Breaking Mustache Newsflash. Stephen and Jon Batiste acknowledge the impact of Hurricane Ida in Louisiana. Stephen Colbert’s "Excuses Song" featuring Jon Batiste & Stay Human. Steve Martin, Martin Short & Selena Gomez discuss ‘Only Murders in the Building’. The War on Drugs perform "Living Proof" from their album ‘I Don’t Live Here Anymore’. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind.
Guest Stars:
Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Steve Martin
Animal Earth. Italy Cam. "Stephen Colbert Presents: That’s Yeet. Dabbing on Fleek, Man!" Chris Wallace discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Countdown Bin Laden’. Holland Taylor discusses ‘The Chair’.
Guest Stars:
Holland Taylor, Chris Wallace
Seditionist Round Up Roundup. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. A special appearance by ‘Blue’s Clues’ original host Steve Burns. Sarah Paulson discusses ‘Impeachment: American Crime Story’. Kacey Musgraves discusses her new album, ‘Star-Crossed’.
Guest Stars:
Sarah Paulson, Kacey Musgraves
Stephen and Jon Batiste acknowledge the death of George Wein. Jeff Daniels discusses ‘American Rust’. Nate Burleson discusses ‘CBS Mornings’.
Guest Stars:
Nate Burleson, Jeff Daniels
Stephen acknowledges the death of Norm Macdonald. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Pleistocene-While. Pleistocene-While Presents: Suckmyass-While. Justice Stephen Breyer discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘The Authority of Court and the Peril of Politics’. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind.
Guest Stars:
Chris Turner, Stephen Breyer
The Adventures of Mike Pence: To Coup or Not to Coup. Stephen Colbert’s Ball Gags. The Late Chic Presents: Stephen Colbert’s Slay Your Fleek. Jessica Chastain discusses ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’. Stephen Sondheim discusses ‘Company’ and ‘West Side Story’.
Guest Stars:
Jessica Chastain, Stephen Sondheim
Space News: Civilians In Space Edition. Disinformation Station. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Melissa McCarthy discusses ‘The Starling’ and the 10th anniversary of ‘Bridesmaids’. Lindsey Buckingham performs "On the Wrong Side" from his self-titled album.
Guest Stars:
Melissa McCarthy, Lindsey Buckingham
The Late Show’s Celebration of Season 6: This Time with Laughs! Special clip show with The Late Show’s best Season 6 moments: monologues, Quarantine-While and Colbert Questionert segments and best guest appearances. Neil deGrasse Tyson takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from March 2 episode).
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Bob Woodward & Robert Costa discuss recent politics and their new book, ‘Peril’. Leon Bridges performs "Motorbike" from his album ‘Gold-Diggers Sound’.
Guest Stars:
Robert Costa, Leon Bridges, Bob Woodward
Climate Night. Shawn Mendes discusses climate change action and his new single, "Summer of Love". Chris Turner gives a stand-up performance.
Guest Stars:
Shawn Mendes, Chris Turner
Disinformation Station. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. The Late Chic Presents: Stephen Colbert’s Slay Your Fleek. Anderson Cooper discusses his new book, ‘Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty’. John Mayer performs "Wild Blue" from his album ‘Sob Rock’.
Guest Stars:
John Mayer, Anderson Cooper
Breaking News. Jon Stewart takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from June 14 episode). Paul Giamatti discusses ‘Billions’.
Guest Stars:
Jon Stewart, Paul Giamatti
The Late Show’s Presidential Butt-tastic Ass-Travaganza: How Full of Crap Is He? Scandinavia’s Björking Nus. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Meanwild. Meanwild Presents: Meanwild After Dark. Drew Carey discusses ‘The Price Is Right’ and the show’s upcoming 50th anniversary. Phoebe Robinson discusses her new book, ‘Please Don’t Sit On My Bed In Your Outside Clothes’. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind.
Apocalypse Dow: Countdown To Shutdown: Wanted: Debt or Alive. Stephen Colbert: Selling Out. Anita Hill discusses her new book, ‘Believing’. Alessandro Nivola discusses ‘The Many Saints of Newark’. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind.
Guest Stars:
Anita Hill, Alessandro Nivola
Apocalypse Dow: Countdown To Shutdown: Wanted: Debt or Alive. A surprise visit by Rudy Giuliani. John Lithgow discusses his new book, ‘A Confederacy of Dumptys’, and ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’. Theo Croker performs "State of the Union 444" from his album ‘BLK2LIFE’, featuring Wyclef Jean and with Jon Batiste providing musical accompaniment.
Guest Stars:
John Lithgow, Theo Croker, Wyclef Jean
Seditionist Round Up Roundup. Stephen’s Apology Fest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (special appearances by Pat Murphy and Brent Suter). Rebecca Ferguson discusses ‘Dune’.
Guest Stars:
Rebecca Ferguson
Rich People – They’re Just Not Like Us: Us Pay Taxes. Kroggett’s Haunted Truck Translation Dictionary (special appearance by David Harbour). Julianna Margulies discusses ‘The Morning Show’ and her book, ‘Sunshine Girl: An Unexpected Life’. Toby Keith performs "Old School" from his forthcoming album ‘Peso In My Pocket’.
Guest Stars:
Julianna Margulies, Toby Keith
The Social Notwork. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Michael Keaton discusses ‘The Flash’ and ‘Dopesick’. Zac Brown Band performs "Out in the Middle" from their album ‘The Comeback’.
Guest Stars:
Michael Keaton
Apocalypse Dow: Countdown To Meltdown: Dawn of the Debt. Critical Possible News? Crisis In Possibly! Breaking Maybe? Urgent Perhaps? Hispanic Heritage Month: Latino, Latinx, or Hispanic? (special appearances by José Andrés, America Ferrera, Rita Moreno, Danny Trejo and Cristo Fernández). Bret Baier discusses the 25th anniversary of Fox News, recent politics, and his new book, ‘To Rescue the Republic’. Susie Essman discusses ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind.
Guest Stars:
Bret Baier, Susie Essman
Stephen welcomes author Sanjay Gupta and director Denis Villeneuve.
Guest Stars:
Sanjay Gupta, Denis Villeneuve
Stephen welcomes the cast of the award-winning HBO series “Succession” in their first late-night appearance together: Brian Cox, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck, Nicholas Braun, Matthew Macfadyen, and J. Smith-Cameron.
Guest Stars:
Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck, Nicholas Braun, Matthew Macfadyen
Stephen welcomes Rep. Adam Schiff and a musical performance by Kacey Musgraves.
Guest Stars:
Kacey Musgraves, Adam Schiff
Stephen welcomes actor Nick Offerman and radio & TV personality Charlamagne tha God.
Guest Stars:
Nick Offerman, Charlamagne tha God
Stephen welcomes actress Issa Rae and a musical performance by H.E.R.
Guest Stars:
H.E.R., Issa Rae
Stephen welcomes actor Timothée Chalamet and actress Zendaya.
Guest Stars:
Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya
Stephen welcomes actress Andie MacDowell and a musical performance by Lana Del Rey.
Guest Stars:
Andie MacDowell, Lana Del Rey, Nick Offerman, Charlamagne tha God, Issa Rae
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Bruce Springsteen.
Guest Stars:
Bruce Springsteen
Stephen welcomes journalist Katie Couric and a musical performance by Gabby Barrett.
Guest Stars:
Gabby Barrett, Katie Couric
Stephen welcomes actress Elizabeth Banks and actress Jorja Fox.
Guest Stars:
Elizabeth Banks, Jorja Fox
Stephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo and actress Thomasin McKenzie.
Guest Stars:
Thomasin McKenzie, John Leguizamo
Stephen welcomes TV host Trevor Noah and a musical performance by My Morning Jacket.
Guest Stars:
My Morning Jacket, Trevor Noah, Evelyn McGee-Colbert
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by David Byrne and political staffer Huma Abedin.
Guest Stars:
David Byrne, Huma Abedin
Stephen welcomes actor Michael C. Hall and professor Michael Eric Dyson.
Guest Stars:
Michael C. Hall, Michael Eric Dyson
Stephen welcomes host Andy Cohen and a musical performance by Thundercat.
Guest Stars:
Thundercat, Andy Cohen
Stephen welcomes actor Billy Porter and actress Annaleigh Ashford.
Guest Stars:
Annaleigh Ashford, Billy Porter
Stephen welcomes actor Tony Hale and a musical performance by Snail Mail.
Guest Stars:
Lindsey Jordan, Tony Hale
Stephen welcomes journalist Jonathan Karl plus an interview with and musical performance by Brandi Carlile.
Guest Stars:
Jonathan Karl, Brandi Carlile
Stephen welcomes filmmaker Quentin Tarantino and unveiling People’s Sexiest Man Alive.
Guest Stars:
Quentin Tarantino, Paul Rudd
Stephen welcomes actress Aubrey Plaza and musician Bruce Springsteen.
Guest Stars:
Aubrey Plaza, Bruce Springsteen
Stephen welcomes actor Kenneth Branagh and actress Ellie Kemper.
Guest Stars:
Kenneth Branagh, Ellie Kemper
Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum and Rod Stewart performance.
Guest Stars:
Rod Stewart, Jeff Goldblum
Stephen welcomes actor Paul Rudd and a musical performance by Sting.
Guest Stars:
Sting, Paul Rudd
Stephen welcomes Mayor-elect of New York City Eric Adams and former professional basketball Dwyane Wade.
Guest Stars:
Eric Adams, Dwyane Wade
The FDA plans to authorize Pfizer boosters for all adults this week, and hundreds of QAnon believers are still in Dallas waiting for the late John F. Kennedy Jr. to show up. Next, The Late Show staff asks the superstars of WWE just one question. Stephen sits down with Adam Driver to talk "House of Gucci" and what motivates him to bring live theater experiences to members of the military with his organization Arts in the Armed Forces. America Ferrera returns to the show to talk about season two of “Gentefied,” the Netflix comedic drama she executive produces and directs.
Nearly 1 in 10 younger U.S. children got a coronavirus shot in the first two weeks of eligibility, and the right wing media is still up in arms that Big Bird encouraged children to get shots in their arms. Meanwhile, a Pod Show exclusive Sesame Street story from A to Z! And Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh's pants caught on fire during a football game. Kevin Hart sits down with Stephen and explains why his new project is intentionally darker and less comedic than the work he’s been known for to date. “True Story” is streaming now on Netflix.
Guest Stars:
Kevin Hart, Robert Plant, Alison Krauss
Stephen welcomes actor Andrew Garfield and chef José Andrés.
Guest Stars:
Andrew Garfield, José Andrés Puerta
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Lady Gaga with Tony Bennett.
Guest Stars:
Tony Bennett, Lady Gaga
Stephen welcomes actress Rosamund Pike and film director Peter Jackson.
Guest Stars:
Rosamund Pike, Peter Jackson
Stephen welcomes producer Peter Jackson and a musical performance by Chelsea Cutler.
Guest Stars:
Peter Jackson, Chelsea Cutler
Stephen welcomes actor Peter Dinklage, actor Lee Jung-Jae, and a musical performance by Peter Dinklage & Aaron & Bryce Dessner “The National” from the film “Cyrano.”
Guest Stars:
Lee Jung-jae, Aaron Dessner, Bryce Dessner, Peter Dinklage
Stephen welcomes actor Javier Bardem and a musical performance by Gang of Youths.
Guest Stars:
Gang of Youths, Javier Bardem
Stephen welcomes actor Mahershala Ali and author Jason Reynolds.
Guest Stars:
Mahershala Ali, Jason Reynolds
Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum and a musical performance by Natalie Hemby.
Guest Stars:
Jeff Goldblum, Natalie Hemby
Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Lawrence and a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.
Guest Stars:
The Night Sweats, Jennifer Lawrence, Nathaniel Rateliff
Stephen welcomes actress Kristin Davis, actress Cynthia Nixon, and a musical performance by Glass Animals.
Guest Stars:
Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon, Dave Bayley, Drew MacFarlane, Joe Seaward
Stephen welcomes Dr. David Agus, the lead COVID analyst for CBS news; and musical artist Natalie Hemby. Stephen introduces his latest segment "Romansplaining with Stephen Colbert" about dating.
Guest Stars:
David Agus, Natalie Hemby
Stephen welcomes actor Michael B. Jordan. Nathaniel Rateliff joins Jon Batiste in a musical performance. Meanwhile!
Guest Stars:
Michael B. Jordan, Nathaniel Rateliff
Stephen welcome musical artist Sting, and actor David Alan Grier. Sting performs and takes the Colbert Questionnaire.
Guest Stars:
Sting, David Alan Grier, Evelyn McGee-Colbert
Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves. Musical performance by Brett Eldredge.
Guest Stars:
Brett Eldredge, Keanu Reeves
Stephen welcomes actor Henry Cavill, actor Jonathan Groff.
Guest Stars:
Henry Cavill, Jonathan Groff
Stephen welcomes actor Denzel Washington, actor Maggie Gyllenhaal. Stephen celebrates the 20th anniversary of "Lord of the Rings" with special guests.
Guest Stars:
Maggie Gyllenhaal, Denzel Washington
Stephen welcomes news anchor Anderson Cooper.
Guest Stars:
Anderson Cooper
Stephen welcomes director of the Centers for Disease Control Dr. Rochelle Walensky and actor Utkarsh Ambudkar.
Guest Stars:
Rochelle Walensky, Utkarsh Ambudkar
Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Lawrence, actor Ralph Macchio, and a musical performance by Nell & The Flaming Lips.
Guest Stars:
Jennifer Lawrence, Ralph Macchio, Nell Smith, Wayne Coyne, Steven Drozd
Guest Stars:
Eliana Kwartler, SAINt JHN, Amy Klobuchar
Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves, and a musical performance by Genesis Owusu.
Guest Stars:
Genesis Owusu, Keanu Reeves
Stephen welcomes journalist Gayle King and comic Tig Notaro.
Guest Stars:
Tig Notaro, Gayle King
Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper and a musical performance by Robert Finley & Dan Auerbach.
Guest Stars:
Bradley Cooper, Dan Auerbach, Robert Finley
Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves takes “The Colbert Questionert” and actress Caitriona Balfe.
Guest Stars:
Keanu Reeves, Caitríona Balfe
Stephen welcomes actor Liev Schreiber and a musical performance by Allison Russell.
Guest Stars:
Liev Schreiber, Allison Russell
Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper, actor Corey Stoll, and a musical performance by Geese.
Guest Stars:
Corey Stoll, Geese, Bradley Cooper
Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and a musical performance by Ingrid Andress & Sam Hunt.
Guest Stars:
Ingrid Andress, Sam Hunt, Elizabeth Warren
Stephen welcomes actor Brian Cox and TV personality Samantha Bee.
Guest Stars:
Brian Cox, Samantha Bee
Stephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski and a musical performance by Nation of Language.
Guest Stars:
Christine Baranski
Stephen welcomes singer Dionne Warwick and actor David Cross.
Guest Stars:
Dionne Warwick, David Cross
Stephen welcomes musician Elvis Costello and a musical performance by Elvis Costello & the Imposters.
Guest Stars:
Elvis Costello
Stephen welcomes actress Kristen Stewart and TV personality Jonathan Van Ness.
Guest Stars:
Kristen Stewart, Jonathan Van Ness
Stephen welcomes TV host Joy Reid and actor Thomas Middleditch.
Guest Stars:
Joy Reid, Thomas Middleditch
Stephen welcomes actor Adrien Brody and a musical performance by Lady Wray.
Guest Stars:
Adrien Brody, Lady Wray
Stephen welcomes actors Kate & Oliver Hudson and a musical performance by St. Paul & The Broken Bones.
Guest Stars:
Kate Hudson, Oliver Hudson
Stephen welcomes actress Marlee Matlin and actress Mackenzie Davis.
Guest Stars:
Marlee Matlin, Mackenzie Davis
Stephen welcomes TV personality Whoopi Goldberg and Rep. Ro Khanna.
Guest Stars:
Ro Khanna, Whoopi Goldberg
Stephen welcomes CNN chief international correspondent Clarissa Ward, singer and actress Faith Hill, and a musical performance by Aurora.
Guest Stars:
Faith Hill, Aurora Aksnes, Clarissa Ward
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Tim McGraw and TV personality Martha Stewart.
Guest Stars:
Tim McGraw, Martha Stewart
Stephen welcomes singer Dua Lipa and a musical performance by 2 Chainz.
Guest Stars:
Dua Lipa, 2 Chainz
Stephen welcomes actor Jeffrey Wright, actress Alex Borstein, and a musical performance by Maxwell.
Guest Stars:
Jeffrey Wright, Alex Borstein, Maxwell
Stephen welcomes comic John Oliver and a musical performance by Future Islands.
Guest Stars:
Future Islands, John Oliver
Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Craig and biographer Doris Kearns Goodwin.
Guest Stars:
Daniel Craig, Doris Kearns Goodwin
Stephen welcomes CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan, and actor Adam Scott.
Guest Stars:
Adam Scott, Margaret Brennan
Stephen welcomes actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt and a musical performance by Alt-J.
Guest Stars:
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Alt-J
Stephen welcomes actor John Turturro and journalist John Avlon.
Guest Stars:
John Avlon, John Turturro
Stephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann, political adviser Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri, former White House communications director, and comic Russell Howard.
Guest Stars:
Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri, Russell Howard, John Heilemann
Stephen welcomes journalist Julia Ioffe, actor Thomas Lennon, and a live performance by Tears for Fears.
Guest Stars:
Tom Lennon, Julia Ioffe
Stephen welcomes actor Sam Waterston, actress Sophia Bush, and “Rescue Dog Rescue” with John Oliver.
Guest Stars:
Sophia Bush, Sam Waterston, John Oliver
Stephen welcomes actor Bob Odenkirk and a musical performance by Pusha T.
Guest Stars:
Bob Odenkirk, Pusha T
Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Big Thief.
Guest Stars:
Bernie Sanders, Buck Meek, Adrianne Lenker, Max Olearchik, James Krivchenia
Stephen welcomes actor Andy Serkis and former Russia adviser to the White House Fiona Hill. Plus, a 15th anniversary celebration of Americone Dream.
Guest Stars:
Andy Serkis, Fiona Hill, Josh Gordon, Sara Bareilles
Stephen welcomes actor Kyle MacLachlan, actor Arian Moayed, and a live performance by Pusha T.
Guest Stars:
Arian Moayed, Pusha T, Kyle MacLachlan
Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and actress Sutton Foster.
Guest Stars:
Sutton Foster, Anderson Cooper
Stephen welcomes actor John C. Reilly and actress Kristin Chenoweth.
Guest Stars:
Kristin Chenoweth, John C. Reilly
Stephen welcomes Amb. Michael McFaul, actress Denée Benton, and a musical performance by Father John Misty.
Guest Stars:
Michael McFaul, Denée Benton, Father John Misty
Stephen welcomes Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch, entrepreneur Martha Stewart, and a live performance by Rex Orange County.
Guest Stars:
Marie Yovanovitch, Rex Orange County, Martha Stewart
Stephen welcomes actress Aidy Bryant and a live performance by comedian Alex Edelman.
Guest Stars:
Aidy Bryant, Alex Edelman
Stephen welcomes actress Sandra Bullock and a musical performance by Billy Strings.
Guest Stars:
Billy Strings, Sandra Bullock
Stephen welcomes actress Anne Hathaway and actress Da’Vine Joy Randolph.
Guest Stars:
Anne Hathaway, Da'Vine Joy Randolph
Stephen welcomes singer Michael Bublé and actress Rose Matafeo, with a live performance by Michael Bublé.
Guest Stars:
Michael Bublé, Rose Matafeo
Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Wallace and actor Wilmer Valderrama.
Guest Stars:
Wilmer Valderrama, Chris Wallace
Stephen welcomes comic Hannah Gadsby, actress Sandra Bullock, and a musical performance by Buffalo Nichols.
Guest Stars:
Hannah Gadsby, Sandra Bullock, Buffalo Nichols
Stephen welcomes actress Elle Fanning and actor Ben Schwartz.
Guest Stars:
Ben Schwartz, Elle Fanning
Stephen welcomes actress Jane Krakowski, actor James McAvoy, and a musical performance by Arlo Parks.
Guest Stars:
Jane Krakowski, James McAvoy, Arlo Parks
Stephen welcomes actor John C. Reilly, actor Mandy Patinkin, and filmmaker Ken Burns.
Guest Stars:
John C. Reilly, Ken Burns, Mandy Patinkin
Stephen welcomes sports analyst Shaquille O'Neal and actress Mayim Bialik.
Guest Stars:
Mayim Bialik, Shaquille O'Neal
Stephen welcomes musician Jon Batiste and actor Oscar Isaac.
Guest Stars:
Oscar Isaac, Jon Batiste
Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a live performance by Thomas Rhett.
Guest Stars:
Thomas Rhett, Anderson Cooper
Stephen welcomes comedian Pete Holmes and poet Elizabeth Alexander.
Guest Stars:
Pete Holmes, Elizabeth Alexander
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Chance the Rapper, and actress Beanie Feldstein.
Guest Stars:
Beanie Feldstein, Chance the Rapper
Stephen welcomes actress Molly Shannon and Rep. Cori Bush.
Guest Stars:
Molly Shannon, Cori Bush
Stephen welcomes actress Claire Foy, actor Paul Bettany, and a musical performance by Bright Eyes.
Guest Stars:
Paul Bettany, Claire Foy, Bright Eyes
Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Laurie and a musical performance by Spoon.
Guest Stars:
Spoon, Hugh Laurie
Stephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin and a musical performance by The Who.
Guest Stars:
Josh Brolin, Evelyn McGee-Colbert, Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey
Stephen welcomes actress Julia Roberts and a musical performance by Wilco.
Guest Stars:
Julia Roberts, Wilco, Jeff Tweedy
Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a performance by comedian Emmy Blotnick.
Guest Stars:
Emmy Blotnick, Oscar Isaac, Neil deGrasse Tyson
Stephen welcomes actor Alexander Skarsgård and musician Jack White, with a live performance by Jack White.
Guest Stars:
Jack White, Alexander Skarsgård
Stephen welcomes actor Jon Bernthal and TV chef Alton Brown!
Guest Stars:
Jon Bernthal, Alton Brown
Stephen welcomes humanitarian Jose Andres, director Ron Howard, legal commentator Emily Bazelon, and a music performance by Lucius featuring Sheryl Crow and Celisse.
Guest Stars:
Ron Howard, Emily Bazelon, Sheryl Crow, José Andrés Puerta
Stephen welcomes actor Glenn Close and musician Sheryl Crow.
Guest Stars:
Glenn Close, Sheryl Crow, Evelyn McGee-Colbert
Stephen welcomes actor Matt Walsh. Does the Colbert Questionnaire with Daniel Craig. Musical performance by Joy Oladokun
Guest Stars:
Matt Walsh, Joy Oladokun, Daniel Craig
Stephen welcomes actor Chris O'Donnell and singer-songwriter Elvis Costello!
Guest Stars:
Elvis Costello, Chris O'Donnell
Stephen welcomes Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, and director Judd Apatow.
Guest Stars:
Judd Apatow, Mark Esper
Guest Ricky Gervais talks about his comedy tour SuperNature followed by a performance from trombone and trumpet player Trombone Shorty.
Guest Stars:
Ricky Gervais, Trombone Shorty
Stephen speaks with the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, followed by a performance from the South Korean girl group TWICE.
Guest Stars:
Antony Blinken
Mike Myers discusses his comedy series The Pentaverate in which he has many roles and Minha Kim talks on the renewal of the epic series Pachinko.
Guest Stars:
Mike Myers, Kim Min-ha
Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal takes ”The Colbert Questionert,” Sebastian Stan talks on Pam and Tommy and indie-rock star Sharon Van Etten performs.
Guest Stars:
Shaquille O'Neal, Sebastian Stan, Sharon Van Etten
Jennifer Connelly talks about Top Gun: Maverick and Tony award-winning Patti LuPone performs from the revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Company.
Guest Stars:
Patti LuPone, Jennifer Connelly
Stephen welcomes Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and a musical performance performance by Punch Brothers.
Guest Stars:
Punch Brothers, Jacinda Ardern
Stephen welcomes comedian Michael Che and Admiral James Stavridis.
Guest Stars:
Michael Che, James Stavridis
Stephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin, and actor Hugh Dancy.
Guest Stars:
Hugh Dancy, Josh Brolin
Gay Planet Earth. Breaking News. Jake Tapper discusses recent politics. Joel Kim Booster discusses Fire Island.
Guest Stars:
Joel Kim Booster, Jake Tapper
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Robert De Niro discusses the upcoming Tribeca Film Festival. Stephen and Robert De Niro acknowledge the death of Ray Liotta. Rosie Perez discusses Now & Then.
Guest Stars:
Rosie Perez, Robert De Niro
"Shoot Us With Shotguns". Dawn of the Planet of the Monkeypox. Representative Adam Schiff discusses recent politics. Chiwetel Ejiofor discusses The Man Who Fell to Earth. Kurt Vile performs "Mount Airy Hill (Way Gone)" from his album Watch My Moves.
Guest Stars:
Special live episode following the January 6 Committee public hearing. The January 6th Show. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Jon Batiste takes the Colbert Questionert. Simu Liu discusses his new book, We Were Dreamers.
Guest Stars:
Simu Liu, Jon Batiste
U-Heil. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Bryan Cranston discusses Jerry & Marge Go Large. Senator Raphael Warnock discusses recent politics and his new book, A Way Out of No Way.
Guest Stars:
Bryan Cranston, Raphael Warnock
Bob Woodward & Carl Bernstein discuss recent politics and the upcoming 50th anniversaries of the Watergate scandal and their book, All the President's Men. Bonnie Raitt performs "Blame It on Me" from her album Just Like That…
Guest Stars:
First Drafts: Father's Day Cards, with Stephen's wife, Evie. Emma Thompson discusses Good Luck to You, Leo Grande. Tom Segura discusses his new book, I'd Like to Play Alone, Please.
Guest Stars:
Emma Thompson, Tom Segura, Evelyn McGee-Colbert
Late Show Family Meeting with Tom Hanks. Tom Hanks discusses Elvis. Regina Spektor performs "Becoming All Alone" from her album Home, Before and After.
Guest Stars:
Tom Hanks, Regina Spektor
Cyborgasm. Senator Cory Booker discusses recent politics. The Lumineers perform "A.M. Radio" from their album Brightside.
Guest Stars:
Cory Booker, Wesley Schultz, Jeremiah Fraites
Fast Earl’s Fake Elector Depot. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Rescue Dog Rescue with Emma Thompson (new footage from June 15 episode). Werner Herzog discusses his new book, ‘The Twilight World’. Roger Waters performs a medley of ‘The Happiest Days of Our Lives’ and ‘Another Brick in the Wall (Part 3)’.
Guest Stars:
War for the Planet of the Monkeypox. Taika Waititi discusses ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ and his upcoming Star Wars film. David Sedaris discusses his new book, ‘Happy-Go-Lucky’.
Guest Stars:
Taika Waititi, David Sedaris
Stranger Hearings. Jeffery Miller and Alphonso Horne sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Beto O’Rourke discusses recent politics. Matilda Lawler discusses ‘Station Eleven’.
Guest Stars:
Beto O'Rourke, Matilda Lawler
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Wanda Sykes discusses ‘The Upshaws’. Ronan Farrow discusses ‘Endangered’.
Guest Stars:
Wanda Sykes, Ronan Farrow
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez discusses recent politics. Jimmie Allen performs "Down Home" from his album ‘Tulip Drive’.
Guest Stars:
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Jimmie Allen
Representative Adam Kinzinger discusses recent politics. Karl Urban discusses ‘The Boys’. Stephen Sanchez performs "Until I Found You" from his EP ‘Easy On My Eyes’.
Guest Stars:
Adam Kinzinger, Karl Urban, Stephen Sanchez
Crotch Wotch. The Late Show ’s Pride Month News Parade. Heidi Klum discusses ‘Making the Cut’ and ‘America’s Got Talent’. Ibram X. Kendi discusses his new books, ‘How to Raise an Antiracist’ and ‘Goodnight Racism’.
Guest Stars:
Heidi Klum, Ibram X. Kendi
Billy Crystal discusses ‘Mr. Saturday Night’. Paul Hollywood steps into the kitchen with Stephen and discusses his new book, ‘Bake’.
Guest Stars:
Paul Hollywood, Billy Crystal
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Ethan Hawke discusses ‘The Last Movie Stars’. Courtney Barnett performs "Before You Gotta Go" from her album ‘Things Take Time, Take Time’.
Guest Stars:
Ethan Hawke, Courtney Barnett
Breaking Wind News. Rachael Price sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Stephen Colbert Presents: That’s Yeet: Dabbing on Fleek, Fam! Ice-T discusses his new book, ‘Split Decision’. Michael Pollan discusses his new book, ‘This Is Your Mind on Plants’.
Guest Stars:
Special live episode following the January 6 Committee public hearing. Chris Hayes discusses recent politics. The Late Show Presents: Maybe Dropping Soon, with Jack White (new footage from April 20 episode). Jack White performs "If I Die Tomorrow" from his album ‘Entering Heaven Alive’.
Guest Stars:
Everybody’s Got Something to Hide Except Me and My Monkeypox. St. Vincent sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Cyborgasm. Representative Jamie Raskin discusses recent politics. Death Cab for Cutie performs "Here to Forever" from their forthcoming album ‘Asphalt Meadows’.
Guest Stars:
5 Little Monkeypox Jumping on the Bed. St. Vincent sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Charlamagne tha God discusses recent politics and ‘Hell of A Week’. Brett Gelman discusses ‘Stranger Things’.
Guest Stars:
St. Vincent sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Amanda Seyfried discusses ‘The Dropout’. Stephen Merchant discusses ‘The Outlaws’. Louis Cato performs "Look Within" from his album ‘Starting Now’, with Stay Human providing musical accompaniment.
Guest Stars:
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. St. Vincent sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Jonathan Karl discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Betrayal’. B.J. Novak discusses ‘Vengeance’.
Guest Stars:
Jonathan Karl, B. J. Novak, St. Vincent
James Taylor and Larry Goldings sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Patton Oswalt discusses ‘I Love My Dad’. Secretary Jennifer Granholm discusses recent politics.
Guest Stars:
James Taylor and Larry Goldings sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Wasted Time: The Rise and Fall of Clock App for iPhone. Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett & Tommy Vietor discuss recent politics. Bianca Cristovao gives a stand-up performance.
James Taylor and Larry Goldings sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Porcine-While. Ron Howard discusses ‘Thirteen Lives’. Morfydd Clark discusses ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’.
Guest Stars:
Fact-Check Check! James Taylor and Larry Goldings sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Breaking News. James Taylor discusses his career in music. Colman Domingo discusses ‘Euphoria’ and ‘Rustin’.
Joe Walsh sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Mindy Kaling discusses ‘Never Have I Ever’. Senator Chris Murphy discusses recent politics.
Guest Stars:
Mindy Kaling, Chris Murphy, Louis Cato, Joe Walsh
Joe Walsh sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Space News: Moon City News. Space News: Cured Space Meat. Space News: England in Space. Ben Stiller discusses ‘Severance’. D’Arcy Carden discusses ‘A League of Their Own’.
Guest Stars:
Joe Walsh sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Kieran Culkin discusses ‘Succession’. Run the Jewels performs "A Few Words for the Firing Squad (Radiation)" from their album ‘RTJ4’.
Guest Stars:
Joe Walsh sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Severance: The Lost Scenes of Steve C. (special appearances by Tramell Tillman, John Turturro and Adam Scott). Stephen announces the departure of bandleader Jon Batiste. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre discusses recent politics. Tatiana Maslany discusses ‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law’.
Guest Stars:
Drew Carey, Phoebe Robinson
Guest Stars:
America Ferrera, Adam Driver
Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kurt Vile, Adam Schiff
Carl Bernstein, Bonnie Raitt, Bob Woodward
Emma Thompson, Werner Herzog, Roger Waters
Ice-T, Michael Pollan
Jack White, Chris Hayes
Jamie Raskin, St. Vincent
Charlamagne tha God, Brett Gelman, St. Vincent
Amanda Seyfried, Stephen Merchant, St. Vincent
Patton Oswalt, Jennifer Granholm
Guest Stars:
Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Bianca Cristovao, Jon Favreau
Ron Howard, Morfydd Clark
Ben Stiller, D'Arcy Carden, Joe Walsh
Killer Mike, Kieran Culkin, Joe Walsh, El-P
Guest Stars:
Karine Jean-Pierre, Tatiana Maslany, Joe Walsh

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