The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
194 episodes
Maggie Gyllenhaal, Graham Norton, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
Stephen acknowledges the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in Houston. Maggie Gyllenhaal discusses ‘The Deuce’. Graham Norton discusses ‘The Graham Norton Show’ and his new book, ‘Holding’. Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real perform "Find Yourself" from their eponymous album.
Liev Schreiber, Joe Buck, Sonequa Martin-Green, Sheila E.
Sheila E. sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Liev Schreiber discusses ‘Ray Donovan’. Joe Buck discusses his career in broadcasting and his new book, ‘Lucky #######’. Sonequa Martin-Green discusses ‘Star Trek: Discovery’.
Senator Bernie Sanders, Caitriona Balfe, The National
Senator Bernie Sanders discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Guide to Political Revolution. Caitriona Balfe discusses ‘Outlander’. The National performs "Day I Die" from their album ‘Sleep Well Beast’.
Jessica Biel, Sonequa Martin-Green
Stephen acknowledges the impact of Hurricane Irma in Florida. Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Jessica Biel discusses ‘The Sinner’. Sonequa Martin-Green discusses ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ (new footage from September 6 episode). Late Show Presents: best moments of the week, including segments with Senator Bernie Sanders, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Graham Norton and Liev Schreiber.
Second Anniversary Special
Backstage at the 69th Emmy Awards, Stephen presents a selection of his favorite moments from the last two years.
Hillary Clinton, Emma Stone
Hillary Clinton discusses recent politics and her new book, ‘What Happened’. Emma Stone discusses ‘Battle of the Sexes’. Late Show Soft Porn.
Jeff Bridges, Jeff Flake, Miguel
Stephen acknowledges the impact of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and earthquakes in Mexico. Jeff Bridges discusses ‘Kingsman: The Golden Circle’ and shows Stephen how to relax with clay. Senator Jeff Flake discusses the Graham-Cassidy bill and his new book, ‘Conscience of a Conservative’. Miguel performs "Sky Walker" from his album ‘War & Leisure’.
Jim Parsons, Pamela Adlon, The Killers
Now That's What I Call Collusion! Jim Parsons discusses ‘Young Sheldon’. Pamela Adlon discusses ‘Better Things’. The Killers perform "The Man" from their album ‘Wonderful Wonderful’.
Bobby Moynihan, Tatiana Maslany
After Lawrence O'Donnell's leaked meltdown tape, Stephen releases his own. Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions, including a confession by Hillary Clinton (new footage from September 19 episode). Bobby Moynihan discusses his tenure in ‘Saturday Night Live’ and ‘Me, Myself & I’. Tatiana Maslany discusses ‘Stronger’ and sings "Heaven On Their Minds" from ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ with Stephen. Late Show Presents: best moments of the week, including segments with Clinton, Emma Stone, Jeff Bridges and Pamela Adlon.
Sterling K. Brown, Chance The Rapper
Sterling K. Brown discusses ‘This Is Us’ and ‘Marshall’. Chance the Rapper discusses his work with Chicago Public Schools and his beliefs, and performs a new unreleased song with Daniel Caesar.
Sofia Vergara, David Boreanaz, Ken Burns
Sofía Vergara discusses EBY, her new line of underwear. David Boreanaz discusses ‘SEAL Team’. Ken Burns discusses ‘The Vietnam War’.
Nick Kroll, Michael Bloomberg, Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim
Late Show Family Meeting with Nick Kroll. Kroll discusses ‘Big Mouth. Kroll and Stephen launch the hashtag "#PuberMe" in an effort to raise money for Puerto Rico relief. Michael Bloomberg discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Climate of Hope’. Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim discuss ‘Bedtime Stories’.
Steve Martin, Mark Feuerstein, Steep Canyon Rangers
Stephen becomes Steven Seagal. Hashtag #PuberMe: celebrities tweet awkward puberty photos of themselves in an effort to raise money for Puerto Rico relief. Steve Martin discusses ‘The Long-Awaited Album’, his new album with The Steep Canyon Rangers. Mark Feuerstein discusses ‘9JKL’. Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers perform "Caroline".
Jerry Seinfield
Hashtag #PuberMe: celebrities tweet awkward puberty photos of themselves in an effort to raise money for Puerto Rico relief. Jerry Seinfeld discusses ‘Jerry Before Seinfeld’, his new comedy special. Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Late Show Presents: best moments of the week, including segments with Sofía Vergara, Nick Kroll and Chance the Rapper.
Pierce Brosnan, Jason Alexander, Ta-Nehisi Coates
Stephen acknowledges the mass shooting in Las Vegas. Hashtag #PuberMe: celebrities tweet awkward puberty photos of themselves in an effort to raise money for Puerto Rico relief. Pierce Brosnan discusses ‘The Foreigner’. Jason Alexander discusses ‘Hit the Road’. Ta-Nehisi Coates discusses the protests happening in the NFL and his new book, ‘We Were Eight Years in Power’.
Michael Weatherly, Natasha Leggero, Paul Weller
Hashtag #PuberMe: celebrities tweet awkward puberty photos of themselves in an effort to raise money for Puerto Rico relief (special appearance by Neil deGrasse Tyson). Michael Weatherly discusses ‘Bull’. Natasha Leggero discusses ‘Dice’. Weatherly and Leggero also show their own awkward puberty photos. Paul Weller performs "Woo Sé Mama" from his album ‘A Kind Revolution’.
Kerry Washington, Russell Brand, St. Vincent
Hashtag #PuberMe: celebrities tweet awkward puberty photos of themselves in an effort to raise money for Puerto Rico relief. Kerry Washington discusses ‘Scandal. Russell Brand discusses his new book, ‘Recovery: Freedom from Our Addictions’. St. Vincent performs "New York" from her album ‘Masseduction’.
Morgan Freeman, Grace Gummer, Nathan Macintosh
Hashtag #PuberMe: celebrities tweet awkward puberty photos of themselves in an effort to raise money for Puerto Rico relief (special appearance by Lin-Manuel Miranda); Stephen and Nick Kroll announce a $1 million donation. Morgan Freeman discusses ‘Madam Secretary’ and ‘The Story of Us’. Grace Gummer discusses ‘Mr. Robot’.
Kathy Bates
Donald Trump's pick-up lines in the '90s. Supreme Genetics. Kathy Bates discusses ‘Disjointed’. Nathan MacIntosh gives a stand-up performance. Late Show Presents: best moments of the week, including segments with Morgan Freeman, Kerry Washington, Russell Brand, Neil deGrasse Tyson and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Jackie Chan, Tig Notaro, Bob Schieffer, Trombone Shorty
Stephen Colbert's interview of Mike Huckabee's interview of President Trump. Jon Stewart makes a cameo appearance, attempting to give President Trump "equal time". Trombone Shorty sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Jackie Chan discusses ‘The Foreigner’ and confirms the development of ‘Rush Hour 4’. Bob Schieffer discusses his new book, ‘Overload’. Piano-1-O-Fun with Jon Batiste: New Orleans.
Tracee Ellis Ross, Luke Evans, Jade Bird
Stephen Colbert's Cyborgasm. Tracee Ellis Ross discusses ‘Black-ish’. Luke Evans discusses ‘Professor Marston and the Wonder Women’. Jade Bird performs "Cathedral" from her album ‘Something American’.
Andrew Garfield, Tracy Ullman, Wolf Parade
Andrew Garfield discusses ‘Breathe’. Tracey Ullman discusses ‘Tracey Ullman's Show’. Wolf Parade performs "Valley Boy" from their album ‘Cry Cry Cry’.
Bill Murray, Claire Foy, Jan Vogler
Stephen Colbert's interview of Sean Hannity's interview of President Trump. Bill Murray discusses ‘New Worlds’, his new album with Jan Vogler. Claire Foy discusses ‘The Crown’ and ‘Breathe’. Bill Murray, Jan Vogler & Friends perform a medley of songs from ‘West Side Story’, included in the album.
Conan O'Brien, Tig Notaro
President Trump and Rex Tillerson enter the Thunderdome. Potential border walls. Conan O'Brien discusses his career in late night, Conan on the road, and his special week of shows in New York. Tig Notaro discusses ‘One Mississippi’.
Anna Faris, Amy Sedaris, Tyminski
Stephen Colbert's interview of Maria Bartiromo's interview of President Trump. The O'Reilly Factors. Anna Faris discusses her new book, ‘Unqualified’. Amy Sedaris discusses ‘At Home with Amy Sedaris’. Tyminski performs "Southern Gothic" from his album of the same name.
Jake Tapper, Shemar Moore, Khalid
Cork a Sock in It. Jake Tapper discusses recent politics. Shemar Moore discusses ‘S.W.A.T.’. Khalid performs "Young Dumb & Broke" from his album ‘American Teen’.
Hugh Laurie, Gretchen Carlson, Adam Savage, Michael Stevens
Skeletons in the Cabinet. Hugh Laurie discusses ‘Chance’. Gretchen Carlson discusses her new book, ‘Be Fierce’. Adam Savage & Michael Stevens perform a song from their new show, ‘Brain Candy Live!’.
Julianne Moore, Jermaine Fowler, Fleet Foxes
Stephen Colbert's interview of Lou Dobbs's interview of President Trump. Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Julianne Moore discusses ‘Suburbicon’. Jermaine Fowler discusses ‘Superior Donuts’. Fleet Foxes performs "Fool's Errand" from their album ‘Crack-Up’.
Dr. Phil McGraw, Scott Kelly
Russian Roundup. Stephen's own lifestyle brand, Covetton House, gets its own magazine. Dr. Phil McGraw discusses sex addictions (inspired by the Harvey Weinstein case) and fighting a bully. The Late Show Halloween Wiggle, featuring Run the Jewels. Captain Scott Kelly discusses his year-long mission for the NASA and his new book, ‘Endurance’.
Billy Eichner, Anna Camp, Weezer
Rescue Dog Rescue with Billy Eichner. Billy Eichner discusses ‘American Horror Story: Cult’ and plays "Hocus Pocus, Trump's White House or Both?" with Stephen. Anna Camp discusses ‘Good Girls Revolt’ and ‘Time and the Conways’. Weezer performs "Happy Hour" from their album ‘Pacific Daydream’.
Mark Ruffalo, Chris Matthews, Gilbert Gottfried, Thundercat
Stephen acknowledges the terrorist attack in Lower Manhattan. Thundercat sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Mark Ruffalo discusses ‘Thor: Ragnarok’. Chris Matthews discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Bobby Kennedy: A Raging Spirit’. Gilbert Gottfried discusses ‘Gilbert’.
Nicole Kidman, Jonathan Groff, Walter Isaacson
Rugs: A Public Service Announcement. Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars (with Nicole Kidman). Nicole Kidman discusses ‘Big Little Lies’ and ‘The Killing of a Sacred Deer’. Jonathan Groff discusses ‘Hamilton’ and ‘Mindhunter’. Jonathan Groff and Stephen present ‘Mindhunter: The Musical’. Whitaker Media Rights Holding Company LLC World.
Whoopi Goldberg, Kathryn Hahn, Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile
Spain't Misbehaving. Whoopi Goldberg discusses her love for holidays, recent politics and sexual abuse scandals, and her new line of sweaters. Kathryn Hahn discusses ‘A Bad Moms Christmas’. Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile perform "Over Everything" from their album ‘Lotta Sea Lice’.
Ronan Farrow, Walter Isaacson, Kelsea Ballerini
John Kelly's Asia Trip Itinerary. The "Colbert Emoji" is finally online. Ronan Farrow discusses his investigative report into the Harvey Weinstein sexual abuse allegations. Marvel's next breakout superhero: "Street Vendor" (starring Zach Cherry). Walter Isaacson discusses his new book, ‘Leonardo Da Vinci’. Kelsea Ballerini performs "I Hate Love Songs" from her album ‘Unapologetically’.
Josh Gad, Lawrence O'Donnell, Derek DelGaudio
Stephen acknowledges the shooting in Sutherland Springs. Josh Gad discusses ‘Murder on the Orient Express’. Lawrence O'Donnell discusses his new book, ‘Playing with Fire’. Derek DelGaudio discusses ‘In & Of Itself’.
Jason Segel, Jeff Fager, Lesley Stahl, Mavis Staples
World premiere of the trailer for ‘The Post’. Jason Segel discusses his new book, ‘Otherworld’. Jeff Fager & Lesley Stahl discuss ‘60 Minutes’'s 50th anniversary and the new book accompanying it, ‘Fifty Years of 60 Minutes’. Mavis Staples performs "Build a Bridge" from her album ‘If All I Was Was Black’, with Jeff Tweedy, Jon Batiste and Louis Cato providing musical accompaniment.
Norman Reedus, Sean Astin, Pat McGann
Sean Astin is Paul Manafort in ‘House Arrest’. Jon Stewart reveals Stephen's prize in ‘Night of Too Many Stars’. Norman Reedus discusses ‘Ride’. Sean Astin discusses ‘Stranger Things’. Pat McGann gives a stand-up performance.
William H. Macy, Jay Pharoah, Rationale
Stephen Colbert's Cyborgasm: Sex Robot Edition. William H. Macy discusses ‘Shameless’. Jay Pharaoh discusses ‘White Famous’. Rationale performs "Fuel to the Fire" from his eponymous album.
John Mulaney, Jason Segel
The Trump Postcards: Asia Edition. There Are Too Many "Bad" Movies (with appearances from Keegan-Michael Key, Ellie Kemper, Jessica Williams, Andy Serkis, Chris O'Dowd and Bob Odenkirk). John Mulaney discusses ‘Kid Gorgeous’. The Late Show Presents: Maybe Coming Soon, with Jason Segel (new footage from November 7 episode). Late Show Presents: best moments of the week, including segments with Lawrence O'Donnell, Jay Pharaoh, Sean Astin and Jon Stewart.
oe Biden, Elton John
Joe Biden discusses recent politics, including the events that occurred on Charlottesville, Virginia, and finding a way through grief; he also discusses his new book, ‘Promise Me, Dad’. Elton John discusses his musical career and ‘Diamonds’, his new music box set; he also performs "Crocodile Rock" and "I'm Still Standing".
Tyler Perry, Anthony Atamanuik, John Avlon
Tyler Perry discusses his new book, ‘Higher Is Waiting’, and ‘Backseat’. Anthony Atamaniuk discusses ‘I Came Up with Christmas: A President Show Christmas’, the Christmas special for ‘The President Show’. John Avlon discusses his new book, ‘Washington's Farewell’.
Jordan Peele, Alia Shawkat, Paul Mecurio
Stephen takes issue with the latest "Sexiest Man Alive" issue. Stephen Colbert's Bench Warmers. Jordan Peele discusses ‘Get Out’. Alia Shawkat discusses ‘Arrested Development’ and ‘Search Party’. Paul Mecurio gives a stand-up performance.
Ben Affleck, Greta Gerwig, Dead & Company
Ben Affleck discusses ‘Justice League’, the upcoming 20th anniversary of ‘Good Will Hunting’ and recent sexual harassment accusations in Hollywood. Greta Gerwig discusses ‘Lady Bird’. Dead & Company perform "Jack Straw".
Norah O'Donnell, Dead & Company
Go Fund Yourself. Norah O'Donnell discusses ‘CBS This Morning’. Late Show Presents: best moments of the week, including segments with Alia Shawkat, Joe Biden and Jordan Peele. Dead & Company perform "Uncle John's Band".
Senator Elizabeth Warren, Desus & Mero, Vic Mensa
Senator Elizabeth Warren discusses recent politics and recent sexual harassment accusations in the country. Desus & Mero discuss their late-night show on Viceland. Vic Mensa performs "We Could Be Free" from his album ‘The Autobiography’
Gayle King, Daveed Diggs, Gregory Porter
Gayle King discusses the recent allegations of sexual misconduct against Charlie Rose and shares some of "Oprah's Favorite Things". Daveed Diggs discusses ‘Wonder’. Gregory Porter performs a medley of "Mona Lisa" and "L-O-V-E" from his album ‘Nat King Cole & Me’.
John Leguizamo, Elton John
Happy Thanksgiving (featuring Tony Robbins). The Big Furry Hat. John Leguizamo discusses ‘Latin History for Morons’. The Late Show Presents: Thanksgiving Turkey Tips with Our Friends at Butterball. The Late Show Presents: Thanksgiving Tips. Elton John performs "Bennie and the Jets".
Justin Timberlake, Carmen Yulín Cruz
Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars (with Justin Timberlake). Justin Timberlake discusses his upcoming gig at the Super Bowl LII halftime show and ‘Wonder Wheel’. Carmen Yulín Cruz, Mayor of San Juan, discusses the current situation in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria.
Kate Winslet, Laura Benanti, Wolf Alice
Michael Batiste, Jon's father, sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. A cameo appearance by Laura Benanti as Melania Trump. Kate Winslet discusses her career, ‘Wonder Wheel’ and the upcoming 20th anniversary of ‘Titanic’. Wolf Alice performs "Sadboy" from their album ‘Visions of a Life’.
Carol Burnett, Lewis Black
Michael Batiste, Jon's father, sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Carol Burnett discusses the upcoming 50th anniversary of ‘The Carol Burnett Show’ and her new book, ‘In Such Good Company’. Lewis Black discusses recent politics and sexual harassment accusations, and his new comedy tour, ‘Joke's on US’.
Billy Bush, Gwendoline Christie
Holiday Collusion Season. Galino & Farnes: The Attorney Guys. Billy Bush confirms the authenticity of the ‘Access Hollywood’ bus tape and discusses what happened with his career because of it. Gwendoline Christie discusses ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’. A The Late Show Holiday Classic (cameo appearance by Liam Neeson).
Saoirse Ronan, Van Jones, Michelle Wolf
Hallmark Cards: The Roy Moore Collection. Saoirse Ronan discusses ‘Lady Bird’. Van Jones discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Beyond the Messy Truth’. Michelle Wolf discusses her stand-up special, ‘Nice Lady’.
Ed Helms, Christopher Jackson, Bleachers
Stephen presents new items from his own lifestyle brand, ‘Covetton House’. Ed Helms discusses ‘The Fake News with Ted Nelms’ and ‘Father Figures’. Christopher Jackson discusses ‘Bull’. Christopher Jackson and Stephen present ‘Bull: The Musical’. Bleachers performs "I Miss Those Days" from their album ‘Gone Now’.
Sarah Paulson/John Hodgman
Actress Sarah Paulson (The Post (2017)); humorist John Hodgman.
Mark Hamill/Bobby Flay
Actor Mark Hamill (Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017)); chef Bobby Flay;
Matt Damon/Rahm Emanuel/Juanes
Actor Matt Damon ("Downsizing"); Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel; Juanes perform.
Tom Hanks/Katy Tur/Mac DeMarco
Actor Tom Hanks ("The Post"); journalist Katy Tur; Mac DeMarco sits in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
Nick Jonas/Dennis Rodman/Jeezy/Tory Lanez
Actor Nick Jonas (Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)); retired basketball player Dennis Rodman; Jeezy performs with Tory Lanez.
Adam Driver/John Early/Jon Batiste
Actor Adam Driver (Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017)); actor John Early (The Disaster Artist (2017)); Jonathan Batiste performs.
Jodie Foster/Tom Hanks
Actress Jodie Foster (Becoming Iconic (2018)); actor Tom Hanks (The Post (2017));
Anderson Cooper/Maz Jobrani/Margo Price
Journalist Anderson Cooper (Anderson Cooper 360° (2003)); actor Maz Jobrani (Superior Donuts (2017)); Margo Price performs.
America Ferrera/David Harbour/Julien Baker
Actress America Ferrera (Superstore (2015)); actor David Harbour (Stranger Things (2016)); Julien Baker performs.
50 Cent/Rachel Brosnahan/Gary Vider
Actor 50 Cent (Power (2014)); actress Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017)); comedian Gary Vider performs.
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.
Liam Neeson/Michael Wolff/Andra Day/Common
Actor Liam Neeson (The Commuter (2018)); author Michael Wolff (book, "Fire and Fury"); Andra Day and Common perform.
James Franco/Lena Waithe/Anderson East
Actor James Franco (The Disaster Artist (2017)); actress Lena Waithe (The Chi (2018)); Anderson East performs.
Sarah Jessica Parker/Pete Holmes/Jack Black
Actress Sarah Jessica Parker (Divorce (2016)); comic Pete Holmes (Crashing (2017)); Jack Black performs.
Molly Shannon, Thomas Lennon, Owen Smith
Actress Molly Shannon; actor Thomas Lennon; stand-up comedy performance by Owen Smith
Laurie Metcalf
Actress Laurie Metcalf (Lady Bird (2017) and Roseanne (1988)).
John Lithgow, Chuck Schumer, Black Eyed Peas
Actor John Lithgow (The Crown (2016)); Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.); The Black Eyed Peas perform.
Jon Bon Jovi, Daniel Kaluuya, Ben Sinclair
Musician Jon Bon Jovi; actor Daniel Kaluuya (Black Panther (2018)); actor Ben Sinclair (High Maintenance (2016));
Ricky Gervais, Matt Czuchry, Jon Bon Jovi
Actor Ricky Gervais ("Blazing Samurai"); actor Matt Czuchry ("The Resident"); Jon Bon Jovi performs.
Sharon Stone, Rob Riggle, Fall Out Boy
Actor Sharon Stone ("Mosaic"); actor Rob Riggle ("12 Strong"); Fall Out Boy performs.
J.K. Simmons/Rob Riggle
Actor J.K. Simmons (Counterpart (2017)); actor Rob Riggle (12 Strong (2018));
James Corden/Ann Curry
TV host James Corden (The 59th Annual Grammy Awards (2017) and The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015)); journalist Ann Curry.
John Dickerson/Eugene Levy/Midland
Journalist John Dickerson (CBS This Morning (1992)); actor Eugene Levy (Schitt's Creek (2015)); Midland perform.
Willem Dafoe/RuPaul Charles/Roy Wood Jr.
Willem Dafoe; RuPaul Charles (RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (2012)); Roy Wood Jr. (This Is Not Happening (2015)).
Gwyneth Paltrow/Ben McKenzie/Thirty Seconds to Mars
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow (Avengers: Infinity War (2018)); actor Ben McKenzie (Gotham (2014)); Thirty Seconds to Mars perform.
Kyle MacLachlan/Deon Cole/Miley Cyrus/Julia Michaels
Kyle MacLachlan (Twin Peaks (2017)); Deon Cole (Black-ish (2014)); Miley Cyrus salutes Elton John. Also: Julia Michaels performs.
Julie Chen/Joel Kinnaman/Talib Kweli feat. B.J. the Chicago Kid
TV hostess Julie Chen (Big Brother (2000) and The Talk (2010)); actor Joel Kinnaman (Altered Carbon (2018)); Talib Kweli performs with BJ the Chicago Kid;
Pod Save America/Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson/Chris Stapleton
Podcast hosts Tommy Vietor, Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett (Pod Save America (2017)); Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson (2 Dope Queens (2018)); Chris Stapleton performs.
Rose McGowan/Rand Paul/Jacob Williams/Curtis Harding
Actress Rose McGowan (Citizen Rose (2018) and book, "Brave"); Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.); comedian Jacob Williams; Curtis Harding sits in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
Michael Shannon/Meghan McCain/John Mellencamp
Actor Michael Shannon ("The Shape of Water"); TV hostess Meghan McCain ("The View"); John Mellencamp performs.
Uma Thurman/Jacob Williams
Actress Uma Thurman (The War with Grandpa (2019)); comic Jacob Williams performs.
Claire Danes/Bernadette Peters/Lil Uzi Vert
Actress Claire Danes (A Kid Like Jake (2018) and Homeland (2011)); Bernadette Peters (Mozart in the Jungle (2014)); Lil Uzi Vert performs.
Wanda Sykes/Thomas Haden Church/June Diane Raphael/Soul Rebels
Actress Wanda Sykes (Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate (2018)); actor Thomas Haden Church (Divorce (2016)); actress June Diane Raphael (Grace and Frankie (2015)); The Soul Rebels sit in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
John Oliver/Beanie Feldstein/Wolfgang Puck
Comic John Oliver (Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014)); actress Beanie Feldstein (The Female Brain (2017) and Lady Bird (2017)); chef Wolfgang Puck;
Joel McHale/Yara Shahidi/Joywave
Actor Joel McHale (A Futile and Stupid Gesture (2018) and [The X-Files"]); actress Yara Shahidi ("Grown-ish" and "Black-ish"); Joywave perform.
Nathan Lane/John Oliver
Actor Nathan Lane; comic John Oliver (Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014)).
Kirsten Gillibrand/Chris Gethard/Portugal. The Man
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.); comic Chris Gethard; Portugal. The Man perform.
Sam Rockwell/J.J. Abrams/BØRNS
Actor Sam Rockwell (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)); director J.J. Abrams (Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)); Børns performs;
Christine Baranski/Constance Zimmer/Bon Jovi
Actress Christine Baranski (The Good Fight (2017) and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018)); actress Constance Zimmer (UnREAL (2015)); Bon Jovi perform.
Jennifer Lawrence/Patton Oswalt/MGMT
Actress Jennifer Lawrence (Red Sparrow (2018)); actor Patton Oswalt (Happy! (2017)); MGMT perform.
Kiefer Sutherland/Zoe Lister-Jones/John McWhorter
Actor Kiefer Sutherland (Designated Survivor (2016)); actress Zoe Lister-Jones (Life in Pieces (2015)); American linguist John McWhorter;
Donald Glover/Omarosa Manigault-Newman/Ibeyi
Actor Donald Glover (Atlanta (2016)); reality-TV personality Omarosa Manigault-Newman (Celebrity Big Brother (2018)); Ibeyi perform.
Jeff Daniels/Krysten Ritter/Noah Kahan
Actor Jeff Daniels (The Looming Tower (2018)); actress Krysten Ritter (Jessica Jones (2015)); Noah Kahan performs.
Steve Buscemi/Sebastian Maniscalco
Actor Steve Buscemi (Miracle Workers (2019)); comic Sebastian Maniscalco;
David Oyelowo/Chelsea Clinton/Martha Stewart
Actor David Oyelowo (A Wrinkle in Time (2018) and Gringo (2018)); author Chelsea Clinton; lifestyle expert Martha Stewart;
Oprah Winfrey/Justin Hartley
Actress Oprah Winfrey (A Wrinkle in Time (2018)); actor Justin Hartley (This Is Us (2016));
Reese Witherspoon/Adam Rippon/Ben Harper & Charlie Musselwhite
Actress Reese Witherspoon (A Wrinkle in Time (2018)); Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon; Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite perform;
Mindy Kaling/Chris Hayes/Amberia Allen
Actress Mindy Kaling (A Wrinkle in Time (2018)); journalist Chris Hayes; comic Amberia Allen;
Helen Mirren/David Byrne
Helen Mirren (The Leisure Seeker (2017)); David Byrne is interviewed and performs.
Tom Brady/Sean Bean/Emmy Blotnick
Professional football player Tom Brady (Tom vs. Time (2018)); actor Sean Bean; Emmy Blotnick performs stand-up.
Angela Bassett/Jimmy O. Yang/Jack Johnson
Actress Angela Bassett (Black Panther (2018), 9-1-1 (2018), Avengers: Infinity War (2018)); actor Jimmy O. Yang (Life of the Party (2018)); Jack Johnson performs;
Paul Giamatti/Sean Bean/Brandi Carlile
Actor Paul Giamatti ("Billions", "The Catcher Was a Spy" and "I Think We're Alone Now"); actor Sean Bean ("The Oath"); Brandi Carlile performs;
Drew Barrymore/Adam DeVine/Moby
Actress Drew Barrymore (Santa Clarita Diet (2017)); actor Adam Devine (Modern Family (2009) and When We First Met (2018)); Moby performs;
Hilary Swank/Thomas Middleditch/Rory Albanese
Actress Hilary Swank (Trust (2018)); actor Thomas Middleditch (Replicas (2018)); comic Rory Albanese;
Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys/Mindy Kaling/Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys (The Americans (2013)); Mindy Kaling ("A Wrinkle in Time" and "Champions"). Also: Stephen works out with Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Sean Penn/Sara Gilbert/Bishop Briggs
Actor Sean Penn (The Professor and the Madman (2019)); actress Sara Gilbert (Roseanne (1988)); Bishop Briggs performs;
Samantha Bee/Leslie Odom Jr./Tom Segura
Comic Samantha Bee (Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (2016)); actor Leslie Odom Jr. (The Jazz Ambassadors (2018)); comic Tom Segura;
Dana Carvey/Simon Pegg
Dana Carvey (Too Funny to Fail: The Life & Death of The Dana Carvey Show (2017)); Simon Pegg (Ready Player One (2018)).
Emily Blunt/John Heilemann & Alex Wagner/Kacey Musgraves
Actress Emily Blunt (A Quiet Place (2018) and Sherlock Gnomes (2018)); journalist John Heilemann and TV hostess Alex Wagner (CBS This Morning: Saturday (2012)); Kacey Musgraves performs.
Bryan Cranston/President Jimmy Carter
Actor Bryan Cranston (Isle of Dogs (2018)); former President Jimmy Carter.
Amy Schumer/Madeleine Albright/Giada De Laurentiis
Actress Amy Schumer (I Feel Pretty (2018)); former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright; chef Giada De Laurentiis;
James Spader/Katie Couric/Louie Anderson
Actor James Spader (The Blacklist (2013)); journalist Katie Couric; comic Louie Anderson ("Baskets" and book "Hey Mom");
Martin Short/Aisha Tyler
Actor Martin Short (Love, Gilda (2018) and Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life (2018)); actress Aisha Tyler (Criminal Minds (2005) and Archer (2009));
Diane Sawyer/Joshua Jackson/John Prine ft. Sturgill Simpson & Brandi Carlile
Journalist Diane Sawyer; actor Joshua Jackson (The Affair (2014)). Also: John Prine performs with Sturgill Simpson and Brandi Carlile.
Aubrey Plaza/Cookie Monster/Rainbow Kitten Surprise
Aubrey Plaza (Legion (2017) and An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn (2018)); Cookie Monster (book "The Joy of Cookies") joins Stephen for Midnight Confessions. Also: Rainbow Kitten Surprise performs.
John Dickerson/Charlamagne Tha God/Nell Scovell
Journalist John Dickerson (CBS This Morning (1992)); TV personality Charlamagne Tha God; author Nell Scovell;
James Comey/Jason Aldean
Former FBI director James Comey (book "A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership"). Also: Jason Aldean performs.
Cynthia Nixon/Alan Cumming/Franz Ferdinand
Actress Cynthia Nixon discusses her campaign for Governor of New York; Alan Cumming (Instinct (2018)). Also: Franz Ferdinand performs with James Chance.
Antonio Banderas/Senator Kamala Harris/Snow Patrol
Antonio Banderas (Genius: Picasso: Chapter One (2018)); Senator Kamala Harris (D-Calif.). Also: Snow Patrol performs.
James Marsden/Coyote Peterson
Actor James Marsden (Westworld (2016)); wildlife expert Coyote Peterson;
Jeffrey Wright/Ali Wentworth/Cheech & Chong/Brothers Osborne
Jeffrey Wright (Westworld (2016)); Alexandra Wentworth (book "Go Ask Ali"); Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong comment on drug legalization. Also: Brothers Osborne perform.
Hank Azaria/Ronan Farrow/Grace VanderWaal
Actor Hank Azaria (Brockmire (2017)); author Ronan Farrow; Grace VanderWaal performs;
Lucy Liu/Henry Winkler/Run the Jewels
Actress Lucy Liu (Future World (2018)); actor Henry Winkler (Barry (2018)); Run the Jewels perform;
Rachel Weisz/Ann Dowd
Actress Rachel Weisz (Disobedience (2017)); actress Ann Dowd (The Handmaid's Tale (2017)).
Mandy Patinkin/H. Jon Benjamin
Mandy Patinkin (Homeland (2011) and Life Itself (2018)); H. Jon Benjamin (Archer (2009)).
David Duchovny/Margaret Brennan/Robert Smigel
Actor David Duchovny (The X-Files (1993)); journalist Margaret Brennan (Face the Nation (1954)); actor Robert Smigel (The Week Of (2018));
Helen Hunt/Kevin Smith/Paramore
Actress Helen Hunt (Candy Jar (2018)); filmmaker Kevin Smith (Kevin Smith: Silent But Deadly (2018)); Paramore perform;
Jim Gaffigan/Michael Avenatti/David Chang
Comic Jim Gaffigan; attorney Michael Avenatti; restaurateur David Chang;
Charlize Theron/Ron Howard/J.J. Abrams
Charlize Theron (Tully (2018)); director Ron Howard (Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)). Also: Producer J.J. Abrams ("The Play That Goes Wrong") joins Stephen for a crosstown adventure.
Chris O'Donnell, Jack White
Actor Chris O'Donnell (NCIS: Los Angeles (2009)); Jack White performs;
Jim Parsons, Alexis Ohanian, Lake Street Dive
Jim Parsons, from the CBS comedy "The Big Bang Theory"; Co-Founder of Reddit Alexis Ohanian; musical performance by Lake Street Dive.
Michael B. Jordan, Matt Walsh, Heather Pasternak
Actor Michael B. Jordan; actor Matt Walsh; stand-up comedy performance by Heather Pasternak.
Gayle King, Anna Wintour
Gayle King, co-anchor of "CBS This Morning"; Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Winter.
Annette Bening, Wyatt Cenac, Leon Bridges
Actress Annette Bening; comic Wyatt Cenac; musical performance by Leon Bridges.
Mayim Bialik, Melissa McCarthy, Daniel Boulud, Run the Jewels
Actress Mayim Bialik, from the CBS comedy THE BIG BANG THEORY; chef Daniel Boulud; special appearance by actress Melissa McCarthy; Run the Jewels celebrate Stephen Colbert's birthday.
Anthony Anderson, Glenda Jackson, Michael Pollan
Actor Anthony Anderson; Actress Glenda Jackson; Author Michael
Jamie Foxx, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats
Actor Jamie Foxx; musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.
Chadwick Boseman, Erik Bergstrom
Actor Chadwick Boseman; stand-up comedy performance by Erik Bergstrom
Jake Tapper, Liam Payne featuring J. Balvin
Journalist Jake Tapper; musical performance by Liam Payne featuring J. Balvin.
Benedict Cumberbatch, Mary Gallagher
Actor Benedict Cumberbatch; stand-up comedy performance by Mary Gallagher
Zachary Quinto, Vanessa Bayer, Dean Baquet
Actor Zachary Quinto; actress Vanessa Bayer; Executive Editor of "The New York Times," Dean Baquet.
Andrew Garfield, David Cross, Jon Stewart, The Kills
Actor Andrew Garfield; actor/comic David Cross; special appearance by Jon Stewart; musical performance by The Kills.
Jason Bateman, Stephen King, Jim James
Actor Jason Bateman; author Stephen King; musical performance by Jim James.
Anne Hathaway, David Sedaris, Ahmed Bharoocha
Actress Anne Hathaway; author David Sedaris; stand-up comedy performance by Ahmed Bharoocha.
Ethan Hawke, Toni Collette, Jeff Arcuri
Actor Ethan Hawke; actress Toni Collette; stand-up comedy performance by Jeff Arcuri.
Bill Clinton, James Patterson, Tig Notaro
President Bill Clinton & Author James Patterson; comic Tig Notary.
Mandy Moore, Sara Bareilles, Josh Groban, Meghan Trainor
Actress Mandy Moore; Hosts of the 72nd Annual Tony Awards, singers Sara Bareilles & Josh Groan; musical performance by Meghan Trainor.
Nick Offerman, Niecy Nash, Lykke Li
Actor Nick Offerman; actress Niecy Nash; musical performance by Lykke Li.
Penelope Cruz, David Koechner, Interpol
Actress Penelope Cruz; actor David Kouchner; musical performance by Interpol.
Chris Matthews/Alicia Silverstone/Eels
TV host Chris Matthews ("Hardball with Chris Matthews"); actress Alicia Silverstone ("American Woman"); Eels perform;
Ed Helms/Michael K. Williams/Tom Papa
Actor Ed Helms (Tag (2018)); actor Michael Kenneth Williams (SuperFly (2018)); comic Tom Papa performs;
Anthony Scaramucci and Michael Avenatti/Chromeo feat. DRAM
Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci and attorney Michael Avenatti. Also: Chromeo performs with D.R.A.M.
Natalie Portman/Marc Maron/Alt-J/Pusha T
Actress Natalie Portman (Eating Animals (2017)); actor Marc Maron (GLOW (2017)); Alt-J and Pusha T perform;
Thandie Newton/Betty Gilpin
Actress Thandie Newton ("Westworld"); actress Betty Gilpin ("GLOW");
Benicio Del Toro/Alison Brie/Robin Thede
Actor Benicio Del Toro (Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018)); actress Alison Brie (GLOW (2017)); actress Robin Thede (The Rundown with Robin Thede (2017)).
Josh Brolin/Ruth Negga/Walk The Moon
Actor Josh Brolin (Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018)); actress Ruth Negga (Preacher (2016)); Walk the Moon perform.
Trevor Noah/Liza Koshy/Two Feet
Comedian and television host Trevor Noah (The Daily Show (1996)); actress Liza Koshy (Liza on Demand (2018)); Two Feet performs;
Don Lemon/Mike Colter/Death Cab for Cutie
TV host Don Lemon (CNN Tonight (2014)); actor Mike Colter (Luke Cage (2016)); Death Cab for Cutie perform.
Seth Rogen/Danny Jolles
Actor Seth Rogen (Like Father (2018)); stand-up comedian Danny Jolles (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2015)).
Jessica Chastain/Romesh Ranganathan/Scott Rogowsky
Actress Jessica Chastain (Woman Walks Ahead (2017) and It: Chapter Two (2019)); comedian Romesh Ranganathan; comedian Scott Rogowsky.
Hugh Grant/Margaret Hoover/Sean Donnelly
Actor Hugh Grant (A Very English Scandal (2018)); political commentator Margaret Hoover (Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (2018)); actress Laura Benanti. Also: Sean Donnelly performs stand-up.
Paul Rudd/Ken Jeong/Florence + the Machine
Actor Paul Rudd (Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)); actor Ken Jeong (Crazy Rich Asians (2018)); musical performance by Florence and the Machine.
Michael Moore/Eric Andre & Derrick Beckles/Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez/Jon Stewart
Director Michael Moore; writers and comedians Eric Andre and Derrick Beckles; politician Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Also: A special appearance by Jon Stewart.
Gordon Ramsay/Andrew Rannells/Junun: Shye Ben Tzur, Jonny Greenwood & The Rajasthan Express
Chef Gordon Ramsay; actor Andrew Rannells ("A Simple Favor"). Also: Shye Ben-Tzur, Jonny Greenwood and The Rajasthan Express perform as Junun.
Will Arnett/Neve Campbell/Marcus Samuelsson
Actor Will Arnett (The Gong Show (2017)); actress Neve Campbell (Skyscraper (2018)); chef Marcus Samuelsson;
Dwayne Johnson/Alessia Cara
Actor Dwayne Johnson (Skyscraper (2018)); Alessia Cara performs;
Lawrence O'Donnell/Liv Tyler/Young the Giant
TV host Lawrence O'Donnell (The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell (2010)); actress Liv Tyler (Harlots (2017)); Young the Giant perform;
Carey Mulligan/Kate the Chemist
Actress Carey Mulligan (Collateral (2018)). Also: Experiments with Kate the Chemist (Kate Biberdorf).
Armie Hammer/Colleen Ballinger/Paula Poundstone
Actor Armie Hammer ("Sorry to Bother Your"); actress Colleen Ballinger (Haters Back Off! (2016)); comic Paula Poundstone performs;
Chrissy Metz/Lewis Black/Luke Combs
Actress Chrissy Metz ("This Is Us"); comic Lewis Black; Luke Combs performs;
Anderson Cooper & Andy Cohen/Dominic Cooper/Beck
TV personalities Anderson Cooper (Anderson Cooper 360° (2003)) and Andy Cohen (Watch What Happens: Live (2009)); actor Dominic Cooper (Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018)); Beck performs;
Denzel Washington/Joe Kennedy III/Carmen Lagala
Actor Denzel Washington (The Equalizer 2 (2018)); Rep. Joe Kennedy III (D-Mass); comic Carmen Lagala performs;
Janelle Monáe
Janelle Monáe (Welcome to Marwen (2018)) talks and performs.
Eric Holder/John Cleese/Arctic Monkeys
Former Attorney General Eric Holder; actor John Cleese; Arctic Monkeys perform;
Tatiana Maslany/Michael McFaul/Brian Huskey
Actress Tatiana Maslany; Michael McFaul, former ambassador to Russia; actor Brian Huskey;
John Dickerson/Michaela Watkins
Journalist John Dickerson (CBS This Morning (1992)); actress Michaela Watkins (Casual (2015));
Jake Tapper/Michael Pena/Dua Lipa
Journalist Jake Tapper; actor Michael Peña (Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)); Dua Lipa performs;
Laura Linney/Sasheer Zamata/Lin-Manuel Miranda
Laura Linney (Ozark (2017)); Sasheer Zamata performs stand-up. Also: A special performance from Stephen and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Judd Apatow/Jace Norman/OneRepublic
Filmmaker Judd Apatow; actor Jace Norman (Henry Danger (2014)); OneRepublic perform;
Paul Giamatti/Ronda Rousey/Paul Mecurio
Actor Paul Giamatti (Billions (2016)); professional wrestler Ronda Rousey ("Mile 22"); comic Paul Mecurio performs;
Ewan McGregor/Adam Pally/Katie Hannigan
Actor Ewan McGregor ("Christopher Robin"); actor Adam Pally ("Dog Days"); comic Katie Hannigan performs;
Chloe Grace Moretz/Bobcat Goldthwait/Katie Hannigan
Actress Chloe Grace Moretz (The Miseducation of Cameron Post (2018)); actor Bobcat Goldthwait (Bobcat Goldthwait's Misfits & Monsters (2018)); comic Katie Hannigan performs;
Rob Reiner/Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Actor-director Rob Reiner (Shock and Awe (2017)). Also: Stephen looks back at his workout date with Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Chris Hayes/Rob Corddry/Regina Spektor
Political commentator Chris Hayes (All In with Chris Hayes (2013)); actor Rob Corddry (Dog Days (2018) and Ballers (2015)); Regina Spektor performs;
Joe Manganiello/Cory Booker/Michael Palascak
Actor Joe Manganiello (Drunk Parents (2019)); Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.); comic Michael Palascak performs;
Jim Acosta/Nina Dobrev
Journalist Jim Acosta; actress Nina Dobrev (Dog Days (2018));
Issa Rae/Darren Criss/Ronnie Chieng
Actress Issa Rae (Insecure (2016)); actor Darren Criss (American Crime Story (2016)); comic Ronnie Chieng performs;
Nicki Minaj/Guy Pearce/Mac Miller
Rapper Nicki Minaj; actor Guy Pearce (The Innocents (2018)); Mac Miller performs;
Mark Wahlberg/Bernie Sanders
Actor Mark Wahlberg ("Mile 22"); Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.);
Jessica Biel/W. Kamau Bell/Elle King
Actress Jessica Biel ("Shock and Awe" and "The Sinner"); comic W. Kamau Bell ("Sorry to Bother You"); Elle King performs;
Pod Save America/Constance Wu
Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor (Pod Save America (2017)); Constance Wu (Crazy Rich Asians (2018)). Also: A tribute to Aretha Franklin.