Episodes
1. Jim Gaffigan, Ann Curry
10.0
September 3, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Jim Gaffigan and journalist Ann Curry.
Guest Stars:
Jim Gaffigan, Ann Curry
2. Vice President Joe Biden, Pixies
10.0
September 4, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden and a musical performance by Pixies.
Guest Stars:
Joe Biden
3. Pete Buttigieg, Graham Norton
September 5, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg and TV host Graham Norton.
4. Condoleezza Rice, Bill Skarsgård, Banks
September 9, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, actor Bill Skarsgård, and a musical performance by BANKS.
5. Ansel Elgort, Jodi Kantor, Megan Twohey
September 10, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Ansel Elgort and journalists Jodi Kantor & Megan Twohey.
6. James McAvoy; Stephen King; Vampire Weekend
10.0
September 11, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor James McAvoy, author Stephen King, and a musical performance by Vampire Weekend.
7. Jake Tapper, Jon Lovett
September 12, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper and screenwriter Jon Lovett.
8. Tom Hiddleston, Marie Osmond
September 16, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Tom Hiddleston and talk show host Marie Osmond.
9. Elizabeth Warren, Barry Williams, Maureen McCormick, Christopher Knight, Eve Plumb, Mike Lookinland, Susan Olsen
September 17, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and actors Barry Williams, Maureen McCormick, Christopher Knight, Eve Plumb, Mike Lookinland & Susan Olsen (“The Brady Bunch”).
10. Billy Crystal, Thomas Rhett
September 18, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Billy Crystal and a musical performance by Thomas Rhett.
11. Taraji P. Henson, Aasif Mandvi, Kevin Camia
September 19, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Taraji P. Henson, actor Aasif Mandvi, and comic Kevin Camia.
12. The Best of Season 4: The Greatest Season 4 of All Time!
September 20, 2019
45 min
A recap of the best moments of Season 4.
14. Whoopi Goldberg, Ta-Nehisi Coates
September 24, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes talk show host Whoopi Goldberg and author Ta-Nehisi Coates.
15. Renée Zellweger, Walton Goggins
September 25, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Renée Zellweger and actor Walton Goggins.
16. Sen. Bernie Sanders, Brittany Howard
September 26, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Brittany Howard.
17. Patricia Heaton, Tegan and Sara
September 27, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Patricia Heaton plus an interview with and musical performance by Tegan & Sara.
18. Hillary Rodham Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, Wilco
September 30, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton & daughter Chelsea Clinton and a musical performance by Wilco.
Guest Stars:
Hillary Clinton, Chelsea Clinton
19. Rachel Maddow, Thom Yorke
October 1, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes TV host Rachel Maddow and musician Thom Yorke.
20. Rami Malek, Jill Soloway, Leah Bonnema
October 2, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Rami Malek, TV director Jill Soloway, and comic Leah Bonnema.
21. Carrie Underwood, Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes
October 3, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Carrie Underwood, filmmaker Kevin Smith, and actor Jason Mewes.
22. Jon Hamm, Pete Alonso
October 4, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Jon Hamm and professional baseball player Pete Alonso.
23. Neil deGrasse Tyson, Susan Rice
October 7, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and former national security adviser Susan Rice.
24. Will Smith, Andrew Scott
October 8, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Will Smith and actor Andrew Scott.
25. Jonathan Van Ness, Brett Gelman, Big Thief, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Pete Buttigieg
October 9, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes TV personality Jonathan Van Ness, actor Brett Gelman, a musical performance by Big Thief, and special appearances by Democratic presidential hopefuls Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders & Pete Buttigieg.
26. John Oliver, Amy Sedaris, Paul McCartney, Big Thief
October 10, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes comic John Oliver, actress Amy Sedaris, singer-songwriter Paul McCartney, and a musical performance by Big Thief.
Guest Stars:
John Oliver, Amy Sedaris, Paul McCartney, Buck Meek, Adrianne Lenker
27. Julie Andrews, Jonathan Groff, YUNGBLUD ft. Dan Reynolds
October 21, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Julie Andrews, actor Jonathan Groff, and a musical performance by YUNGBLUD ft. Dan Reynolds.
28. John Lithgow, Camila Mendes, Julie Andrews
October 22, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow, actress Camila Mendes, and actress Julie Andrews.
29. Ronan Farrow, Andrea Savage
October 23, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist Ronan Farrow and actress Andrea Savage.
30. Steve Carell, Toby Keith
October 24, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell and a musical performance by Toby Keith.
31. Eddie Murphy, Ree Drummond
October 25, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Eddie Murphy and blogger Ree Drummond.
32. Queen Latifah, Radhika Jones
October 28, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Queen Latifah, Radhika Jones, and editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair.
33. Jennifer Aniston, Thomas Middleditch
October 29, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Aniston and actor Thomas Middleditch.
34. Norman Reedus, Cynthia Erivo, Miranda Lambert
October 30, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Norman Reedus, actress Cynthia Erivo, and a musical performance by Miranda Lambert.
36. Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Conan O'Brien, Rob Corddry
November 1, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, TV host Conan O’Brien, and actor Rob Corddry.
37. Tim McGraw, Senator Sherrod Brown
November 4, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes country singer Tim McGraw and Sen Sherrod Brown.
Guest Stars:
Sherrod Brown
38. Elizabeth Banks, Amy Klobuchar
November 5, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Elizabeth Banks and Senator Amy Klobuchar.
39. Helen Mirren, Ian McKellen, “MasterChef Junior” Contestants
November 6, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Helen Mirren, actor Ian McKellen, and contestants from the “MasterChef Junior” contest.
40. John Dickerson, King Princess
November 7, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson, and a musical performance by King Princess.
41. Liev Schreiber, Daniel Kaluuya, Cold War Kids
November 12, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Liev Schreiber, actor Daniel Kaluuya, and a musical performance by Cold War Kids.
42. Tim Robbins, Nicole Wallace
November 13, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Tim Robbins and political analyst Nicolle Wallace.
43. Mark Ruffalo, Andy Cohen, Thom Yorke
November 14, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Mark Ruffalo, TV host Andy Cohen, and a musical performance by Thom Yorke.
44. David Harbour, Karen Olivo, Aaron Tveit
November 15, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor David Harbour plus an interview with and musical performance by Karen Olivo & Aaron Tveit.
Guest Stars:
David Harbour, Karen Olivo, Aaron Tveit
45. Adam Driver, The 1975, Jacinda Ardern
November 18, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Adam Driver, a musical performance by The 1975, a special appearance by New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, and “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 1.
Guest Stars:
Adam Driver, Matty Healy, George Daniel, Adam Hann, Ross MacDonald
46. Helena Bonham Carter, Lucy Lawless, Bret McKenzie
November 19, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Helena Bonham Carter, a special appearance by actress Lucy Lawless, actor Bret McKenzie, and “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 2.
47. John Heilemann, Alex Wagner
November 20, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann and journalist Alex Wagner, plus “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 3.
48. Kamala Harris, Lady Antebellum
November 21, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes Senator Kamala Harris and a musical performance by Lady Antebellum, plus “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 4.
49. Daniel Craig, Lena Waithe
November 22, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Craig and actress Lena Waithe, plus “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 5.
50. Robert De Niro, J.J. Abrams
November 25, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Robert De Niro and filmmaker J.J. Abrams.
51. Paul Rudd, Adrienne Warren
November 26, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Paul Rudd and actress Adrienne Warren.
52. LL Cool J, José Andrés
November 27, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor LL Cool J, plus an interview with and a cooking demo by José Andrés.
53. Eddie Redmayne, Joe Pera, Pharrell Williams
December 4, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Eddie Redmayne, comedian/actor Joe Pera, and a musical performance by Pharrell Williams.
Guest Stars:
Eddie Redmayne, Joe Pera, Pharrell Williams
54. Scarlett Johansson, The Weeknd
December 5, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Scarlett Johansson, and a musical performance by The Weeknd.
55. Pharrell Williams, Chris Parnell, The Weeknd
December 6, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Pharrell Williams, actor Chris Parnell, and a musical performance by The Weeknd.
56. Saoirse Ronan, Tom Brokaw
December 9, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Saoirse Ronan and journalist Tom Brokaw.
57. Ed Harris, Florence Pugh, Jon Batiste
December 10, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Ed Harris, actress Florence Pugh, and a musical performance by Jon Batiste.
58. Clive Owen, Samantha Power, Thomas Rhett
December 11, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Clive Owen, former ambassador to the UN Samantha Power, and a musical performance by Thomas Rhett.
60. Mark Harmon, Caitlin Weierhauser
December 13, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Mark Harmon, a stand-up comedy performance by Caitlin Weierhauser, and a special appearance by the cast of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.”
61. Aaron Paul, Idina Menzel
December 16, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Aaron Paul and a musical performance by Idina Menzel.
63. Charlize Theron, Martha Stewart
December 18, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Charlize Theron and television personality Martha Stewart.
64. Jennifer Hudson, Jonathan Pryce, Sharon Van Etten, Norah Jones
December 19, 2019
45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Hudson, actor Jonathan Pryce, and a musical performance by Sharon Van Etten ft. Norah Jones.
65. Jane Fonda, Tan France, Miranda Lambert
January 6, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Jane Fonda, TV personality Tan France, and a musical performance by Miranda Lambert.
66. Rose Byrne, Bobby Cannavale, Jamie Oliver, Kate Willett
January 7, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Rose Byrne, actor Bobby Cannavale, chef Jamie Oliver, and a comedy performance by Kate Willett.
67. Larry David, Pedro Gonzalez
January 8, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Larry David with a comedy performance by Pedro Gonzalez.
68. Bernie Sanders, Penn Badgley
January 9, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders and actor Penn Badgley.
69. Laura Dern, Kesha
January 10, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Laura Dern plus an interview with and musical performance by Kesha.
70. Joe Scarborough & Mika Brzezinski, Cast of TINA: The Tina Turner Musical
January 13, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes TV hosts Joe Scarborough & Mika Brzezinski and a performance by the cast of “TINA: The Tina Turner Musical.”
71. Michael Bloomberg
January 14, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg.
72. Andrew Yang, Abby McEnany
January 15, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes presidential candidate Andrew Yang and actress Abby McEnany.
Guest Stars:
Abby McEnany, Andrew Yang
73. Josh Gad, Tamron Hall, Tiana Major9, Earthgang
January 16, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Josh Gad, journalist Tamron Hall, and a musical performance by Tiana Major9 & Earthgang.
74. Jim Gaffigan, Tom Steyer
January 20, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan and American philanthropist Tom Steyer.
Guest Stars:
Tom Steyer, Jim Gaffigan
75. Patrick Stewart, Dick Cavett
January 21, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Patrick Stewart and TV personality Dick Cavett.
Guest Stars:
Dick Cavett, Patrick Stewart
76. John Mulaney
January 22, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes John Mulaney.
Guest Stars:
Tyler Bourke, John Mulaney
77. Chris Cuomo, David Alan Grier, Jon Stewart
January 23, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Cuomo, actor David Alan Grier, and a special appearance from actor Jon Stewart.
Guest Stars:
Chris Cuomo, David Alan Grier
78. Antonio Banderas, Jay Hernandez
January 28, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Antonio Banderas and actor Jay Hernandez, from the CBS drama Magnum P.I.
Guest Stars:
Jay Hernandez, Antonio Banderas
79. Steve Martin, Steep Canyon Rangers
January 29, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Steve Martin, and a musical performance by Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers.
Guest Stars:
Steve Martin
80. Samantha Bee, Michael Stipe, Dana Carvey
6.0
January 30, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Samantha Bee, singer-songwriter Michael Stipe and a special appearance by comedian Dana Carvey.
Guest Stars:
Michael Stipe, Samantha Bee, Dana Carvey
81. Edie Falco, Fortune Feimster, Algiers, the cast of 'Cheer'
January 31, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Edie Falco, comedian Fortune Feimster, a musical performance by Algiers, and a special appearance by Monica Aldama, La’Darius Marshall, Jerry Harris & Gabi Butler from the cast of “Cheer.”
Guest Stars:
Edie Falco, Fortune Feimster
82. James Taylor, Rob McElhenney, Triumph The Insult Comic Dog
February 3, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter James Taylor, actor Rob McElhenney, and a special appearance by Triumph The Insult Comic Dog.
Guest Stars:
Rob Mac, James Taylor
83. John Leguizamo, Philip Rucker, Carol Leonnig
February 4, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo, reporter Philip Rucker, and journalist Carol Leonnig.
Guest Stars:
John Leguizamo
85. Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Patton Oswalt
February 6, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg and actor Patton Oswalt.
Guest Stars:
Patton Oswalt
86. James Taylor, Joe Mantegna, Michael Kiwanuka
February 7, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter James Taylor, actor Joe Mantegna, and a musical performance by Michael Kiwanuka.
Guest Stars:
Joe Mantegna
87. John Oliver, Alex Ebert
February 10, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by Alex Ebert.
Guest Stars:
John Oliver
88. Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Moses Sumney
February 11, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus and a musical performance by Moses Sumney.
Guest Stars:
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
89. Will Ferrell
February 12, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Will Ferrell.
Guest Stars:
Will Ferrell
90. James Marsden, Sam Heughan, John Oliver
February 13, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor James Marsden, actor Sam Heughan, and a special appearance by John Oliver.
Guest Stars:
James Marsden, Sam Heughan, John Oliver
91. Rahm Emanuel, Hailee Steinfeld
February 24, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, and a musical performance by Hailee Steinfeld.
Guest Stars:
Rahm Emanuel, Hailee Steinfeld
92. Chris Christie, Nathaniel Rateliff
February 25, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes former Gov. Chris Christie and a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff.
Guest Stars:
Chris Christie, Nathaniel Rateliff
93. Jason Segel, Charlotte Alter, Elizabeth Warren
February 26, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Jason Segel, journalist Charlotte Alter, and Senator Elizabeth Warren.
Guest Stars:
Jason Segel
94. John Turturro, Charlamagne Tha God, KALEO
February 27, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor John Turturro, radio personality Charlamagne Tha God, and a musical performance by KALEO.
Guest Stars:
John Turturro
95. Tyra Banks, Coyote Peterson
February 28, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Tyra Banks and wildlife educator Coyote Peterson.
Guest Stars:
Tyra Banks, Coyote Peterson
96. Ty Burrell, John Heilemann, James Taylor
March 2, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Ty Burrell, journalist John Heilemann, and a musical performance by James Taylor.
Guest Stars:
Ty Burrell, James Taylor, John Heilemann
97. Anthony Mackie, Susan Glasser, David Alan Grier
March 3, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Anthony Mackie, journalist Susan Glasser, and actor David Alan Grier.
Guest Stars:
Anthony Mackie
98. Chris Hayes, David Chang
March 4, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Hayes and TV personality David Chang.
Guest Stars:
David Chang, Chris Hayes
99. Keith Urban, Casey Wilson
March 5, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Casey Wilson, plus an interview with and a musical performance by Keith Urban.
Guest Stars:
Keith Urban, Casey Wilson
100. Neil deGrasse Tyson, Hannah Einbinder, Ty Burrell
March 6, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, a stand-up comedy performance by Hannah Einbinder, and a special appearance by Ty Burrell.
Guest Stars:
Ty Burrell, Hannah Einbinder, Neil deGrasse Tyson
101. John Krasinski, Rachael & Vilray
March 9, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski and a musical performance by Rachael & Vilray.
Guest Stars:
John Krasinski
102. Charles Barkley, Peter Sarsgaard
March 10, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes former professional basketball player Charles Barkley and actor Peter Sarsgaard.
Guest Stars:
Charles Barkley, Peter Sarsgaard
103. Hank Azaria, Suzy Nakamura
March 11, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Hank Azaria and actress Suzy Nakamura.
Guest Stars:
Hank Azaria
104. Dr. Sanjay Gupta
March 12, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes medical reporter Dr. Sanjay Gupta.
Guest Stars:
Sanjay Gupta
105. John Oliver
March 30, 2020
45 min
Stephen Colbert from home, with special guest John Oliver.
Guest Stars:
John Oliver
106. Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Karl, John Prine
March 31, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Radcliffe, journalist Jonathan Karl, and a musical performance by John Prine.
Guest Stars:
Daniel Radcliffe
107. Ryan Reynolds, Keith Urban
April 1, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Ryan Reynolds, and a musical performance by Keith Urban.
Guest Stars:
Ryan Reynolds
108. Nancy Pelosi, Alicia Keys
April 2, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, plus an interview with and musical performance by Alicia Keys.
Guest Stars:
Alicia Keys
109. Lady Gaga, Chance The Rapper, Jim James
April 6, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes singer Lady Gaga, Chance The Rapper, and a musical performance by Jim James.
Guest Stars:
Lady Gaga, Chance the Rapper
110. Conan O'Brien, Michael Stipe
April 7, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes TV host Conan O’Brien and a musical performance by Michael Stipe.
Guest Stars:
Conan O'Brien, Michael Stipe
111. Senator Bernie Sanders, Brandi Carlile
April 8, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical tribute to John Prine by Brandi Carlile.
Guest Stars:
Bernie Sanders
112. Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Jon Meacham, Dave Matthews
April 9, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes hosts of “Pod Save America”: Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, & Tommy Vietor, author & presidential historian Jon Meacham, and a musical tribute to John Prine by Dave Matthews.
Guest Stars:
Jon Meacham, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Jon Favreau, Dave Matthews
113. Matthew McConaughey, Sam Hunt
April 13, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Matthew McConaughey, and a musical performance by Sam Hunt.
Guest Stars:
Matthew McConaughey
114. Dr. Jonathan LaPook, Cate Blanchett
April 14, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes CBS News’ chief medical correspondent, Dr. Jonathan LaPook, and actress Cate Blanchett.
Guest Stars:
Cate Blanchett
115. Shaquille O'Neal, Jessica Meir, Matt Berninger
April 15, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes retired basketball player Shaquille O’Neal, astronaut Jessica Meir, and a musical performance by Matt Berninger of the National.
Guest Stars:
Shaquille O'Neal
116. Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Steve Martin
April 16, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge and a special appearance by Steve Martin.
Guest Stars:
Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Steve Martin
117. Trevor Noah, Willie, Lukas & Micah Nelson
April 20, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes television host Trevor Noah, and a musical performance by Willie, Lukas & Micah Nelson.
Guest Stars:
Trevor Noah
118. Michael Moore, Brett Eldredge
April 21, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes filmmaker Michael Moore and a musical performance by Brett Eldredge.
119. Nathan Lane, José Andrés
April 22, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Nathan Lane and Chef José Andrés.
120. Bill Gates, Claire Danes, Mandy Patinkin
April 23, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes co-founder of Microsoft Corporation Bill Gates, actress Claire Danes, and actor Mandy Patinkin.
Guest Stars:
Bill Gates, Claire Danes, Mandy Patinkin
121. John Mulaney, John Fogerty
April 27, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes comedian John Mulaney and a musical performance by John Fogerty.
Guest Stars:
John Mulaney
122. Jake Gyllenhaal, M. Ward
April 28, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal, and a musical performance by M. Ward.
Guest Stars:
Jake Gyllenhaal
123. Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg, Haim
April 29, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes Senator Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg, former mayor of South Bend, Ind., and a musical performance by Haim.
Guest Stars:
Pete Buttigieg, Amy Klobuchar, Este Haim, Danielle Haim, Alana Haim
124. Senator Chuck Schumer, Paul Giamatti
April 30, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes Senator Chuck Schumer and actor Paul Giamatti.
Guest Stars:
Paul Giamatti
125. Thandie Newton, Ina Garten, John Mulaney
May 1, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Thandie Newton, television host Ina Garten, and a special appearance by John Mulaney.
Guest Stars:
Thandiwe Newton
126. Anderson Cooper, Mark Foster
May 4, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by Mark Foster.
Guest Stars:
Anderson Cooper, Mark Foster
127. Stephen King, Sheryl Crow
May 5, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes author Stephen King and a musical performance by Sheryl Crow.
Guest Stars:
Stephen King, Sheryl Crow
128. Robert De Niro, Randy Newman
May 6, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Robert De Niro and a musical performance by Randy Newman.
Guest Stars:
Robert De Niro
129. Governor Andrew Cuomo, Christine and the Queens
May 7, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, and a musical performance by Christine & the Queens.
Guest Stars:
Andrew Cuomo
130. Jake Tapper, Tame Impala
May 11, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper and a musical performance by Tame Impala.
Guest Stars:
Jake Tapper
131. Christine Baranski, Ellie Kemper
May 12, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski and actress Ellie Kemper.
Guest Stars:
Christine Baranski, Ellie Kemper
132. Hugh Laurie, Benjamin Gibbard
May 13, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Laurie and a musical performance by Benjamin Gibbard.
Guest Stars:
Hugh Laurie
133. John Lithgow, Alison Roman
May 14, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and author Alison Roman.
Guest Stars:
John Lithgow
134. Kumail Nanjiani, Andra Day, Elmo
May 18, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Kumail Nanjiani, a musical performance by Andra Day, and a special appearance by Elmo.
Guest Stars:
Kumail Nanjiani
135. Gayle King, Amy Sedaris
May 19, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes TV host Gayle King and actress Amy Sedaris.
Guest Stars:
Gayle King, Amy Sedaris
136. Steve Carell, Wilco, Nick Kroll
May 20, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell, and a musical performance by Wilco, plus a special appearance by Nick Kroll.
Guest Stars:
Nick Kroll, Steve Carell
137. Vice President Joe Biden
May 21, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes Vice President Joe Biden.
Guest Stars:
Joe Biden
138. Killer Mike, Chris Hayes
June 1, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes rapper Killer Mike and political commentator Chris Hayes.
Guest Stars:
Killer Mike, Chris Hayes
139. Keegan-Michael Key, Wes Moore
June 2, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Keegan-Michael Key and author Wes Moore.
Guest Stars:
Keegan-Michael Key
140. Charlamagne Tha God, Tunde Adebimpe
June 3, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes radio personality Charlamagne Tha God and a musical performance by Tunde Adebimpe of TV on the Radio.
141. Cory Booker, Brian Wilson
June 4, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and a musical performance by Brian Wilson.
Guest Stars:
Brian Wilson, Cory Booker
142. Karen Bass, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Grace Potter
June 5, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes Rep. Karen Bass, journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin, and a musical performance by Grace Potter with Jackson Browne, Marcus King & Lucius.
143. Chris Wallace, Emmanuel Acho
June 9, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes news anchor Chris Wallace, and sports analyst and former NFL athlete Emmanuel Acho.
Guest Stars:
Chris Wallace
144. Stacey Abrams, Megan Rapinoe, The Flaming Lips
June 10, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes politician Stacey Abrams, professional soccer player Megan Rapinoe, and a performance by The Flaming Lips.
145. Wesley Lowery, Judd Apatow
June 11, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist Wesley Lowery and filmmaker Judd Apatow.
Guest Stars:
Judd Apatow
146. John Dickerson, Black Pumas
June 15, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson and a musical performance by Black Pumas.
147. Hasan Minhaj, Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit
June 16, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes comedian Hasan Minhaj and a musical performance by Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit.
148. Sen. Kamala Harris, Milky Chance & Jack Johnson
June 17, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes Senator Kamala Harris and a musical performance by Milky Chance & Jack Johnson.
149. Sherrilyn Ifill, Mike Birbiglia
June 18, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes sherrilyn Ifill, President of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, and comic Mike Birbiglia.
150. James Corden, Laura Benanti, Bright Eyes
June 22, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes talk show host James Corden, actress Laura Benanti, and a musical performance by Bright Eyes.
Guest Stars:
Laura Benanti, James Corden
151. John Bolton
June 23, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes former national security advisor John Bolton.
152. Jon Stewart
June 24, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes comic Jon Stewart.
Guest Stars:
Jon Stewart
153. Ibram X. Kendi, Patton Oswalt
June 25, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes author Ibram X. Kendi and comedian Patton Oswalt.
Guest Stars:
Patton Oswalt
154. Norah O'Donnell, IDK
July 13, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist Norah O’Donnell and a musical performance by IDK.
Guest Stars:
Norah O'Donnell
156. Ricky Gervais, Noah Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus
July 15, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Ricky Gervais and a musical performance by Noah Cyrus & Billy Ray Cyrus.
Guest Stars:
Ricky Gervais
157. W. Kamau Bell, The Chicks
July 16, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes television host W. Kamau Bell, and a musical performance by The Chicks.
158. Andy Cohen, Phoebe Bridgers
July 20, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes talk show host Andy Cohen and a musical performance by Phoebe Bridgers.
Guest Stars:
Andy Cohen
159. Greta Thunberg, Keegan-Michael Key
July 21, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes activist Greta Thunberg and actor Keegan-Michael Key.
Guest Stars:
Keegan-Michael Key, Greta Thunberg
160. Mary Trump
July 22, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes psychologist Mary Trump.
Guest Stars:
Mary L. Trump
161. Ava DuVernay, Kristen Bell, Ben Folds
July 23, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes filmmaker Ava DuVernay, actress Kristen Bell, and a musical performance by Ben Folds.
Guest Stars:
Ava DuVernay, Kristen Bell, Ben Folds
162. Dr. Jon LaPook , Maroon 5
August 10, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes Dr. Jon LaPook and a musical performance by Maroon 5.
164. April Ryan, Jason Sudeikis
August 12, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist April Ryan and actor Jason Sudeikis.
165. Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner, Baby Rose
August 13, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes political advisor Mark McKinnon, and journalist Alex Wagner. Plus a musical performance by Baby Rose.
166. Susan Rice, Sheryl Crow
August 17, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes former National Security Advisor Susan Rice and a musical performance by Sheryl Crow.
167. Elizabeth Warren, Regina Spektor
August 18, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and a musical performance by Regina Spektor.
168. Bernie Sanders, Jon Batiste, Nathaniel Rateliff
August 19, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Jon Batiste & Nathaniel Rateliff.
Guest Stars:
Bernie Sanders
169. Hillary Rodham Clinton, The Killers
August 20, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and a musical performance by The Killers.
Guest Stars:
Hillary Clinton
170. Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Tim McGraw, Laura Benanti
August 24, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes Hosts of “Pod Save America”: Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor, a musical performance by Tim McGraw, and a special appearance by actress Laura Benanti.
Guest Stars:
Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Jessie Reyez
171. Trey Gowdy, Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter
August 25, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes former Congressman Trey Gowdy, actor Keanu Reeves, and actor Alex Winter.
172. Nancy Pelosi, Lucinda Williams
August 26, 2020
45 min
Stephen welcomes Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and a musical performance by Lucinda Williams.
Guest Stars:
Nancy Pelosi, Lucinda Williams
