Season 2

Harry Connick Jr. discusses his New Orleans heritage and musical career. Ava DuVernay discusses ‘Queen Sugar’. Grouplove performs "Welcome to Your Life" from their album ‘Big Mess’.

Whoopi Goldberg discusses cannabis and ‘Strut’. Regina Hall discusses 'When the Bough Breaks’. Chesley Sullenberger discusses 'Sully’ and the "Miracle on the Hudson".

Jessica Alba discusses 'The Honest Company’. Bradley Whitford discusses 'Other People’. George Takei discusses the Star Trek franchise.

The Late Show Money I've Already Spent Justification Theater. Tituss Burgess discusses 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’. Jeff Ross discusses 'Jeff Ross Roasts Cops’. Adam Richman discusses 'Secret Eats’.

Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Dr. Phil discusses his TV series. Alan Cumming discusses 'You Gotta Get Bigger Dreams’. Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam perform "A 1000 Times" from their album 'I Had a Dream That You Were Mine’.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt discusses 'Snowden’. Millie Bobby Brown discusses 'Stranger Things’. The Head and the Heart performs "All We Ever Knew" from their album 'Signs of Light’.

Wednesday Night Thursday Night Football Promo. Trevor Noah discusses his new book, "Born a Crime’. Allen Iverson discusses his induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Chris Gethard discusses 'The Chris Gethard Show’.

Tracee Ellis Ross discusses 'Black-ish’. Late Show Polite Reminder. Andrew Rannells discusses his mid-western heritage. Mac Miller performs "Dang!" from his album 'The Divine Feminine’, featuring Anderson .Paak, with Jon Batiste and Stay Human providing musical accompaniment.

The Big Furry Hat. John Slattery discusses 'The Front Page’. Oliver Stone discusses 'Snowden’. Jon Fisch gives a stand-up performance.

Chris Pratt discusses 'The Magnificent Seven’ and his early life as a salesman. Scott Bakula discusses 'NCIS: New Orleans’ and his career, in addition to giving a musical performance with Jon Batiste and Stay Human. Frederik the Great, the World's Most Beautiful Horse, makes an appearance.

The Late Show Blanket Fort with the First Lady. Michelle Obama discusses her life in the White House and the "Let Girls Learn" initiative. America Ferrera discusses 'Superstore’.

Nile Rodgers sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Ethan Hawke discusses 'The Magnificent Seven’. Tim Meadows discusses 'Son of Zorn’. Wilco performs "Someone to Lose" from their album 'Schmilco’.

Stephen visits Wrigley Field in support of the Chicago Cubs. Anthony Anderson discusses 'Black-ish’ and the Emmy Awards. Mark Consuelos discusses 'Pitch’ and his life in New York City. The Kills perform "Impossible Tracks" from their album 'Ash & Ice’.

Bruce Springsteen discusses his life stories, his autobiography ‘Born to Run’, and its companion album 'Chapter and Verse’. The Late Show celebrates Springsteen's 67th birthday.

Special live episode after the first presidential debate. Rob Lowe discusses the presidential race. Kal Penn discusses the presidential race and his career in the White House. Emma Willmann gives a stand-up performance.

Sean Penn discusses 'Bob Honey Who Just Do Stuff’ and sends his first tweet. Sutton Foster discusses 'Younger’. Regina Spektor performs "Bleeding Heart" from her album 'Remember Us to Life’.

Jon Batiste's PSA: Hey, White People! Lupita Nyong'o discusses 'Queen of Katwe’ and her African heritage. Donnie Wahlberg discusses 'Blue Bloods’ and goes crowd surfing with Stephen. John Prine performs "I'm Tellin' You" from his album 'For Better, or Worse’, featuring Holly Williams.

Morgan Freeman discusses 'Madam Secretary’. Judith Light discusses 'Transparent’. Jimmy Eat World performs "Sure and Certain" from their album 'Integrity Blues’.

Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Samantha Bee discusses 'Full Frontal’ and the presidential race. Abby Elliott discusses 'Better Off Single’ and receives/destroys her wedding gift. Asa Butterfield discusses 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children’.

Mindy Kaling discusses 'The Mindy Project’ and takes a shopping stroll. Gary Owen discusses 'The Gary Owen Show’ and his life in the Navy. Sum 41 performs "Fake My Own Death" from their album '13 Voices’.

Special live episode after the vice presidential debate. Melissa Etheridge sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. John Leguizamo discusses the presidential race and his Latin American heritage. Cheri Oteri discusses 'Those Who Can't’ and the presidential race. Paul F. Tompkins discusses 'Bajillion Dollar Propertie$’.

Armie Hammer discusses 'The Birth of a Nation’. Lindsey Vonn discusses her new book, 'Strong Is the New Beautiful’. Gustavo Dudamel with the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra give an orchestral performance.

Emily Blunt discusses 'The Girl on the Train’. Gael García Bernal discusses 'Desierto’. Phantogram performs "You Don't Get Me High Anymore" from their album 'Three’.

The Big Furry Hat. Diane Lane discusses 'The Cherry Orchard’. Aja Naomi King discusses 'The Birth of a Nation’. Alingon Mitra gives a stand-up performance.

A special segment with President Barack Obama. Billy O'Reilly discusses the presidential race and his new book, 'Killing the Rising Sun’. Randall Park discusses 'Fresh Off the Boat’. Bob Weir performs "Lay My Lily Down" from his album 'Blue Mountain’.

Nick Offerman discusses his new book, 'Good Clean Fun'. Wayne Gretzky discusses his new book, '99: Stories of the Game' and his career. Morgan Spurlock discusses 'Rats NYC'.

Special live episode after the presidential debate. Hugh Laurie discusses 'Chance’ and the presidential race. Paul Reiser discusses the presidential race. Nate Silver discusses the presidential race.

Tiger Woods discusses his career and the Tiger Woods Foundation. Elijah Wood discusses 'Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency’. Jorge Ramos discusses 'Hate Rising’.

The Late Show Hall of Heroes. The Late Show Presents: Taking It to the Street. Matt LeBlanc discusses 'Man with a Plan’. Joy Bryant and Eleanor Holmes Norton discuss ‘Good Girls Revolt’. Wyclef Jean performs "If I Was President", with Jon Batiste and Stay Human providing musical accompaniment.

Tom Hanks returns to Zoltar, and discusses 'Inferno’ and the upcoming World Series. Adam Conover discusses 'Adam Ruins Everything’.

Mitski sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Will Forte discusses his new book, '101 Things to Definitely Not Do If You Want to Get a Chick’. Dermot Mulroney discusses 'Pure Genius’. Wyatt Cenac discusses 'People of Earth’.

The Werd. Joel McHale discusses ‘The Great Indoors’. Abbi Jacobson discusses her new book, ‘Carry This Book’. Jon Glaser discusses ‘Jon Glaser Loves Gear’.

World premiere of "Halloween Wiggle" featuring Run the Jewels. Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Mary-Louise Parker discusses 'Heisenberg’. Pusha T discusses his career and the presidential race. The Record Company performs "On the Move" from their album 'Give It Back to You’.

Aimee Mann sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Drew Carey celebrates his tenth year as the host of ‘The Price Is Right’. Claire Foy and Matt Smith discuss ‘The Crown’. Sebastian Maniscalco gives a stand-up performance.

Ruth Wilson discusses 'I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House’. J. B. Smoove discusses 'Almost Christmas’. The Ghost Brothers discuss ghost hunting.

Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars (with Mel Gibson). Mel Gibson and Luke Bracey discuss ‘Hacksaw Ridge’. Tegan and Sara perform "Stop Desire" from their album 'Love You to Death’.

Piano One-O-Fun (How to Vote) with Jon Batiste. Michael Strahan discusses 'Religion of Sports’. Nick Kroll discusses 'Oh, Hello and Loving’. Aaron Lewis performs "That Ain't Country" from his album 'Sinner’.

Stephen Colbert's Tinfoil Hat. Aaron Eckhart discusses 'Bleed for This’. Tig Notaro discusses her Southern heritage. Ron Suskind discusses 'Life, Animated’.

Stephen Colbert's Charity PSA with Viggo Mortensen. Viggo Mortensen discusses 'Captain Fantastic’ and the presidential race. Patton Oswalt discusses the loss of his wife and the presidential race. Maz Jobrani gives a stand-up performance.

Special live episode during the final phase of the presidential race. "Get Out There and Vote" medley featuring Jon Stewart and Javier Muñoz. Don Cheadle discusses the presidential race. Stevie Wonder discusses the presidential race, in addition to performing "Love's in Need of Love Today" and "Don't You Worry 'bout a Thing". Katherine Waterston discusses 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’, with an appearance by Sam Waterston.

Special live episode during the week of the presidential race. Miles Teller discusses 'Bleed for This’ and the presidential race. Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses 'Welcome to the Universe’ and the presidential race. Triumph the Insult Comic Dog discusses 'Triumph's Election Special 2016’.

Sting discusses his career. Thandie Newton discusses 'Westworld’. Sting also performs "I Can't Stop Thinking About You" from his album '57th & 9th’.

Highlights of Stephen Colbert's Live Election Night Showtime special: Mark Halperin & John Heilemann discuss 'The Circus’ and the election results as they come in. "Trump Begins" animated sketch. Jeff Goldblum reflects on the election results. Elle King performs. Stephen seeks to find things all Americans have in common.

Anna Kendrick discusses 'Scrappy Little Nobody’ in addition to performing "I'm Still Here" with Stephen. Mahershala Ali discusses 'Moonlight’. Chris Gethard gives a stand-up performance.

Marion Cotillard discusses 'Allied’. Dev Patel discusses 'Lion’. Dwight Yoakam performs "Gone (That'll Be Me)" from his album 'Swimmin' Pools, Movie Stars…’.

Amy Adams discusses 'Nocturnal Animals’. The Late Show Eyebrow Theater with Amy Adams. Simone Biles discusses 'Courage to Soar’. Jeff Watson discusses bear-handling.

The Late Show Family Meeting with William H. Macy. William H. Macy discusses 'Shameless’. Colin Quinn discusses 'The New York Story’. Drive-By Truckers perform "Surrender Under Protest" from their album 'American Band’.

Michael Weatherly discusses 'Bull’. Carrie Fisher discusses her new book, 'The Princess Diarist’, Gary, her French bulldog, and ‘Carrie Fisher's Other Star Wars Revelations’. The Pretenders perform "Holy Commotion" from their album 'Alone’, featuring Dan Auerbach.

Stephen Colbert's Thanksgiving Turkey Tips. James Marsden discusses 'Westworld’. Jimmie Johnson discusses his victorious NASCAR season. John Waters discusses his "A John Waters Christmas" tour.

Post-election Thanksgiving Survival Tips. Stephen Colbert's Thanksgiving Turkey Tips, Part II. Danny DeVito discusses 'The Comedian’. Max Greenfield discusses 'New Girl’ and his new career as a soccer referee. OK Go performs "The One Moment" from their album 'Hungry Ghosts’.

Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Tim Daly discusses 'Madam Secretary’ and the presidential race. Lauren Cohan discusses 'The Walking Dead’. Sleigh Bells performs "I Can Only Stare" from their album 'Jessica Rabbit’.

Good News Bananas! Lauren Graham discusses 'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life’ and ‘Talking as Fast as I Can’. Justin Long discusses 'Frank & Lola’.

The Big Furry Hat. Matthew Broderick discusses 'Rules Don't Apply’. Matthew Broderick's job offers. Ali Wentworth discusses 'Nightcap’. Fergie performs "Life Goes On" from her album 'Double Dutchess’.

Jason Bateman discusses 'Office Christmas Party’. Padma Lakshmi discusses her new books, ‘The Encyclopedia of Spices’ and ‘Herbs and Love, Loss, and What We Ate’. Michael Lewis discusses 'The Undoing Project’.

The Late Show Family Meeting with Joe Biden. Joe Biden discusses the presidential race and the fight against cancer. DJ Khaled discusses his new book, 'The Keys’.

Sigourney Weaver discusses the presidential race and ‘A Monster Calls’. Andy Cohen discusses 'Watch What Happens: Live and Superficial’. Pilobolus gives a modern dance performance.

First Drafts. Octavia Spencer discusses 'Hidden Figures’. John Mulaney discusses 'Oh, Hello’ and his Catholic background. Travis Scott performs a medley ("Sweet Sweet" and "Goosebumps") from his album 'Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight’.

Norm or Law? Olivia Munn discusses 'Office Christmas Party’. Martin Freeman discusses 'Sherlock’. Tom Papa gives a stand-up performance.

"Christmas is Now". John Goodman discusses 'Patriots Day’. Denée Benton discusses 'Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812’. Norah Jones performs "Peace" from her album 'Day Breaks’.

Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Mark Wahlberg discusses 'Patriots Day’. Lee Daniels discusses 'Star’. Miranda Lambert performs "Highway Vagabond" from her album 'The Weight of These Wings’.

The Nixon/Trump Letters: Volume I. Neil Patrick Harris discusses 'A Series of Unfortunate Events’, in addition to performing a creepy version of "Jingle Bells" with Stephen. Megan Mullally discusses 'Why Him?’. Smooshed: Holiday Edition with Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman.

"It's the End of the Year as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)". Not at the Movies with Gil Peaches and Will Peaches. James Franco discusses 'Why Him?’. Michael Stipe discusses his art. Gad Elmaleh gives a stand-up performance.

Stephen Colbert's Bah Humbug. Jon Batiste's Batman Christmas Medley. The Big Furry Hat. Liam Neeson discusses 'Silence’. Shepard Smith discusses 'Shepard Smith Reporting’. Jon Batiste and assorted musicians perform a medley of holiday songs.

Stephen Colbert introduces highlight clips from the past year, including a post-election monologue, Tom Hanks, Midnight Confessions and a performance by OK Go.

Stephen introduces more highlight clips from the past year, including an election week monologue, a Bruce Springsteen interview, David Duchovny sharing a blanket fort, and Too Much Exposition Theatre with Bryan Cranston.

Stephen's end-of-year highlights continue with a Thanksgiving week monologue and interviews with Robert De Niro, Amy Schumer, John Krasinski and Millie Bobby Brown.

Stephen continues his highlights from the past year with a post-Thanksgiving monologue, an interview and stargazing with Will Smith, Anna Kendrick singing, and the Furry Hat.

Stephen wraps up the year's highlights with an early December monologue, interviews with Chris Pratt and Jason Bateman, a performance by Stevie Wonder, and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog commenting on the presidential election

Oprah Winfrey discusses her interview with First Lady Michelle Obama and her new book, 'Food, Health, and Happiness’. Oprah Helps Stephen Make Anything Exciting! Oprah Winfrey and Stephen make "The Sexy Breakfast". Pretty Yende performs "Una voce poco fa" from ‘The Barber of Seville’.

Tips for Werewolf Hunting. The Adventures of Lil' Titey. Kate Beckinsale discusses 'Underworld: Blood Wars’ and teaches Stephen to speak Russian. Chris Messina discusses 'Live by Night’ and his early acting career. Jen Kirkman discusses 'Just Keep Livin'.

Trump and Cover. Galino & Farnes: Pornography Lawyers. Adam Driver discusses 'Silence’ and the recent passing of Carrie Fisher, in addition to thumb wrestling with Stephen. Community Calendar: Mishawaka, Indiana. Alexa Davalos discusses 'The Man in the High Castle’. Whitney performs "Golden Days" from their album 'Light Upon the Lake’.

Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Charlie Rose discusses 'CBS This Morning’, the presidential race and the incoming administration. Hayden Panettiere discusses 'Nashville’, her life and her career. Jack Maxwell discusses 'Booze Traveler’.

Billy Joel discusses his career and ranks his top five songs. True Stories Behind the Hits with Billy Joel. Billy Joel performs "Miami 2017 (Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway)". Josh Holloway discusses 'Colony’.

Andrew Garfield discusses 'Silence’. Erin Andrews discusses her sportscasting career. Cage the Elephant performs "Cold Cold Cold" from their album 'Tell Me I'm Pretty’.

Jude Law discusses 'The Young Pope’. Gabrielle Union discusses 'Being Mary Jane’. Thomas L. Friedman discusses 'Thank You for Being Late’ and the incoming administration.

Lesser Sponsor Roundup. Tom Selleck discusses 'Blue Bloods’ and his career. Craig Robinson discusses his band, The Nasty Delicious, and his music career. A$AP Mob performs "Crazy Brazy" from their album 'Cozy Tapes Vol. 1: Friends’.

The Big Furry Hat. Cuba Gooding Jr. discusses 'The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story’ and his acting career. Rupert Friend discusses 'Homeland’. Gary Gulman gives a stand-up performance.

The Werd "Repeal and Erase". Sarah Paulson discusses 'The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story’. Puff, Puff, Act with Sarah Paulson. Corey Stoll discusses 'Gold’. Nick Grant performs a medley featuring Watch the Duck.

Comic Billy Eichner; singer Mel B.; comic Gilbert Gottfried.

Actress Idina Menzel; actress Rachel Bloom; comic Louie Anderson.

Actor Johnny Galecki; TV host Chris Matthews; Bash & Pop performs.

Actor Jim Gaffigan; actress Cristela Alonzo; The Avett Brothers perform.

Actress Leslie Mann; comic Lewis Black; comic Dan Levy.

Singer Josh Groban; chef Rachael Ray; Japandroids perform.

Comic Ricky Gervais; actress Christina Ricci; Jain performs.

Dr. Phil; singer Michael Bolton; Maren Morris performs.

Actress Priyanka Chopra; actor Thomas Sadoski; comic Pat Brown.

Actor Paul Giamatti; TV show host Wendy Williams; Highly Suspect performs.

TV show host John Oliver; actress Isabelle Huppert; The Avett Brothers perform.

Actor Robert De Niro; documentary producer Ezra Edelman; Flo Morrissey and Matthew E. White sit in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

Actor David Oyelowo; actor Taran Killam; Rae Sremmurd performs.

Actor Will Arnett; comic Pete Holmes; comic Paul Mecurio.

Actress Shailene Woodley; actress Laverne Cox; treasure hunters Rick and Marty Lagina.

Actress Christine Baranski; Hans Zimmer performs.

Bob Odenkirk, Tatiana Maslany, and author George Saunders are guests on Stephen's couch.

Actress Sally Field; actress Maggie Siff; Lady Antebellum performs.

Actress Julie Andrews; actress Christina Hendricks; The Umbilical Brothers perform.

Actress Uma Thurman; actor Jason Jones; Alison Krauss performs.

Journalist Joe Scarborough; model Kate Upton; actress Yvette Nicole Brown.

TV host Kelly Ripa; actor Billy Gardell; The Lemon Twigs perform.

Actress Aubrey Plaza; actor Bradley Whitford; Lupe Fiasco performs.

Actress Allison Williams; actress Cush Jumbo; comic Carmen Lynch.

Comic Jon Stewart; actress Connie Britton; actress Zoey Deutch; Lori McKenna performs.

Actress Lisa Kudrow; former White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest; comic Tony Rock.

Actor Patrick Stewart; actor Chris Colfer; comic Roy Wood Jr.

Actor Hugh Jackman; actress Condola Rashad; The Flaming Lips perform.

Actress Cate Blanchett; actor Paul Rust; comic Mo Amer.

Journalist Anderson Cooper; producer Judd Apatow; Jidenna performs.

Actor Kevin Kline; actor Jerrod Carmichael; retired Gen. Michael Hayden.

Political analysts Mark Halperin and John Heilemann; actor Michael Ian Black; cat behaviorist Jackson Galaxy.

Actress Kristen Stewart; actor Maz Jobrani; Dawes performs.

Actress Felicity Huffman; actress Jurnee Smollett-Bell; comic Anthony DeVito.

Actor Ewan McGregor; actor Finn Wittrock; The Shins perform.

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson; comic Todd Barry.

Actress Jessica Lange; comic Bassem Youssef; comic Judy Gold.

Actor Bryan Cranston; actress Audra McDonald; comic Greer Barnes.

Actor Ryan Reynolds; actor Josh Lucas; actor Andy Daly; Green Day performs.

Actress Glenn Close; actor Michael McKean; actor H. Jon Benjamin.

Actresses Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda; director Jay Chandrasekhar; Aimee Mann performs.

Actor Hank Azaria; actress Kate Walsh; performance from Circus 1903.

Actress Emma Roberts; actor Ken Jeong; Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley perform.

Actress Marisa Tomei; actor Hugh Dancy; Broken Social Scene performs.

Actress Susan Sarandon; singer Joey McIntyre; comic Robert Klein.

Actor Jason Sudeikis; actress Jennifer Esposito; Joey Bada$$ performs.

Comic Louis C.K.; sportscaster Ernie Johnson Jr.; Father John Misty performs.

Actress Sigourney Weaver; podcast hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor; special appearance by Steve Martin; Neal Schon sits in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

Jessica Lange; Bassem Youssef; Judy Gold

Actor Mandy Patinkin; actress Zosia Mamet; actor Jerrod Carmichael.

Actress Jennifer Hudson; journalist Chris Hayes; actor Christian Borle.

Actor Alec Baldwin; radio host Charlamagne Tha God; comic Moshe Kasher; Taj Mahal and Keb' Mo' sit in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

Actress Rose Byrne; actor Lewis Black; P.J. Harvey performs.

Actress Elisabeth Moss; comedian Anthony Atamanuik; Sheryl Crow performs.

Actress Rosario Dawson; actress Renée Elise Goldsberry; comic Moshe Kasher.

Actress Allison Janney; Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg; Marty Stuart performs.

Singer John Legend performs; TV personality Kelly Osbourne; Dr. John sits in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

Actress America Ferrera; actor Thomas Middleditch; author Virginia Grohl and musician Dave Grohl; Preservation Hall Band sits in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

Actor LL Cool J; actress Phillipa Soo; Gorillaz performs.

Actor Tom Hanks; actress Anna Baryshnikov.

Actor Chris Pratt; astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson; Ryan Adams performs.

Comic Amy Schumer; actress Gabourey Sidibe.

Actor Jim Parsons; actor Jeff Garlin; actor Paul Scheer.

Retired professional basketball player Charles Barkley; actress Debra Winger.

Actor Richard Gere; comic Maria Bamford; Perfume Genius performs.

Actor Rami Malek; scientist Bill Nye; Roger Waters performs.

Comic Jon Stewart; TV host Samantha Bee; TV host John Oliver; actor Ed Helms; actor Rob Corddry.

Actors Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally; actor Aaron Taylor Johnson; Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds perform.

Actress Mayim Bialik; actor Andy Karl; comic Ramy Youssef.

Actor Tracy Morgan; actor Timothy Simons; Dan Auerbach performs.

Actor Danny McBride; actress Jane Krakowski; Metallica performs.

Actress Gina Rodriguez; actor Ben Falcone; Jesus and Mary Chain performs.

Talk show host Julie Chen; actor Matt Walsh; former professional baseball player David Ortiz.

Actor Ricky Gervais; actor Corey Hawkins; The xx performs.

Actress Jennifer Garner; actor Demetri Martin; comic Paula Poundstone.

Actor Christoph Waltz; actor Chris O'Dowd; YouTube personality Sean Evans.