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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Season 7

2021

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  • E1 · 45 min

    Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, the War on Drugs

    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.

  • E2 · 45 min

    Chris Wallace, Holland Taylor

    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’.

  • E3 · 45 min

    Sarah Paulson, Kacey Musgraves

    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’.

  • E4 · 45 min

    Jeff Daniels, Nate Burleson

    Stephen and Jon Batiste acknowledge the death of George Wein. Jeff Daniels discusses ‘American Rust’. Nate Burleson discusses ‘CBS Mornings’.

  • E5 · 45 min

    Justice Stephen Breyer

    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.

  • E6 · 45 min

    Jessica Chastain, Stephen Sondheim

    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’.

  • E7 · 45 min

    Melissa McCarthy, Lindsey Buckingham

    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.

  • E8 · 45 min

    The Late Show's Celebration of Season 6: This Time with Laughs!

    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).

  • E9 · 45 min

    Bob Woodward, Robert Costa, Leon Bridges

    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’.

  • E10 · 45 min

    Shawn Mendes, Chris Turner

    Climate Night. Shawn Mendes discusses climate change action and his new single, "Summer of Love". Chris Turner gives a stand-up performance.

  • E11 · 45 min

    Anderson Cooper, John Mayer

    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’.

  • E12 · 45 min

    Paul Giamatti, Jon Stewart

    Breaking News. Jon Stewart takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from June 14 episode). Paul Giamatti discusses ‘Billions’.

  • E13 · 45 min

    Drew Carey, Phoebe Robinson

    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.

  • E14 · 45 min

    Anita Hill, Alessandro Nivola

    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.

  • E15 · 45 min

    John Lithgow, Theo Croker, Wyclef Jean

    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.

  • E16 · 45 min

    Rebecca Ferguson

    Seditionist Round Up Roundup. Stephen’s Apology Fest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (special appearances by Pat Murphy and Brent Suter). Rebecca Ferguson discusses ‘Dune’.

  • E17 · 45 min

    Julianna Margulies, Toby Keith

    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’.

  • E18 · 45 min

    Michael Keaton, Zac Brown Band

    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’.

  • E19 · 45 min

    Bret Baier, Susie Essman

    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.

  • E20 · 45 min

    Sanjay Gupta, Denis Villeneuve

    Stephen welcomes author Sanjay Gupta and director Denis Villeneuve.

  • E21 · 45 min

    The cast of "Succession"

    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.

  • E22 · 45 min

    Rep. Adam Schiff, Kacey Musgraves

    Stephen welcomes Rep. Adam Schiff and a musical performance by Kacey Musgraves.

  • E23 · 45 min

    Nick Offerman, Charlamagne Tha God

    Stephen welcomes actor Nick Offerman and radio & TV personality Charlamagne tha God.

  • E24 · 45 min

    Issa Rae, H.E.R.

    Stephen welcomes actress Issa Rae and a musical performance by H.E.R.

  • E25 · 45 min

    Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya

    Stephen welcomes actor Timothée Chalamet and actress Zendaya.

  • E26 · 45 min

    Andie MacDowell, Lana Del Rey

    Stephen welcomes actress Andie MacDowell and a musical performance by Lana Del Rey.

  • E27 · 45 min

    Bruce Springsteen

    Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Bruce Springsteen.

  • E28 · 45 min

    Katie Couric, Gabby Barret

    Stephen welcomes journalist Katie Couric and a musical performance by Gabby Barrett.

  • E29 · 45 min

    Elizabeth Banks, Jorja Fox

    Stephen welcomes actress Elizabeth Banks and actress Jorja Fox.

  • E30 · 45 min

    John Leguizamo, Thomasin McKenzie

    Stephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo and actress Thomasin McKenzie.

  • E31 · 45 min

    Trevor Noah, My Morning Jacket

    Stephen welcomes TV host Trevor Noah and a musical performance by My Morning Jacket.

  • E32 · 45 min

    David Byrne, Huma Abedin

    Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by David Byrne and political staffer Huma Abedin.

  • E33 · 45 min

    Michael C. Hall, Michael Eric Dyson

    Stephen welcomes actor Michael C. Hall and professor Michael Eric Dyson.

  • E34 · 45 min

    Andy Cohen, Thundercat

    Stephen welcomes host Andy Cohen and a musical performance by Thundercat.

  • E35 · 45 min

    Billy Porter, Annaleigh Ashford

    Stephen welcomes actor Billy Porter and actress Annaleigh Ashford.

  • E36 · 45 min

    Tony Hale, Snail Mail

    Stephen welcomes actor Tony Hale and a musical performance by Snail Mail.

  • E37 · 45 min

    Jonathan Karl, Brandi Carlile

    Stephen welcomes journalist Jonathan Karl plus an interview with and musical performance by Brandi Carlile.

  • E38 · 45 min

    Quentin Tarantino

    Stephen welcomes filmmaker Quentin Tarantino and unveiling People’s Sexiest Man Alive.

  • E39 · 45 min

    Aubrey Plaza, Bruce Springsteen

    Stephen welcomes actress Aubrey Plaza and musician Bruce Springsteen.

  • E40 · 45 min

    Kenneth Branagh, Ellie Kemper

    Stephen welcomes actor Kenneth Branagh and actress Ellie Kemper.

  • E41 · 45 min

    Jeff Goldblum, Rod Stewart

    Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum and Rod Stewart performance.

  • E42 · 45 min

    Paul Rudd, Sting

    Stephen welcomes actor Paul Rudd and a musical performance by Sting.

  • E43 · 45 min

    Eric Adams, Dwyane Wade

    Stephen welcomes Mayor-elect of New York City Eric Adams and former professional basketball Dwyane Wade.

  • E44 · 45 min

    Adam Driver, America Ferrera

    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.

  • E45 · 45 min

    Kevin Hart, Robert Plant, Alison Krauss

    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.

  • E46 · 45 min

    Andrew Garfield, José Andres

    Stephen welcomes actor Andrew Garfield and chef José Andrés.

  • E47 · 45 min

    Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett

    Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Lady Gaga with Tony Bennett.

  • E48 · 45 min

    Rosamund Pike, Peter Jackson

    Stephen welcomes actress Rosamund Pike and film director Peter Jackson.

  • E49 · 45 min

    Peter Jackson, Chelsea Cutler

    Stephen welcomes producer Peter Jackson and a musical performance by Chelsea Cutler.

  • E50 · 45 min

    Peter Dinklage, Lee Jung-Jae, Aaron & Bryce Dessner

    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.”

  • E51 · 45 min

    Javier Bardem, Gang of Youths

    Stephen welcomes actor Javier Bardem and a musical performance by Gang of Youths.

  • E52 · 45 min

    Mahershala Ali, Jason Reynolds

    Stephen welcomes actor Mahershala Ali and author Jason Reynolds.

  • E53 · 45 min

    Jeff Goldblum, Natalie Hemby

    Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum and a musical performance by Natalie Hemby.

  • E54 · 45 min

    Jennifer Lawrence, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

    Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Lawrence and a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.

  • E55 · 45 min

    Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon; Glass Animals

    Stephen welcomes actress Kristin Davis, actress Cynthia Nixon, and a musical performance by Glass Animals.

  • E56 · 45 min

    Dr. David Agus; Natalie Hemby

    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.

  • E57 · 45 min

    Michael B. Jordan; Nathaniel Rateliff

    Stephen welcomes actor Michael B. Jordan. Nathaniel Rateliff joins Jon Batiste in a musical performance. Meanwhile!

  • E58 · 45 min

    Sting, David Alan Grier

    Stephen welcome musical artist Sting, and actor David Alan Grier. Sting performs and takes the Colbert Questionnaire.

  • E59 · 45 min

    Keanu Reeves, Brett Eldredge

    Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves. Musical performance by Brett Eldredge.

  • E60 · 45 min

    Henry Cavill, Jonathan Groff

    Stephen welcomes actor Henry Cavill, actor Jonathan Groff.

  • E61 · 45 min

    Denzel Washington, Maggie Gyllenhaal

    Stephen welcomes actor Denzel Washington, actor Maggie Gyllenhaal. Stephen celebrates the 20th anniversary of "Lord of the Rings" with special guests.

  • E62 · 45 min

    Anderson Cooper

    Stephen welcomes news anchor Anderson Cooper.

  • E63 · 45 min

    Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Utkarsh Ambudkar

    Stephen welcomes director of the Centers for Disease Control Dr. Rochelle Walensky and actor Utkarsh Ambudkar.

  • E64 · 45 min

    Jennifer Lawrence, Ralph Macchio, The Flaming Lips ft. Nell Smith

    Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Lawrence, actor Ralph Macchio, and a musical performance by Nell & The Flaming Lips.

  • E65 · 45 min

    Eliana Kwartler, Amy Klobuchar, SAINt JHN

  • E66 · 45 min

    John Dickerson, Corey Hawkins

  • E67 · 45 min

    Keanu Reeves, Genesis Owusu

    Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves, and a musical performance by Genesis Owusu.

  • E68 · 45 min

    Gayle King, Tig Notaro

    Stephen welcomes journalist Gayle King and comic Tig Notaro.

  • E69 · 45 min

    Bradley Cooper, Robert Finley, Dan Auerbach

    Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper and a musical performance by Robert Finley & Dan Auerbach.

  • E70 · 45 min

    Keanu Reeves, Caitriona Balfe

    Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves takes “The Colbert Questionert” and actress Caitriona Balfe.

  • E71 · 45 min

    Liev Schreiber, Allison Russell

    Stephen welcomes actor Liev Schreiber and a musical performance by Allison Russell.

  • E72 · 45 min

    Bradley Cooper, Corey Stoll, Geese

    Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper, actor Corey Stoll, and a musical performance by Geese.

  • E73 · 45 min

    Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Ingrid Andress, Sam Hunt

    Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and a musical performance by Ingrid Andress & Sam Hunt.

  • E74 · 45 min

    Brian Cox, Samantha Bee

    Stephen welcomes actor Brian Cox and TV personality Samantha Bee.

  • E75 · 45 min

    Christine Baranski, Nation of Language

    Stephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski and a musical performance by Nation of Language.

  • E76 · 45 min

    Dionne Warwick, David Cross

    Stephen welcomes singer Dionne Warwick and actor David Cross.

  • E77 · 45 min

    Elvis Costello

    Stephen welcomes musician Elvis Costello and a musical performance by Elvis Costello & the Imposters.

  • E78 · 45 min

    Kristen Stewart, Jonathan Van Ness

    Stephen welcomes actress Kristen Stewart and TV personality Jonathan Van Ness.

  • E79 · 45 min

    Joy Reid, Thomas Middleditch

    Stephen welcomes TV host Joy Reid and actor Thomas Middleditch.

  • E80 · 45 min

    Adrien Brody, Lady Wray

    Stephen welcomes actor Adrien Brody and a musical performance by Lady Wray.

  • E81 · 45 min

    Kate Hudson, Oliver Hudson, St. Paul and the Broken Bones

    Stephen welcomes actors Kate & Oliver Hudson and a musical performance by St. Paul & The Broken Bones.

  • E82 · 45 min

    Marlee Matlin, Mackenzie Davis

    Stephen welcomes actress Marlee Matlin and actress Mackenzie Davis.

  • E83 · 45 min

    Whoopi Goldberg, Rep. Ro Khanna

    Stephen welcomes TV personality Whoopi Goldberg and Rep. Ro Khanna.

  • E84 · 45 min

    Clarissa Ward, Faith Hill, Aurora

    Stephen welcomes CNN chief international correspondent Clarissa Ward, singer and actress Faith Hill, and a musical performance by Aurora.

  • E85 · 45 min

    Tim McGraw, Martha Stewart

    Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Tim McGraw and TV personality Martha Stewart.

  • E86 · 45 min

    Dua Lipa, 2 Chainz

    Stephen welcomes singer Dua Lipa and a musical performance by 2 Chainz.

  • E87 · 45 min

    Jeffrey Wright, Alex Borstein, Maxwell

    Stephen welcomes actor Jeffrey Wright, actress Alex Borstein, and a musical performance by Maxwell.

  • E88 · 45 min

    John Oliver, Future Islands

    Stephen welcomes comic John Oliver and a musical performance by Future Islands.

  • E89 · 45 min

    Daniel Craig, Doris Kearns Goodwin

    Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Craig and biographer Doris Kearns Goodwin.

  • E90 · 45 min

    Margaret Brennan, Adam Scott

    Stephen welcomes CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan, and actor Adam Scott.

  • E91 · 45 min

    Joseph Gordon-Levitt, alt-J

    Stephen welcomes actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt and a musical performance by Alt-J.

  • E92 · 45 min

    John Turturro, John Avlon

    Stephen welcomes actor John Turturro and journalist John Avlon.

  • E93 · 45 min

    John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri, Russell Howard

    Stephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann, political adviser Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri, former White House communications director, and comic Russell Howard.

  • E94 · 45 min

    Julia Ioffe, Thomas Lennon, Tears for Fears

    Stephen welcomes journalist Julia Ioffe, actor Thomas Lennon, and a live performance by Tears for Fears.

  • E95 · 45 min

    Sam Waterston, Sophia Bush, John Oliver

    Stephen welcomes actor Sam Waterston, actress Sophia Bush, and “Rescue Dog Rescue” with John Oliver.

  • E96 · 45 min

    Bob Odenkirk, Pusha T

    Stephen welcomes actor Bob Odenkirk and a musical performance by Pusha T.

  • E97 · 45 min

    Sen. Bernie Sanders, Big Thief

    Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Big Thief.

  • E98 · 45 min

    Andy Serkis, Fiona Hill

    Stephen welcomes actor Andy Serkis and former Russia adviser to the White House Fiona Hill. Plus, a 15th anniversary celebration of Americone Dream.

  • E99 · 45 min

    Kyle MacLachlan, Arian Moayed, Pusha T

    Stephen welcomes actor Kyle MacLachlan, actor Arian Moayed, and a live performance by Pusha T.

  • E100 · 45 min

    Anderson Cooper, Sutton Foster

    Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and actress Sutton Foster.

  • E101 · 45 min

    John C. Reilly, Kristin Chenoweth

    Stephen welcomes actor John C. Reilly and actress Kristin Chenoweth.

  • E102 · 45 min

    Michael McFaul, Denée Benton, Father John Misty

    Stephen welcomes Amb. Michael McFaul, actress Denée Benton, and a musical performance by Father John Misty.

  • E103 · 45 min

    Marie Yovanovitch, Martha Stewart, Rex Orange County

    Stephen welcomes Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch, entrepreneur Martha Stewart, and a live performance by Rex Orange County.

  • E104 · 45 min

    Aidy Bryant, Alex Edelman

    Stephen welcomes actress Aidy Bryant and a live performance by comedian Alex Edelman.

  • E105 · 45 min

    Sandra Bullock, Billy Strings

    Stephen welcomes actress Sandra Bullock and a musical performance by Billy Strings.

  • E106 · 45 min

    Anne Hathaway, Da'Vine Joy Randolph

    Stephen welcomes actress Anne Hathaway and actress Da’Vine Joy Randolph.

  • E107 · 45 min

    Michael Bublé, Rose Matafeo

    Stephen welcomes singer Michael Bublé and actress Rose Matafeo, with a live performance by Michael Bublé.

  • E108 · 45 min

    Chris Wallace, Wilmer Valderrama

    Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Wallace and actor Wilmer Valderrama.

  • E109 · 45 min

    Hannah Gadsby, Sandra Bullock, Buffalo Nichols

    Stephen welcomes comic Hannah Gadsby, actress Sandra Bullock, and a musical performance by Buffalo Nichols.

  • E110 · 45 min

    Elle Fanning, Ben Schwartz

    Stephen welcomes actress Elle Fanning and actor Ben Schwartz.

  • E111 · 45 min

    Jane Krakowski, James McAvoy, Arlo Parks

    Stephen welcomes actress Jane Krakowski, actor James McAvoy, and a musical performance by Arlo Parks.

  • E112 · 45 min

    John C. Reilly, Mandy Patinkin, Ken Burns

    Stephen welcomes actor John C. Reilly, actor Mandy Patinkin, and filmmaker Ken Burns.

  • E113 · 45 min

    Shaquille O'Neal, Mayim Bialik

    Stephen welcomes sports analyst Shaquille O'Neal and actress Mayim Bialik.

  • E114 · 45 min

    Jon Batiste, Oscar Isaac

    Stephen welcomes musician Jon Batiste and actor Oscar Isaac.

  • E115 · 45 min

    Anderson Cooper, Thomas Rhett

    Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a live performance by Thomas Rhett.

  • E116 · 45 min

    Pete Holmes, Elizabeth Alexander

    Stephen welcomes comedian Pete Holmes and poet Elizabeth Alexander.

  • E117 · 45 min

    Chance the Rapper, Beanie Feldstein

    Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Chance the Rapper, and actress Beanie Feldstein.

  • E118 · 45 min

    Molly Shannon, Rep. Cori Bush

    Stephen welcomes actress Molly Shannon and Rep. Cori Bush.

  • E119 · 45 min

    Claire Foy, Paul Bettany, Bright Eyes

    Stephen welcomes actress Claire Foy, actor Paul Bettany, and a musical performance by Bright Eyes.

  • E120 · 45 min

    Hugh Laurie, Spoon

    Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Laurie and a musical performance by Spoon.

  • E121 · 45 min

    Josh Brolin, The Who

    Stephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin and a musical performance by The Who.

  • E122 · 45 min

    Julia Roberts, Wilco

    Stephen welcomes actress Julia Roberts and a musical performance by Wilco.

  • E123 · 45 min

    Neil deGrasse Tyson, Emmy Blotnick

    Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a performance by comedian Emmy Blotnick.

  • E124 · 45 min

    Alexander Skarsgård, Jack White

    Stephen welcomes actor Alexander Skarsgård and musician Jack White, with a live performance by Jack White.

  • E125 · 45 min

    Jon Bernthal, Alton Brown

    Stephen welcomes actor Jon Bernthal and TV chef Alton Brown!

  • E126 · 45 min

    Jose Andres, Ron Howard, Emily Bazelon, Lucius featuring Sheryl Crow and Celisse

    Stephen welcomes humanitarian Jose Andres, director Ron Howard, legal commentator Emily Bazelon, and a music performance by Lucius featuring Sheryl Crow and Celisse.

  • E127 · 45 min

    Glenn Close, Sheryl Crow

    Stephen welcomes actor Glenn Close and musician Sheryl Crow.

  • E128 · 45 min

    Daniel Craig, Matt Walsh, Joy Oladokun

    Stephen welcomes actor Matt Walsh. Does the Colbert Questionnaire with Daniel Craig. Musical performance by Joy Oladokun

  • E129 · 45 min

    Chris O'Donnell, Elvis Costello

    Stephen welcomes actor Chris O'Donnell and singer-songwriter Elvis Costello!

  • E130 · 45 min

    Mark Esper, Judd Apatow

    Stephen welcomes Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, and director Judd Apatow.

  • E131 · 45 min

    Ricky Gervais, Trombone Shorty

    Guest Ricky Gervais talks about his comedy tour SuperNature followed by a performance from trombone and trumpet player Trombone Shorty.

  • E132 · 45 min

    Antony Blinken, TWICE

    Stephen speaks with the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, followed by a performance from the South Korean girl group TWICE.

  • E133 · 45 min

    Mike Myers, Minha Kim, Beach House

    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.

  • E134 · 45 min

    Shaquille O'Neal, Sebastian Stan, Sharon Van Etten

    Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal takes ”The Colbert Questionert,” Sebastian Stan talks on Pam and Tommy and indie-rock star Sharon Van Etten performs.

  • E135 · 45 min

    Jennifer Connelly, Patti LuPone

    Jennifer Connelly talks about Top Gun: Maverick and Tony award-winning Patti LuPone performs from the revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Company.

  • E136 · 45 min

    Jacinda Ardern, Punch Brothers

    Stephen welcomes Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and a musical performance performance by Punch Brothers.

  • E137 · 45 min

    Michael Che, James Stavridis

    Stephen welcomes comedian Michael Che and Admiral James Stavridis.

  • E138 · 45 min

    Josh Brolin, Hugh Dancy

    Stephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin, and actor Hugh Dancy.

  • E139 · 45 min

    Jake Tapper, Joel Kim Booster

    Gay Planet Earth. Breaking News. Jake Tapper discusses recent politics. Joel Kim Booster discusses Fire Island.

  • E140 · 45 min

    Robert De Niro, Rosie Perez

    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.

  • E141 · 45 min

    Rep. Adam Schiff, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kurt Vile

    "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.

  • E142 · 45 min

    Jon Batiste, Simu Liu

    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.

  • E143 · 45 min

    Bryan Cranston, Sen. Raphael Warnock

    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.

  • E144 · 45 min

    Bob Woodward, Carl Bernstein, Bonnie Raitt

    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…

  • E145 · 45 min

    Emma Thompson, Tom Segura

    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.

  • E146 · 45 min

    Tom Hanks, Regina Spektor

    Late Show Family Meeting with Tom Hanks. Tom Hanks discusses Elvis. Regina Spektor performs "Becoming All Alone" from her album Home, Before and After.

  • E147 · 45 min

    Cory Booker, The Lumineers

    Cyborgasm. Senator Cory Booker discusses recent politics. The Lumineers perform "A.M. Radio" from their album Brightside.

  • E148 · 45 min

    Werner Herzog, Roger Waters

    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)’.

  • E149 · 45 min

    Taika Waititi, David Sedaris

    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’.

  • E150 · 45 min

    Beto O’Rourke, Matilda Lawler

    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’.

  • E151 · 45 min

    Wanda Sykes, Ronan Farrow

    Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Wanda Sykes discusses ‘The Upshaws’. Ronan Farrow discusses ‘Endangered’.

  • E152 · 45 min

    Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Jimmie Allen

    Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez discusses recent politics. Jimmie Allen performs "Down Home" from his album ‘Tulip Drive’.

  • E153 · 45 min

    Adam Kinzinger, Karl Urban, Stephen Sanchez

    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’.

  • E154 · 45 min

    Heidi Klum, Ibram X. Kendi

    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’.

  • E155 · 45 min

    Billy Crystal, Paul Hollywood

    Billy Crystal discusses ‘Mr. Saturday Night’. Paul Hollywood steps into the kitchen with Stephen and discusses his new book, ‘Bake’.

  • E156 · 45 min

    Ethan Hawke, Courtney Barnett

    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’.

  • E157 · 45 min

    Ice-T, Michael Pollan

    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’.

  • E158 · 45 min

    Chris Hayes, Jack White

    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’.

  • E159 · 45 min

    Jamie Raskin, Death Cab for Cutie

    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’.

  • E160 · 45 min

    Charlamagne tha God, Brett Gelman

    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’.

  • E161 · 45 min

    Amanda Seyfried, Stephen Merchant

    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.

  • E162 · 45 min

    Jonathan Karl, BJ Novak, St. Vincent

    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’.

  • E163 · 45 min

    Patton Oswalt, Jennifer Granholm, James Taylor

    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.

  • E164 · 45 min

    Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Bianca Cristovao, James Taylor

    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.

  • E165 · 45 min

    Ron Howard, Morfydd Clark, James Taylor

    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’.

  • E166 · 45 min

    James Taylor, Colman Domingo

    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’.

  • E167 · 45 min

    Luis Cato, Joe Walsh, Mindy Kaling, Senator Chris Murphy

    Joe Walsh sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Mindy Kaling discusses ‘Never Have I Ever’. Senator Chris Murphy discusses recent politics.

  • E168 · 45 min

    Ben Stiller, D'Arcy Carden, 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’.

  • E169 · 45 min

    Kieran Culkin, Run the Jewels, Joe Walsh

    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’.

  • E170 · 45 min

    Karine Jean-Pierre, Tatiana Maslany, Joe Walsh

    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’.