, author Daniel Gilbert, plus an interview with and comical music performance by Henry Rollins.
61
Michael Moore, Samantha Power, Michael C. Hall, Lazarus
2015-12-17
Stephen welcomes director Michael Moore, US Ambassador to the UN Samantha Power, actor Michael C. Hall, plus a musical performance from the cast of the musical “Lazarus.”
62
Mandy Patinkin, Kayvon Beykpour, Leon Bridges
2015-12-18
Stephen welcomes actor Mandy Patinkin, Periscope CEO Kayvon Beykpour, plus a musical performance by Leon Bridges.
63
Samuel L. Jackson, Olivia Hallisey
2016-01-04
Stephen welcomes actor Samuel L. Jackson, and Google Science Fair Winner Olivia Hallisey.
64
John Krasinski, Killer Mike, George Church, Foals
2016-01-05
Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski, Hip Hop artist Killer Mike, geneticist George Church, and a musical performance by Foals.
65
Jerry Seinfeld, Senator Rand Paul, Andra Day
2016-01-06
Stephen welcomes a stand-up performance by and interview with Jerry Seinfeld, Senator Rand Paul, plus a musical performance by Andra Day.
66
Damian Lewis, America Ferrera, FloydLittle's Double Dutch team
2016-01-07
Stephen welcomes actor Damian Lewis, actress America Ferrera, plus a performance by FloydLittle's Double Dutch team.
67
Matthew Broderick, Sarah Parcak, Kacey Musgraves
2016-01-08
Stephen welcomes actor Matthew Broderick, space archaeologist Sarah Parcak, plus a musical performance by Kacey Musgraves.
68
Jane Lynch, Sec. Julian Castro, EL VY
2016-01-11
Stephen welcomes actress Jane Lynch, from the the CBS comedy series "Angel From Hell"; Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro, and a musical performance by EL VY.
69
Saoirse Ronan, Jeremy Stoppelman, Laura Ricciardi & Moira Demos, James Bay
2016-01-12
Stephen welcomes actress Saoirse Ronan, CEO of Yelp Jeremy Stoppelman, "Making a Murderer" Filmmakers Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos, and a musical performance by James Bay.
70
Paul Giamatti, Guerrilla Girls, J.B. Mauney
2016-01-13
Stephen welcomes actor Paul Giamatti, artists Guerrilla Girls, and professional bull rider J.B. Mauney.
71
Olivia Munn, T.J. Miller, Father John Misty
2016-01-14
Stephen welcomes actress Olivia Munn, T.J Miller, and a musical performance by Father John Misty.
72
Scott Kelly, Abby Wambach, Maria Bamford
2016-01-15
Stephen welcomes astronaut Scott Kelly, U.S. Women's Soccer star Abby Wambach, and comedian Maria Bamford.
73
Patricia Heaton, Quincy Jones, Deray McKesson, Grace
2016-01-18
Stephen welcomes Patricia Heaton, Quincy Jones, Civil Rights Activist DeRay McKesson, and a musical performance by Grace.
74
Charlie Day, Colin Hanks, Margo Price
2016-01-19
Stephen welcomes Charlie Day, Colin Hanks from the CBS comedy series "Life in Pieces," and a musical performance by Margo Price.
75
James Spader, Brandon Marshall, Sarah Koenig, Rev Run
2016-01-20
Stephen welcomes actor James Spader, New York Jets Wide Receiver Brandon Marshall, host and Executive Producer of "Serial" Podcast Sarah Koenig, and Rev Run.
76
Christian Slater, Josh Radnor, Iggy Pop
2016-01-21
Stephen welcomes actors Christian Slater and Josh Radnor and musician Iggy Pop.
77
Steven Tyler, Gaby Hoffmann, Låpsley
2016-01-22
78
Donald Rumsfeld, Russell Westbrook, Jackson Browne
2016-01-25
Stephen welcomes Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, Oklahoma City Thunder Point Guard Russell Westbrook, and a musical performance by Jackson Browne.
79
Laurence Fishburne, Michael Novacek, Lake Street Dive
2016-01-26
Stephen welcomes Laurence Fishburne, Michael Novacek, and a musical performance by Lake Street Dive.
80
Chris Pine, Danielle Brooks, Jonah Reider, Baauer
2016-01-27
Stephen welcomes Chris Pine, actress Danielle Brooks, Columbia University student Jonah Reider, and a musical performance by Baauer.
81
Josh Brolin, John Dickerson, Erin Brockovich, Aubrie Sellers
2016-01-28
Stephen welcomes Josh Brolin, John Dickers, host of CBS News's "Face the Nation"; Environmental Activist Erin Brockovich, and a musical performance by Aubrie Sellers.
82
John Travolta, Courtney B. Vance, Amy Cuddy, John Moreland
2016-02-01
Stephen welcomes John Travolta and Courtney B. Vance, author Amy Cuddy, and a musical performance John Moreland.
83
David Schwimmer, Joel Osteen, M. Ward
2016-02-02
Stephen welcomes David Schwimmer, Pastor Joel Osteen, and a musical performance by M. Ward.
84
Dr. Phil McGraw, Mark & Jay Duplass, Michael Eric Dyson, Anderson Paak and the Free Nationals
2016-02-03
Stephen welcomes Dr. Phil, creators of "Togetherness" Mark and Jay Duplass, author Michael Eric Dyson, and a musical performance by Anderson .Paak and the Free Nationals.
85
Michael Strahan, Samantha Bee, Wilco
2016-02-04
Stephen welcomes Michael Strahan, Samantha Bee, and a musical performance by Wilco.
86
Bobby Cannavale, Donny Deutsch, Charles Kelley
2016-02-05
Stephen welcomes Bobby Cannavale; Advertising executive Donny Deutsch, and a musical performance by Charles Kelley.
87
Tina Fey and Margot Robbie, Will Ferrell, Megyn Kelly, Key & Peele
2016-02-07
Stephen welcomes Tina Fey and Margot Robbie, Will Ferrell, Megyn Kelly, and Key & Peele.
88
Bill O'Reilly, Eddie George, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
2016-02-08
Stephen welcomes Bill O'Reilly, former NFL star Eddie George, and a musical performance by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis.
89
Olivia Wilde, Christiane Amanpour, Jon Batiste & Stay Human
2016-02-09
Stephen welcomes Olivia Wilde, Christiane Amanpour, and a musical performance by Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
90
Ben Stiller, Bernie Sanders, Tao: Seventeen Samurai
2016-02-10
Stephen welcomes Ben Stiller, Senator Bernie Sanders, and a performance by Tao: Seventeen Samurai.
91
Kelsey Grammer, Fred Armisen, Sarah McDaniel, Ty Segall and the Muggers
2016-02-11
Stephen welcomes Kelsey Grammer, Fred Armisen, “Playboy” cover girl Sarah McDaniel, and a musical performance by Ty Segall and the Muggers.
92
Craig Ferguson, Senator Cory Booker, Scott Waites
2016-02-15
Stephen welcomes Craig Ferguson, Senator Cory Booker, and World Darts Champion Scott Waites.
93
Eva Longoria, Abbi Jacobson & Ilana Glazer, Lucinda Williams
2016-02-16
Stephen welcomes Eva Longoria, Abbi Jacobson & ilana Glazer, and a musical performance by Lucinda Williams.
94
Kate Hudson, Governor John Kasich, Courtney Barnett
2016-02-17
Stephen welcomes Kate Hudson, Governor John Kasich, and a musical performance by Courtney Barnett.
95
Tea Leoni, Amanda Peet, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog
2016-02-18
Stephen welcomes actress Tea Leoni from the CBS drama series "Madam Secretary", Amanda Peet, and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog.
96
Chelsea Handler, Zosia Mamet, The Lumineers
2016-02-19
Stephen welcomes Chelsea Handler, Zosia Mamet, and a musical performance by The Lumineers.
97
Casey Affleck, Richard Dreyfuss, Mavis Staples
2016-02-22
Stephen welcomes Casey Affleck, Richard Dreyfuss, and an interview with and musical performance by Mavis Staples.
98
Debra Messing, Zachary Quinto, Violent Femmes
2016-02-23
Stephen welcomes Debra Messing, Zachary Quinto, and a musical performance by Violent Femmes.
99
Adrien Brody, Danai Gurira, Brian Greene
2016-02-24
Stephen welcomes Adrien Brody, actress Danai Gurira from "The Walking Dead," and Physicist Brian Greene.
100
Tim Daly, Graham Nash, Jason Isbell
2016-02-25
Stephen welcomes Tim Daly from the CBS drama series “Madam Secretary," Singer-songwriter Graham Nash, and a musical performance by Jason Isbell .
101
Spike Jonze, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Jack Garratt
2016-02-29
Stephen welcomes Director Spike Jonze, Jeffrey Dean Morgan from the CBS drama series “The Good Wife” and a musical performance by Jack Garratt.
102
Chrissy Teigen, Mike Birbiglia, Adam Savage
2016-03-01
Stephen welcomes Chrissy Teigen, comedian Mike Birbiglia, and Adam Savage of “MythBusters."
103
Octavia Spencer, John Stamos, Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, Lucius
2016-03-02
Stephen welcomes Octavia Spencer, the cast of “Fuller House”: John Stamos, Bob Saget and Dave Coulier, and a musical performance by Lucius.
104
Christopher Meloni, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Edward Byers, Ray LaMontagne
2016-03-03
Stephen welcomes Christopher Meloni, actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead;, Medal of Honor Recipient Edward Byers, and a musical performance by Ray LaMontagne.
105
Will Arnett, Charles Barkley, Max Greenfield
2016-03-07
Stephen welcomes Will Arnett, Charles Barkley, and actor Max Greenfield.
106
Helen Mirren, J.J. Abrams, DMA’S
2016-03-08
Stephen welcomes Helen Mirren, J.J. Abrams, and a musical performance by DMA'S.
107
Sally Field, Jerrod Carmichael, Esperanza Spalding
2016-03-09
Stephen welcomes Sally Field, Jerrod Carmichael, and a musical performance by Esperanza Spalding.
108
Anna Kendrick, Loretta Lynch, Brian Fallon
2016-03-10
Stephen welcomes Anna Kendrick, U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch, and a musical performance by Brian Fallon.
109
Jeff Daniels, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Audra McDonald
2016-03-11
Stephen welcomes Jeff Daniels, actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead, and Audra McDonald.
110
John Oliver, Jordan Spieth, New Order
2016-03-14
Stephen welcomes John Oliver, World #1 Golfer Jordan Spieth, and a musical performance by New Order.
111
Steve Martin & Edie Brickell, Shirley MacLaine, Gustavo Dudamel
2016-03-15
Stephen welcomes Steve Martin & Edie Brickell, Shirley MacLaine, and an interview with Los Angeles Philharmonic conductor Gustavo Dudamel and performance with orchestra.
112
Theo James, Jussie Smollett, Laurie Anderson
2016-03-16
Stephen welcomes Theo James, Jussie Smollett, and a musical performance by Laurie Anderson.
113
William H. Macy, Melissa Rauch, Isaac Mizrahi
2016-03-17
Stephen welcomes William H. Macy, Melissa Rauch, and Isaac Mizrahi.
114
Tom Hiddleston, Laura Benant, Frightened Rabbit
2016-03-28
Stephen welcomes Tom Hiddleston, Laura Benanti from the CBS drama series "Supergirl" and a musical performance by Frightened Rabbit.
115
Adam Driver, Rachel Bloom, Savages
2016-03-29
Stephen welcomes Adam Driver, Rachel Bloom, and a musical performance by Savages.
116
Eric Stonestreet, Jason Jones, Elizabeth Warren
2016-03-30
Stephen welcomes Eric Stonestreet, Jason Jones, and Senator Elizabeth Warren.
117
Sarah Paulson, Tatiana Maslany, Wynton Marsalis, Lil Buck, Jared Grimes
2016-03-31
Stephen welcomes Sarah Paulson, Tatiana Maslany, and interview with and musical performance by Wynton Marsalis, Lil Buck, and Jared Grimes.
118
Steve Buscemi, Benjamin Walker, Broadway Cast of 'American Psycho'
2016-04-01
Stephen welcomes Steve Buscemi, actor Benjamin Walker, and a performance by the cast of Broadway's "American Psycho."
119
Matthew Perry, Nick Offerman, Explosions In The Sky, Parliament-Funkadelic
2016-04-04
Stephen welcomes Matthew Perry from the CBS comedy series "The Odd Couple," Nick Offerman, a musical performance by Explosions In The Sky, and Parliament-Funkadelic sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
120
Melissa McCarthy, Ben Falcone, Arianna Huffington, BABYMETAL
2016-04-05
Stephen welcomes Melissa McCarthy & Ben Falcone, Arianna Huffington, and a musical performance by BABYMETAL.
121
Anna Kendrick, Sam Rockwell, David Duchovny, Autolux
2016-04-06
Stephen welcomes Anna Kendrick & Sam Rockwell, David Duchovny, and a musical performance by Autolux.
122
Mindy Kaling, Tituss Burgess, Ken Burns
2016-04-07
Stephen welcomes Mindy Kaling, Tituss Burgess, and filmmaker Ken Burns.
123
Hillary Clinton, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Katharine McPhee, Sturgill Simpson, Wayne Shorter
2016-04-18
Stephen welcomes Hillary Clinton, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Katharine McPhee from the CBS drama series "Scorpion," a musical performance by Sturgill Simpson, and Wayne Shorter sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
124
Rep. Paul Ryan, Kevin Spacey, Thomas Middleditch, The Flaming Lips, Arturo Sandoval
2016-04-19
Stephen welcomes Kevin Spacey, actor Thomas Middleditch, a musical performance by The Flaming Lips, and Arturo Sandoval sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
125
Dennis Quaid, Matt Walsh, Charles Bradley, Tootie & Jimmy Heath
2016-04-20
Stephen welcomes Dennis Quaid, actor Matt Walsh, a musical performance by Charles Bradley, and Tootie & Jimmy Heath sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
126
Tom Hanks, Leslie Odom Jr., The Strumbellas, Roy Haynes
2016-04-21
Stephen welcomes Tom Hanks, Leslie Odom Jr., a musical performance by The Strumbellas, and Roy Haynes sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
127
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Sam Morril
2016-04-22
Stephen welcomes Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and comedian Sam Morril.
128
Michelle Williams, Eddie Huang, Bob Mould
2016-04-25
Stephen welcomes Michelle Williams, Viceland's Eddie Huang, and a musical performance by Bob Mould.
129
J.K. Simmons, Jane Krakowski, Chris Wallace
2016-04-26
Stephen welcomes J.K. Simmons, Jane Krakowski, and Chris Wallace.
130
Susan Sarandon, David Tennant, Catfish and The Bottlemen
2016-04-27
Stephen welcomes Susan Sarandon, actor David Tennant, and a musical performance by Catfish and The Bottlemen.
131
Julianna Margulies, Christine Baranski, Matt Czuchry, Hank Azaria, Phil Knight
2016-04-28
Stephen welcomes the cast of the CBS drama series "The Good Wife": Julianna Margulies, Christine Baranski, and Matt Czuchry, also Hank Azaria, and Nike Co-Founder and Chairman Phil Knight.
132
Anderson Cooper, Mark Feuerstein, Gwen Stefani
2016-04-29
Stephen welcomes Anderson Cooper, Mark Feuerstein and a musical performance by Gwen Stefani.
133
Bill O'Reilly, Morris Chestnut, Deerhunter
2016-05-02
Stephen welcomes Bill O'Reilly, Morris Chestnut, and a musical performance by Deerhunter.
134
Dakota Johnson, Sebastian Stan, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
2016-05-03
Stephen welcomes Dakota Johnson, Sebastian Stan, and a musical performance by Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real.
135
Anthony Mackie, Rob Reiner, Maxwell
2016-05-04
Stephen welcomes Anthony Mackie, Rob Reiner, and a musical performance by Maxwell.
136
Judge Judy, Zac Posen, W. Kamau Bell
2016-05-05
Stephen welcomes Judge Judy, Zac Posen and W. Kamau Bell.
137
Lily Tomlin, Kumail Nanjiani, Ryan Hamilton
2016-05-06
Stephen welcomes Lily Tomlin, actor Kumail Nanjiani, and a performance by stand-up comedian Ryan Hamilton.
138
Kaley Cuoco, Dan Savage, The National
2016-05-09
Stephen welcomes Kaley Cuoco from the CBS comedy series "The Big Bang Theory," author and podcast host Dan Savage, and a musical performance by The National.
139
Chloe Grace Moretz, Katie Couric, Charlamagne Tha God
2016-05-10
140
Kate Beckinsale, B.J. Novak, Desiigner
2016-05-11
141
Ryan Gosling, Russell Crowe, Jessie Mueller, Animal Collective
2016-05-12
142
Matt Bomer, Zach Woods, Nick Griffin
2016-05-13
143
Jason Sudeikis; Michael Weatherly from the CBS drama series "NCIS"; Megyn Kelly
2016-05-16
144
Anthony Anderson; Eugene Levy & Catherine O'Hara; musical performance by Coldplay
2016-05-16
145
Josh Gad; Gillian Jacobs; musical performance by Band of Horses
2016-05-18
146
Rose Byrne; Bobby Flay; interview with and performance by Weird Al Yankovic
2016-05-19
147
Seth Rogen; Krysten Ritter; musical performance by Wolf Parade
2016-05-20
148
Emilia Clarke; Shiri Appleby; musical performance by Cynthia Erivo
2016-05-23
149
Sean Hayes; Brooklyn Decker; Lewis Black
2016-05-24
150
James McAvoy; Nick Swardson; Physicist Brian Greene
2016-05-25
151
Lizzy Caplan; Neil Young; Mike Epps
2016-05-26
152
Rashida Jones; musical performance by The Struts
2016-05-27
153
James Corden, host of CBS's "The Late Late Show"; Scott Speedman; musical performance by Death Cab for Cutie
2016-06-06
154
Jude Law; Norman Reedus; musical performance by Hundred Waters with Skrillex featuring Chance the Rapper
2016-06-07
155
Laura Linney; John Leguizamo; musical performance by Gary Clark Jr.; Paula Robison sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
2016-06-08
156
Patrick Wilson; Gayle King; Gary Johnson & William Weld
2016-06-09
157
David Duchovny; Aaron Tveit from the CBS drama series "BrainDead"; Juggler Alexander Koblikov
2016-06-10
158
Bill O'Reilly; Anna Chlumsky; Aesop Rock
2016-06-13
159
Daniel Radcliffe; George Lopez; musical performance by HINDS
2016-06-14
160
Liam Hemsworth; Ana Gasteyer; stand-up comedy performance by Paul Mecurio
2016-06-15
161
Demi Lovato & Nick Jonas; Amy Ryan; musical performance by Nick Jonas
2016-06-16
162
Aaron Paul; Michael Ian Black; Silversun Pickups
2016-06-17
163
Alexander Skarsgård, Natasha Leggero, Ziggy Marley
2016-06-20
164
Aubrey Plaza; Hugh Dancy; Andrew Zimmern
2016-06-21
165
Uzo Aduba; Neil DeGrasse Tyson; Adia Victoria
2016-06-22
166
Bernie Sanders, Paul Dano, Rascal Flatts
2016-06-23
167
Kevin Hart, Taylor Schilling, RuPaul Charles
2016-06-24
168
Kevin Love; Jenny Slate; Dierks Bentley
2016-06-27
169
Tom Brokaw; Sarah & Erin Foster; Bibi Bourelly
2016-06-28
170
Samuel L. Jackson; Julie Klausner; ScHoolboy Q
2016-06-29
171
Ellie Kemper; Patrick Fugit; We Are Scientists
2016-06-30
172
Zachary Quinto; Natasha Lyonne; 2 Chainz
2016-07-01
173
Bryan Cranston, Busy Philipps, Blink-182
2016-07-04
174
Nicholas Hoult; John Turturro; Bret Baier; Young Greatness
2016-07-05
175
Benjamin Bratt; Rob Corddry; The Shelters
2016-07-13
176
Bill Maher; Michael K. Williams; Parquet Courts
2016-07-14
177
Charlie Rose, Gayle King & Norah O'Donnell, DeRay Mckesson, Bonnie McFarlane
2016-07-15
178
RNC, Zoe Saldana, Jennifer Saunders, Ron Suskind
2016-07-18
179
RNC, Keegan-Michael Key, Kathryn Hahn, Jenny Lewis & NAF
2016-07-19
180
RNC, Tony Goldwyn, Mark Cuban, Lewis Black, Cory Kahaney, Wyclef Jean
2016-07-20
181
RNC, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Billy Eichner, Cory Kahaney
2016-07-21
182
Jennifer Saunders
2016-07-22
183
DNC, Allison Janney, Anthony Weiner, Ryan Adams
2016-07-25
184
DNC, Jeff Daniels, Bassem Youssef, Aurora
2016-07-26
185
DNC, John Oliver, Jai Courtney, Charlamagne Tha God, DMC
2016-07-27
186
DNC, Abbi Jacobson, Ilana Glazer, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Eric Andre
2016-07-28
187
DNC Highlights
2016-07-29
188
Viola Davis; Simon Helberg; Declan McKenna
2016-08-01
189
Will Smith; Logan Lerman; Tony Bennett
2016-08-02
190
John Cena; Scott Eastwood; Aaron Neville
2016-08-03
191
Jamie Dornan, Javier Muñoz, Malcolm Gladwell, The O'Jays
2016-08-04
192
Diane Kruger; Mark Normand; Ibtihaj Muhammad
2016-08-05
193
Amy Schumer; Omari Hardwick; Michaela Watkins
2016-08-22
194
Rami Malek, Tika Sumpter, Parker Sawyers, Diana Gordon
2016-08-23
195
Anderson Cooper, Edgar Ramirez, Kip Moore
2016-08-24
196
Senator Tim Kaine, Tony Hale, Car Seat Headrest
2016-08-25
197
Rachel Weisz; Kevin Smith; Spike Feresten
2016-08-26
198
Riz Ahmed; Pedro Pascal; Angel Olsen
2016-08-29
199
John Krasinski; Adam Brody; St. Paul and The Broken Bones
2016-08-30
200
Christian Slater, Congressman John Lewis, Chris Geere
2016-08-31
201
Larry Wilmore; Chris Noth; Sampha
2016-09-01
202
Actress Anna Gunn; journalist John Dickerson; inventor Simone Giertz.
2016-09-02
Actress Anna Gunn; journalist John Dickerson; inventor Simone Giertz.
CAST
charactor: Self - Host
Original: Stephen Colbert
Total EP: 1682
charactor: Self
Original: Bernie Sanders
Total EP: 15
charactor: Self
Original: Evelyn McGee-Colbert
Total EP: 15
charactor: Self
Original: John Oliver
Total EP: 15
charactor: Self
Original: Anderson Cooper
Total EP: 12
charactor: Self
Original: Elizabeth Warren
Total EP: 8
charactor: Self
Original: Neil deGrasse Tyson
Total EP: 8
charactor: Self
Original: John Dickerson
Total EP: 8
charactor: Self
Original: Pete Buttigieg
Total EP: 7
charactor: Self
Original: Ethan Hawke
Total EP: 6
charactor: Self
Original: Hillary Clinton
Total EP: 6
charactor: Self
Original: James Taylor
Total EP: 6
charactor: Self
Original: John Krasinski
Total EP: 6
charactor: Self
Original: Jim Gaffigan
Total EP: 6
charactor: Self
Original: Trevor Noah
Total EP: 6
charactor: Self
Original: Cory Booker
Total EP: 6
charactor: Self
Original: Gayle King
Total EP: 6
charactor: Self
Original: Jon Batiste
Total EP: 6
charactor: Self
Original: Chris Hayes
Total EP: 5
charactor: Self
Original: Jon Lovett
Total EP: 5
charactor: Self
Original: Tommy Vietor
Total EP: 5
charactor: Self
Original: Jake Gyllenhaal
Total EP: 5
charactor: Self
Original: Emily Blunt
Total EP: 5
charactor: Self
Original: Michelle Obama
Total EP: 5
charactor: Self
Original: Charlamagne tha God
Total EP: 5
charactor: Self
Original: Keegan-Michael Key
Total EP: 5
charactor: Self
Original: Nathaniel Rateliff
Total EP: 5
charactor: Self
Original: Tiffany Haddish
Total EP: 5
charactor: Self
Original: Amy Klobuchar
Total EP: 5
charactor: Self
Original: Daniel Craig
Total EP: 5
charactor: Self
Original: St. Vincent
Total EP: 5
charactor: Self
Original: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Total EP: 5
charactor: Self
Original: Chris Wallace
Total EP: 5
charactor: Self
Original: Tig Notaro
Total EP: 5
charactor: Self
Original: Jon Stewart
Total EP: 5
charactor: Self
Original: Billy Crystal
Total EP: 5
charactor: Self
Original: Andy Cohen
Total EP: 5
charactor: Self
Original: Joe Walsh
Total EP: 5
charactor: Self
Original: Cate Blanchett
Total EP: 5
charactor: Self
Original: Tom Hanks
Total EP: 5
“I would rather entertain and hope that people learned something than educate people and hope they were entertained.” – Walt Disney