Episodes
1. Patrick Stewart, Vance Joy
September 7, 2021
45 min
James welcomes actor Patrick Stewart and a musical performance by Vance Joy.
Guest Stars:
Patrick Stewart, Vance Joy
2. Ron Funches, Justin Quiles
September 8, 2021
45 min
James welcomes actor Ron Funches and a musical performance by Justin Quiles.
Guest Stars:
Ron Funches, Justin Quiles
3. Dr. Phil, Teddy Swims
September 9, 2021
45 min
James welcomes television host Dr. Phil and a musical performance by Teddy Swims.
Guest Stars:
Phil McGraw, Teddy Swims
4. Drew Barrymore, Mary Elizabeth Winstead
September 13, 2021
45 min
James welcomes actress Drew Barrymore and actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead.
Guest Stars:
Drew Barrymore, Mary Elizabeth Winstead
5. Cobie Smulders, Regina Hall
September 14, 2021
45 min
James welcomes actress Cobie Smulders and actress Regina Hall.
Guest Stars:
Regina Hall, Cobie Smulders
6. Cedric the Entertainer, Gillian Anderson
September 15, 2021
45 min
James welcomes actor Cedric the Entertainer and actress Gillian Anderson.
Guest Stars:
Cedric the Entertainer, Gillian Anderson
7. Angela Bassett, NCT 127
September 16, 2021
45 min
James welcomes actress Angela Bassett and a musical performance by NCT 127.
Guest Stars:
Angela Bassett
8. Ken Jeong, Lola Young
September 20, 2021
45 min
James welcomes actor Ken Jeong and a musical performance by Lola Young.
Guest Stars:
Ken Jeong, Lola Young
9. Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Suni Lee
September 21, 2021
45 min
James welcomes actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt and gymnast Suni Lee.
Guest Stars:
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Sunisa Lee
10. Nicole Kidman, Melissa McCarthy, Bill Gates
September 22, 2021
40 min
James welcomes actress Nicole Kidman, actress Melissa McCarthy, and philanthropist Bill Gates.
Guest Stars:
Melissa McCarthy, Nicole Kidman, Bill Gates
11. Rihanna, Ben Platt
September 23, 2021
45 min
James interviews Ben Platt who performs "For Forever" from Dear Evan Hansen. Plus, James steps in as Rihanna's assistant ahead of her Savage X Fenty fashion show.
Guest Stars:
Rihanna, Ben Platt
12. Khloe Kardashian, Jade Bird
September 27, 2021
45 min
James welcomes TV personality Khloe Kardashian and a musical performance by Jade Bird.
Guest Stars:
Khloé Kardashian, Jade Bird
13. Mayim Bialik, Gillian Jacobs
September 28, 2021
45 min
James welcomes actress Mayim Bialik and actress Gillian Jacobs.
Guest Stars:
Mayim Bialik, Gillian Jacobs
14. Tyra Banks, Leslie Odom Jr.
September 29, 2021
45 min
James welcomes TV personality Tyra Banks and actor Leslie Odom Jr.
Guest Stars:
Tyra Banks, Leslie Odom Jr.
15. Andy Serkis, Beth Behrs
September 30, 2021
45 min
James welcomes actor Andy Serkis and actress Beth Behrs.
Guest Stars:
Beth Behrs, Andy Serkis
16. Jamie Lee Curtis, Ludacris, Lord Huron
October 4, 2021
45 min
James welcomes actress Jamie Lee Curtis, rapper/actor Ludacris, and a musical performance by Lord Huron.
Guest Stars:
Jamie Lee Curtis, Ludacris
17. Taraji P. Henson, Gabrielle Union, Jake Wesley Rogers
October 5, 2021
45 min
James welcomes actress Taraji P. Henson, actress Gabrielle Union, and musician Jake Wesley Rogers.
Guest Stars:
Taraji P. Henson, Jake Wesley Rogers, Gabrielle Union
18. Judy Greer, Annaleigh Ashford, Cat Power
October 6, 2021
45 min
James welcomes actress Judy Greer, actress Annaleigh Ashford, and a musical performance by Cat Power.
Guest Stars:
Annaleigh Ashford, Judy Greer, Cat Power
19. Daniel Craig, Rami Malek
October 7, 2021
45 min
James welcomes actor Daniel Craig and actor Rami Malek.
Guest Stars:
Daniel Craig, Rami Malek
20. Dave Grohl, Kate Beckinsale, Coldplay, Selena Gomez
October 18, 2021
45 min
James welcomes musician Dave Grohl, actress Kate Beckinsale, and a musical performance by Coldplay feat. Selena Gomez.
Guest Stars:
Dave Grohl, Kate Beckinsale, Selena Gomez
21. Hailee Steinfeld, Lee Pace, Coldplay
October 19, 2021
45 min
James welcomes actress Hailee Steinfeld, actor Lee Pace, and a musical performance by Coldplay.
Guest Stars:
Hailee Steinfeld, Lee Pace
22. Jamie Foxx, Coldplay, We Are KING, Jacob Collier
October 20, 2021
45 min
James welcomes actor Jamie Foxx and a musical performance by Coldplay feat. We Are KING and Jacob Collier.
Guest Stars:
Jamie Foxx, Jacob Collier
23. Larry David, Coldplay
October 21, 2021
45 min
James welcomes actor Larry David and a musical performance by Coldplay.
Guest Stars:
Larry David
24. Anya Taylor-Joy, Ben Schwartz, Leon Bridges
October 25, 2021
45 min
James welcomes actress Anya Taylor-Joy, actor Ben Schwartz, and a musical performance by Leon Bridges.
Guest Stars:
Ben Schwartz, Anya Taylor-Joy, Leon Bridges
25. Melanie C, David Boreanaz, Finneas
October 26, 2021
45 min
James welcomes singer Melanie C, actor David Boreanaz and a musical performance by Finneas.
Guest Stars:
Melanie C, David Boreanaz, FINNEAS
26. Jeffrey Wright, Edgar Wright, Glass Animals
October 27, 2021
45 min
James welcomes actor Jeffrey Wright, director Edgar Wright, and a musical performance by Glass Animals.
Guest Stars:
Jeffrey Wright, Edgar Wright
27. Andie MacDowell, Rudi Dharmalingam, Calum Scott
October 28, 2021
45 min
James welcomes actress Andie MacDowell, actor Rudi Dharmalingam, and a musical performance by Calum Scott.
Guest Stars:
Andie MacDowell, Rudi Dharmalingam, Calum Scott
28. Dr. Anthony Fauci, Nick Kroll, Patton Oswalt
November 1, 2021
45 min
James welcomes Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci, actor Nick Kroll, and a comedic performance by Patton Oswalt.
Guest Stars:
Nick Kroll, Anthony Fauci, Patton Oswalt
29. Anna Kendrick, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Atsuko Okatsuka
November 2, 2021
45 min
James welcomes actress Anna Kendrick, actor O'Shea Jackson Jr., and comedian Atsuko Okatsuka.
Guest Stars:
O'Shea Jackson Jr., Anna Kendrick, Atsuko Okatsuka
30. Eva Longoria, J.B. Smoove, Anitta and Saweetie
November 3, 2021
45 min
Guest Stars:
Eva Longoria, JB Smoove, Anitta, Saweetie
31. Jack McBrayer, Alexandra Shipp, Angels & Airwaves
November 4, 2021
45 min
James welcomes actor Jack McBrayer, actress Alexandra Shipp, and a musical performance by Angels & Airwaves.
Guest Stars:
Jack McBrayer, Alexandra Shipp
32. Tig Notaro, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, Muna, Phoebe Bridgers
November 8, 2021
45 min
James welcomes actress Tig Notaro, sociology professor Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, band Muna, and singer Phoebe Bridgers.
Guest Stars:
Tig Notaro, Michael Eric Dyson, Phoebe Bridgers
33. Gal Gadot, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Tori Kelly
November 9, 2021
45 min
James welcomes actress Gal Gadot, actor Henry Lloyd-Hughes, and a musical performance by Tori Kelly.
Guest Stars:
Gal Gadot, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Tori Kelly
34. Dwayne Johnson, Avril Lavigne
November 10, 2021
45 min
James welcomes actor Dwayne Johnson and a musical performance by Avril Lavigne.
Guest Stars:
Dwayne Johnson, Avril Lavigne
35. Andrew Garfield, Jamie Dornan, Laurie Kilmartin
November 11, 2021
45 min
James welcomes actor Andrew Garfield, actor Jamie Dornan, and comedian Laurie Kilmartin.
Guest Stars:
Andrew Garfield, Jamie Dornan, Laurie Kilmartin
36. John Lithgow, Jack Whitehall, King Calaway
November 15, 2021
45 min
James welcomes actor John Lithgow, actor Jack Whitehall, and a musical performance by King Calaway.
Guest Stars:
Jack Whitehall, John Lithgow
37. Mindy Kaling, Yvonne Orji, Majid Jordan
November 16, 2021
45 min
James welcomes actress Mindy Kaling, actress Yvonne Orji, and a musical performance by Majid Jordan.
Guest Stars:
Yvonne Orji, Mindy Kaling
38. Kirsten Dunst, John Cho, Trey Wakeman
November 17, 2021
45 min
James welcomes actress Kirsten Dunst, actor John Cho, and a comedic performance by Trey Wakeman.
Guest Stars:
Trey Wakeman, Kirsten Dunst, John Cho
39. Salma Hayek, Keith Urban
November 18, 2021
45 min
James welcomes actress Salma Hayek, plus a talk and musical performance by Keith Urban.
Guest Stars:
Salma Hayek Pinault, Keith Urban
40. Adrien Brody, Zazie Beetz, Little Simz
November 22, 2021
45 min
James welcomes actor Adrien Brody, actress Zazie Beetz, and a musical performance by Little Simz.
Guest Stars:
Adrien Brody, Zazie Beetz, Little Simz
41. Nicholas Hoult, Aisling Bea, BTS
November 23, 2021
45 min
James welcomes actor Nicholas Hoult, comic Aisling Bea, and a musical performance by BTS.
Guest Stars:
Nicholas Hoult, Aisling Bea
42. Jeff Goldblum, Caitriona Balfe, Sophie Buddle
November 24, 2021
45 min
James welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum, actress Caitriona Balfe, and comic Sophie Buddle.
Guest Stars:
Jeff Goldblum, Caitríona Balfe, Sophie Buddle
43. Kristin Chenoweth; Kal Penn
November 30, 2021
45 min
James welcomes Broadway actor and singer Kristin Chenoweth; comedian and actor Kal Penn.
Guest Stars:
Kal Penn, Kristin Chenoweth
44. Octavia Spencer; Max Greenfield; Travis
December 1, 2021
45 min
James welcomes actor Octavia Spencer and Max Greenfield. Musical performance by Travis.
Guest Stars:
Max Greenfield, Octavia Spencer
45. Bill Burr; Glenn Howerton; Meghan Trainor
December 2, 2021
45 min
James welcomes comedian and actor Bill Burr; actor Glenn Howerton. Musical performance by Meghan Trainor.
Guest Stars:
Bill Burr, Glenn Howerton, Meghan Trainor
46. Zachary Levi, Nicole Byer, Nnena
December 6, 2021
45 min
James welcomes comedian Nicole Byer; actor Zachary Levi. Musical performance by Nnena.
Guest Stars:
Nicole Byer, Zachary Levi
47. Ansel Elgort; Jane Levy; Blair Socci
December 7, 2021
45 min
James welcomes actor Ansel Elgort, actor Jane Levy, and comedian Blair Socci.
Guest Stars:
Ansel Elgort, Jane Levy, Blair Socci
48. Mariah Carey, BTS
December 8, 2021
45 min
James celebrates his 1000th episode with Mariah Carey and musical guest BTS.
Guest Stars:
Mariah Carey
49. Gavin Newsom; Hannah Waddingham; She & Him
December 9, 2021
45 min
James welcomes California governor Gavin Newsom; actor Hannah Waddingham. Musical performance by She & Him.
Guest Stars:
Gavin Newsom, Hannah Waddingham, Zooey Deschanel, M. Ward
50. Katie Couric, Zach Woods, Dave Gahan & Soulsavers
December 13, 2021
45 min
James welcomes journalist Katie Couric; actor Zach Woods. Musical performance by Dave Gahan and Soulsavers.
51. Dwyane Wade, Tessa Thompson, Andrew Michaan
December 14, 2021
45 min
James welcomes former professional basketball players Dwayne Wade; actress Tessa Thompson. Comedy performance by Andrew Michaan.
52. Ariana DeBose, RuPaul, Jimmie Allen
December 15, 2021
45 min
Actress Ariana DeBose; TV personality RuPaul.
53. Kristin Davis, Chloë Grace Moretz, BTS
December 16, 2021
45 min
James welcomes Kristin Davis and Chloe Grace Moretz. BTS performs.
55. Lily Collins, William Jackson Harper, St. Vincent
January 4, 2022
45 min
James welcomes Lily Collins, William Jackson Harper, St. Vincent. Musical performance by St. Vincent.
56. Jessica Chastain, Penelope Cruz, Andrew Sleighter
January 5, 2022
45 min
James welcomes Jessica Chastain, Penelope Cruz, Andrew Sleighter.
57. Adam DeVine, Neve Campbell, Japanese Breakfast
January 18, 2022
45 min
James welcomes Adam DeVine, Neve Campbell, Japanese Breakfast.
58. Dakota Johnson, Josh Gad, Hippo Campus
January 19, 2022
45 min
James welcomes Dakota Johnson, Josh Gad. Musical performance by Hippo Campus.
59. Rachel Brosnahan, Ed Helms, Samm Henshaw
January 20, 2022
45 min
James welcomes Rachel Brosnahan, Ed Helms, Samm Henshaw.
60. David Arquette, Nick Thune, Jackie Kashian
January 24, 2022
45 min
James welcomes David Arquette, Nick Thune. Comedic performance by Jackie Kashian.
61. Christina Ricci, Jeremy O. Harris, Everybody's Talking about Jamie
January 25, 2022
45 min
James welcomes Christina Ricci, Jeremy O. Harris. Musical performance by Everybody's Talking about Jamie.
62. Sydney Sweeney, Daveed Diggs, Joy Crookes
January 26, 2022
45 min
James welcomes Sydney Sweeney, Daveed Diggs, Joy Crookes.
64. Patrick Wilson, Brooklyn Beckham, Gunna
January 31, 2022
45 min
James welcomes Patrick Wilson, Brooklyn Beckham, Gunna.
65. Johnny Knoxville, Nick Offerman, Tolliver
February 1, 2022
45 min
James welcomes Johnny Knoxville, Nick Offerman, Tolliver.
66. Dave Franco, Annette Bening, The Linda Lindas
February 2, 2022
45 min
James welcomes Dave Franco, Annette Bening. Musical performance The Linda Lindas.
67. Lily James, Kenneth Branagh, Nicki Minaj
February 3, 2022
45 min
James welcomes Lily James, Kenneth Branagh, Musical performance by Nicki Minaj.
68. Jenny Slate, Murray Bartlett, Von Miller, Teddy Swims
February 14, 2022
45 min
James welcomes Jenny Slate, Murray Bartlett, Von Miller, Teddy Swims.
69. Charlie Day, Anna Chlumsky, Bastille
February 15, 2022
45 min
James welcomes Charlie Day, Anna Chlumsky. Musical performance by Bastille.
70. Aaron Donald, Adam McKay, Rebecca Hall
February 16, 2022
45 min
James welcomes Aaron Donald, Adam McKay, Rebecca Hall.
71. Chloe Kim, Ike Barinholtz, Parcels
February 17, 2022
45 min
James welcomes Chloe Kim, Ike Barinholtz. Musical performance by Parcels.
72. Sam Richardson, Haley Bennett, Sam Morril
February 21, 2022
45 min
James welcomes Sam Richardson, Haley Bennett, Sam Morril.
73. Whitney Cummings, Shaun White, Natalie Hemby
February 22, 2022
45 min
James welcomes Whitney Cummings, Shaun White, Natalie Hemby.
74. Hilary Duff, Dave Grohl, Carlie Hanson
February 23, 2022
45 min
James welcomes Hilary Duff, Dave Grohl, Carlie Hanson.
75. Will Arnett, Nathan Chen, Machine Gun Kelly & Willow Smith
February 24, 2022
45 min
James welcomes Will Arnett, Nathan Chen. Musical performance by Machine Gun Kelly & Willow Smith.
76. Maggie Gyllenhaal, Cynthia Erivo, Kimberly Clark
February 28, 2022
45 min
James welcomes Maggie Gyllenhaal, Cynthia Erivo, Kimberly Clark.
77. Pamela Adlon, Taika Waititi, Pinegrove
March 1, 2022
45 min
James welcomes Pamela Adlon, Taika Waititi, Pinegrove.
78. Patrick Stewart, Collin Farrell, Nick Cave & Warren Ellis
March 2, 2022
45 min
James welcomes Patrick Stewart, Collin Farrell, Nick Cave & Warren Ellis.
79. Camila Cabello & Nathan Lane
March 3, 2022
45 min
James welcomes Camila Cabello & Nathan Lane.
80. LaKeith Stanfield, Ryan Tedder, One Republic
March 7, 2022
45 min
James welcomes LaKeith Stanfield, Ryan Tedder. Musical performance by One Republic.
81. Jennifer Garner, Greg Kinnear, 5 Seconds of Summer
March 8, 2022
45 min
James welcomes Jennifer Garner, Greg Kinnear. Musical performance by 5 Seconds of Summer.
82. Bob Odenkirk, Edi Patterson, Walk the Moon
March 9, 2022
45 min
Bob Odenkirk, Edi Patterson. Musical performance by Walk the Moon.
83. Adam Scott, Joachim Trier, Maria Bamford
March 10, 2022
45 min
James welcomes Adam Scott, Joachim Trier, Maria Bamford.
84. Venus Williams, Zach Braff, Akeem Woods
March 14, 2022
45 min
James welcomes Venus Williams, Zach Braff, Akeem Woods.
85. James Marsden, Minnie Driver, Gayle
March 15, 2022
45 min
James welcomes James Marsden, Minnie Driver. Musical performance by Gayle.
86. Rosario Dawson, John Cameron Mitchell, Duran Duran
March 16, 2022
45 min
James welcomes Rosario Dawson, John Cameron Mitchell. Musical performance by Duran Duran.
87. Lizzo, Gabrielle Union, Pillow Queens
March 21, 2022
45 min
James welcomes Lizzo, Gabrielle Union. Musical performance by Pillow Queens.
88. Olivia Rodrigo, Renate Reinsve, Cirque du Soleil's Ovo.
March 22, 2022
45 min
James welcomes Olivia Rodrigo, Renate Reinsve. Performance by Cirque du Soleil's Ovo.
Guest Stars:
Olivia Rodrigo
89. Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum, Chris Laker
March 23, 2022
45 min
James welcomes Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum, Chris Laker.
90. Rose McIver, Tony Hawk, Yungblud
March 28, 2022
45 min
James welcomes Rose McIver, Tony Hawk. Musical performance by Yungblud.
92. Pablo Schreiber, David Duchovny, Christina Perri
March 30, 2022
45 min
James welcomes Pablo Schreiber, David Duchovny, Christina Perri.
93. Maria Bakalova, Stephen Merchant, Wet Leg
March 31, 2022
45 min
James welcomes Maria Bakalova, Stephen Merchant. Musical performance by Wet Leg.
94. Lisa Kudrow, Mira Sorvino, Jimmie Allen
April 4, 2022
45 min
James welcomes Lisa Kudrow, Mira Sorvino. Musical performance by Jimmie Allen.
95. Jamie Lee Curtis, Chris Pine
April 5, 2022
45 min
James welcomes Jamie Lee Curtis, Chris Pine.
96. Mark Wahlberg, Judy Greer, Sigrid
April 6, 2022
45 min
James welcomes Mark Wahlberg, Judy Greer. Musical performance by Sigrid.
97. Pedro Pascal, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Toni Cornell
April 18, 2022
45 min
James welcomes Pedro Pascal, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Toni Cornell.
98. Elle Fanning, Anthony Ramos, UPSAHL
April 19, 2022
45 min
James welcomes Elle Fanning, Anthony Ramos. Musical performance by UPSAHL.
99. Pete Holmes, Lucy Boynton, Jay Jurden.
April 20, 2022
45 min
James welcomes Pete Holmes, Lucy Boynton, Jay Jurden.
100. Nicolas Cage, Aaron Paul, Professor Robert Winston
April 21, 2022
45 min
James welcomes Nicolas Cage, Aaron Paul, Professor Robert Winston.
101. Henry Winkler, Wyatt Russell, Lara Beitz
April 25, 2022
45 min
James welcomes Henry Winkler, Wyatt Russell, Lara Beitz.
102. Ray Romano, Brooklyn Decker, Joy Downer
April 26, 2022
45 min
James welcomes Ray Romano, Brooklyn Decker, Joy Downer
103. Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Pete Yorn
April 27, 2022
45 min
James welcomes Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Pete Yorn.
104. Molly Shannon, Josh Groban, Big Thief
April 28, 2022
45 min
James welcomes Molly Shannon, Josh Groban. Musical performance by Big Thief.
105. Dakota Fanning, Jamie Bell, T-Pain
May 2, 2022
45 min
James welcomes Dakota Fanning, Jamie Bell, T-Pain
106. Monica Barbaro, Tom Cruise, Teddy Swims
May 3, 2022
45 min
James welcomes Monica Barbaro, Tom Cruise,Teddy Swims
107. Mackenzie Davis, Colin Hanks
May 4, 2022
45 min
James welcomes Mackenzie Davis, Colin Hanks
108. Elizabeth Olsen, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Walker
May 5, 2022
45 min
James welcomes actors Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen with musical performance by Tom Walker
109. Anthony Anderson, Michael Bublé
May 9, 2022
45 min
James welcomes actors Anthony Anderson, Michael Bublé
110. Rebel Wilson, Eugenio Derbez, Joe Zimmerman
May 10, 2022
45 min
James welcomes comedian/actor Rebel Wilson, actor Eugenio Derbez with a comedic performance by Joe Zimmerman
111. Jessica Biel, David Spade, Bastille
May 11, 2022
45 min
James welcomes actors Jessica Biel, David Spade, with a musical performance by Bastille
112. Niecy Nash, Paul W. Downs, Smashing Pumpkins
May 12, 2022
45 min
James welcomes Niecy Nash, Paul W. Downs, with a musical performance by Smashing Pumpkins
113. Ciara, Jenna Dewan, Steven Rogers
May 16, 2022
45 min
James welcomes musical artist Ciara, actor Jenna Dewan, and a performance by Steven Rogers.
114. Hannah Einbinder, Lennon Parham, the cast of "Hadestown"
May 17, 2022
45 min
James welcomes actors Hannah Einbinder and Lennon Parham. With a performance by the cast of "Hadestown"
115. Sheryl Crow, Rhea Seehorn
May 18, 2022
45 min
James welcomes musical artist Sheryl Crow and actor Rhea Seehorn
116. Jean Smart, Joshua Jackson, DNCE
May 19, 2022
45 min
James welcomes actors Jean Smart, Joshua Jackson. With a musical performance by DNCE
123. Annette Bening, Ewan McGregor, The Chainsmokers
June 8, 2022
Guest Stars:
Drew Taggart, Alex Pall, Annette Bening, Ewan McGregor
133. Billie Eilish, David Harbour, Lizzo
June 27, 2022
Broadcasting from London, James welcomes singer-songwriter Billie Eilish and actor David Harbour. James also does Carpool Karaoke with Lizzo.
135. John Boyega, Minnie Driver, Lior Suchard, Sam Smith, Cat Burns
June 29, 2022
Guest Stars:
John Boyega, Sam Smith, Minnie Driver, Lior Suchard
136. Joe Biden, Jamie Dornan, Tessa Thompson
June 30, 2022
Guest Stars:
Jamie Dornan, Tessa Thompson
