The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Episode 1

10/2/23 (Neil deGrasse Tyson, Louis Cato)

Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a musical performance by Louis Cato.

N/A Oct 02, 2023

Episode 2

10/3/23 (John Oliver, boygenius)

Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by boygenius.

10.0 Oct 03, 2023

Episode 3

10/4/23 (Anderson Cooper, Japanese Breakfast)

Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by Japanese Breakfast.

10.0 Oct 04, 2023

Episode 4

10/5/23 (Bob Odenkirk, Fortune Feimster)

Stephen welcomes actor Bob Odenkirk and comedian Fortune Feimster.

10.0 Oct 05, 2023

Episode 5

10/9/23 (Arnold Schwarzenegger, Metric)

Stephen welcomes actor Arnold Schwarzenegger and a performance by Metric.

10.0 Oct 09, 2023

Episode 6

10/10/23 (Kerry Washington, Maxwell Frost)

Stephen welcomes actress Kerry Washington and US Representative Maxwell Frost.

10.0 Oct 10, 2023

Episode 7

10/11/23 (John Fetterman, Melissa Villasenor)

Stephen welcomes Senator John Fetterman and actress Melissa Villaseñor.

10.0 Oct 11, 2023

Episode 8

10/12/23 (John Mulaney, Darius Rucker)

Stephen welcomes comic John Mulaney and a musical performance by Darius Rucker.

10.0 Oct 12, 2023

Episode 9

10/16/23 (Jada Pinkett Smith, Ricky Velez)

Stephen welcomes actress Jada Pinkett Smith and comic Ricky Velez.

10.0 Oct 16, 2023

Episode 10

10/23/23 (Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez, Arlo Parks)

Stephen welcomes actors Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez and a musical performance by Arlo Parks.

10.0 Oct 23, 2023

Episode 11

10/24/23 (Jim Gaffigan, Caroline Polachek)

Stephen welcomes comic Jim Gaffigan and a musical performance by Caroline Polachek.

10.0 Oct 24, 2023

Episode 12

10/25/23 (Talking Heads, Mae Martin)

Stephen welcomes rock band Talking Heads and actor Mae Martin.

10.0 Oct 25, 2023

Episode 13

10/26/23 (Keegan-Michael Key, Elle Key, John Carpenter)

Stephen welcomes actor Keegan-Michael Key, producer Elle Key and filmmaker John Carpenter.

10.0 Oct 26, 2023

Episode 14

10/30/23 (Henry Winkler, Melissa Etheridge)

Stephen welcomes actor Henry Winkler and singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge.

10.0 Oct 30, 2023

Episode 15

10/31/23 (John Dickerson, Alex Newell)

Stephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson with a musical performance by Alex Newell.

10.0 Oct 31, 2023

Episode 16

Adam Kinzinger, Willie Nelson

Stephen welcomes former United States Representative Adam Kinzinger and a musical performance by Willie Nelson.

10.0 Nov 01, 2023

Episode 17

Pete Buttigieg, Willie Nelson

Stephen welcomes transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg and singer Willie Nelson.

10.0 Nov 02, 2023

Episode 18

Barbra Streisand

Stephen welcomes singer Barbra Streisand.

10.0 Nov 13, 2023

Episode 19

Rachel Maddow, Gracie Abrams

Stephen welcomes TV host Rachel Maddow and a musical performance by Gracie Abrams.

10.0 Nov 14, 2023

Episode 20

Paul Giamatti, Tom Blyth

Stephen welcomes actor Paul Giamatti and actor Tom Blyth.

10.0 Nov 15, 2023

Episode 21

Jonathan Karl, Maria Bamford

Stephen welcomes journalist Jonathan Karl and comic Maria Bamford.

10.0 Nov 16, 2023

Episode 22

David Letterman, The National

Stephen welcomes television host David Letterman and a musical performance by The National.

N/A Nov 20, 2023

Episode 23

Bradley Cooper, José Andrés

Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper and chef José Andrés.

10.0 Nov 21, 2023

Episode 24

Peter Dinklage, Tig Notaro

Stephen welcomes actor Peter Dinklage and comic Tig Notaro.

N/A Nov 22, 2023

Episode 25

Liz Cheney, Olivia Rodrigo

Stephen welcomes former Representative Liz Cheney and a musical performance by Olivia Rodrigo.

10.0 Dec 11, 2023

Episode 26

Taraji P. Henson, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

Actress Taraji P. Henson; Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit perform.

10.0 Dec 12, 2023

Episode 27

Jason Momoa, Robert Smigel

Actor Jason Momoa; comic Robert Smigel.

10.0 Dec 13, 2023

Episode 28

Greta Gerwig, Andrew Scott

Stephen welcomes director Greta Gerwig and actor Andrew Scott.

10.0 Dec 14, 2023

Episode 29

Kenan Thompson, Olivia Rodrigo, Evie Colbert

Stephen welcomes actor Kenan Thompson, a musical performance by Olivia Rodrigo, and First Drafts with Evie Colbert.

10.0 Dec 18, 2023

Episode 30

Adam Driver, Jon Batiste

Stephen welcomes actor Adam Driver plus an interview with and musical performance by Jon Batiste.

10.0 Dec 19, 2023

Episode 31

Nicki Minaj, Liam Neeson

Stephen welcomes rapper Nicki Minaj and The Indict-mare Before Christmas narrated by Liam Neeson.

N/A Dec 20, 2023

Episode 32

Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen

Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper, TV host Andy Cohen, and a musical performance by Louis Cato with the Late Show Band.

10.0 Dec 21, 2023

Episode 33

Barbra Streisand, Taylor Tomlinson

Stephen welcomes comic/TV host Taylor Tomlinson and Barbra Streisand takes the Colbert Questionert.

5.5 Jan 08, 2024

Episode 34

Gayle King, Charles Barkley, Ebon Moss-Bachrach

Stephen welcomes journalist Gayle King, former professional basketball player Charles Barkley, and actor Ebon Moss-Bachrach.

10.0 Jan 09, 2024

Episode 35

1/10/24 (America Ferrera, Reneé Rapp)

Stephen welcomes actress America Ferrera and singer-songwriter Reneé Rapp.

10.0 Jan 10, 2024

Episode 36

1/11/24 (Emily Blunt, Colman Domingo)

Stephen welcomes actress Emily Blunt, actor Colman Domingo, and John Scofield sits in with Louis Cato & the Late Show Band.

10.0 Jan 11, 2024

Episode 37

Nicki Minaj, Jeff Tweedy, Daniel Caesar, Taylor Tomlinson

Stephen welcomes musician Jeff Tweedy and a musical performance by Daniel Caesar and a special appearance by Taylor Tomlinson.

5.5 Jan 16, 2024

Episode 38

1/17/24 (Clive Owen, Juno Temple, The Last Dinner Party)

Stephen welcomes actor Clive Owen, actress Juno Temple and a musical performance by The Last Dinner Party.

10.0 Jan 17, 2024

Episode 39

1/18/24 (Common, Steven Wright)

Stephen welcomes rapper Common and comic Steven Wright.

10.0 Jan 18, 2024

Episode 40

1/22/24 (Trevor Noah, Ruby Bridges)

Stephen welcomes comic Trevor Noah and American civil rights activist Ruby Bridges.

10.0 Jan 22, 2024

Episode 41

1/23/24 (André 3000, Jelani Cobb)

Stephen welcomes rapper André 3000 and author Jelani Cobb.

10.0 Jan 23, 2024

Episode 42

1/24/24 (Austin Butler, Kingsley Ben-Adir)

Stephen welcomes actor Austin Butler and actor Kingsley Ben-Adir.

10.0 Jan 24, 2024

Episode 43

1/25/24 (Martin Scorsese, Future Islands)

Stephen welcomes filmmaker Martin Scorsese with a performance by Future Islands.

N/A Jan 25, 2024

Episode 44

1/29/24 (Bryan Cranston, Michele Norris)

Stephen welcomes actor Bryan Cranston and journalist Michele Norris.

10.0 Jan 29, 2024

Episode 45

1/30/24 (Emma Stone, Jaime Harrison)

Stephen welcomes actress Emma Stone and Democratic National Committee chair Jaime Harrison.

N/A Jan 30, 2024

Episode 46

1/31/24 (Demi Moore, Paul Walter Hauser)

Stephen welcomes actress Demi Moore and actor Paul Walter Hauser.

10.0 Jan 31, 2024

Episode 47

John Cena, Kwame Alexander, Asake

Stephen welcomes actor John Cena, writer Kwame Alexander and a musical performance by Asake.

5.5 Feb 01, 2024

Episode 48

2/5/24 (Elizabeth Warren, Usama Siddiquee)

Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and comic Usama Siddiquee.

N/A Feb 05, 2024

Episode 49

2/6/24 (Joy-Ann Reid, A'ja Wilson)

Stephen welcomes journalist Joy-Ann Reid and basketball player A'ja Wilson.

10.0 Feb 06, 2024

Episode 50

2/7/24 (Christopher Nolan)

Stephen welcomes filmmaker Christopher Nolan.

10.0 Feb 07, 2024

Episode 51

2/8/24 (André 3000, Justin Hartley)

Stephen welcomes rapper André 3000 and actor Justin Hartley.

9.0 Feb 08, 2024

Episode 52

2/11/24 (John Krasinski, Ryan Gosling, Jon Stewart)

Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski, actor Ryan Gosling, with a special appearance by Jon Stewart.

9.5 Feb 11, 2024

Episode 53

2/12/24 (John Oliver, Killer Mike)

Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by Killer Mike.

10.0 Feb 12, 2024

Episode 54

Matt Damon, Danielle Pinnock

Stephen welcomes actor Matt Damon and actress Danielle Pinnock.

N/A Feb 13, 2024

Episode 55

2/14/24 (Mark Wahlberg, Lily Gladstone)

Stephen welcomes actor Mark Wahlberg and actress Lily Gladstone.

10.0 Feb 14, 2024

Episode 56

2/15/24 (Billy Joel, Chappell Roan)

Stephen welcomes singer Billy Joel and a musical performance by Chappell Roan.

10.0 Feb 15, 2024

Episode 57

2/26/24 (Arnold Schwarzenegger, Julio Torres)

Stephen welcomes actor Julio Torres.

N/A Feb 26, 2024

Episode 58

2/27/24 (Josh Brolin, Amanda Gorman, Jan Vogler)

Stephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin and Amanda Gorman & Jan Vogler.

N/A Feb 27, 2024

Episode 59

2/28/24 (Chris Hayes, Carrie Preston)

Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Hayes and actress Carrie Preston.

N/A Feb 28, 2024

Episode 60

2/29/24 (Rebecca Ferguson, Denis Villeneuve)

Stephen welcomes actress Rebecca Ferguson and filmmaker Denis Villeneuve.

N/A Feb 29, 2024

Episode 61

3/4/24 (RuPaul, Yuval Noah Harari)

Stephen welcomes TV personality RuPaul and author Yuval Noah Harari.

N/A Mar 04, 2024

Episode 62

3/5/24 (Sen. Bernie Sanders, Bleachers)

Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Bleachers.

N/A Mar 05, 2024

Episode 63

3/6/24 (Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ariel Elias)

Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a stand up performance by Ariel Elias.

N/A Mar 06, 2024

Episode 64

3/7/24 (John Dickerson, De La Soul)

Stephen welcomes political analyst John Dickerson and a musical performance by De La Soul.

N/A Mar 07, 2024

Episode 65

3/11/24 (Kristen Stewart, Tom Hollander)

Stephen welcomes actress Kristen Stewart and actor Tom Hollander.

N/A Mar 11, 2024

Episode 66

3/12/24 (Diane Lane, Patton Oswalt)

Stephen welcomes actress Diane Lane and actor Patton Oswalt.

N/A Mar 12, 2024

Episode 67

Paul Rudd, Cecilia Vega

Stephen welcomes actor Paul Rudd and journalist Cecilia Vega.

N/A Mar 13, 2024

Episode 68

3/14/24 (Paul Simon)

Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Paul Simon.

N/A Mar 14, 2024

Episode 69

3/25/24 (Stephen Breyer, Justin Thomas)

Stephen welcomes justice Stephen Breyer and professional golfer Justin Thomas.

N/A Mar 25, 2024

Episode 70

3/26/24 (Carol Burnett, Waxahatchee featuring MJ Lenderman)

Stephen welcomes actress Carol Burnett and a musical performance by Waxahatchee & MJ Lenderman.

N/A Mar 26, 2024

Episode 71

3/27/24 (Liam Neeson, Fareed Zakaria)

Stephen welcomes actor Liam Neeson and journalist Fareed Zakaria.

N/A Mar 27, 2024

Episode 72

Matt Damon, Hannah Waddingham

Stephen welcomes actress Hannah Waddingham and Matt Damon takes The Colbert Questionert.

N/A Apr 01, 2024

Episode 73

Savannah Guthrie, Tim Blake Nelson

Stephen welcomes journalist Savannah Guthrie and actor Tim Blake Nelson.

N/A Apr 02, 2024

Episode 74

4/3/24 (Gillian Anderson, Sonequa Martin-Green, Remi Wolf)

Stephen welcomes actress Gillian Anderson, actress Sonequa Martin-Green, and a musical performance by Remi Wolf.

1.0 Apr 03, 2024

Episode 75

4/4/24 (Steve Buscemi, Henry Louis Gates Jr.)

Stephen welcomes actor Steve Buscemi and literary critic Henry Louis Gates Jr.

N/A Apr 04, 2024

Episode 76

4/8/24 (Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Tyla)

Stephen welcomes Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and a musical performance by Tyla.

N/A Apr 08, 2024

Episode 77

4/9/24 (Maren Morris, Demetri Martin)

Stephen welcomes singer Maren Morris and actor Demetri Martin.

N/A Apr 09, 2024

Episode 78

We 4/10/24 (Christiane Amanpour, Wilmer Valderrama)

Stephen welcomes journalist Christiane Amanpour and actor Wilmer Valderrama.

N/A Apr 10, 2024

Episode 79

4/15/24 (Salman Rushdie, Anna Sawai, Terence Blanchard)

Stephen welcomes author Salman Rushdie, actress Anna Sawai, and Terence Blanchard sits in with Louis Cato & the Late Show Band.

N/A Apr 15, 2024

Episode 80

Orlando Bloom, George Takei, Maggie Rogers

Stephen welcomes actor Orlando Bloom, actor George Takei, and a musical performance by Maggie Rogers.

N/A Apr 16, 2024

Episode 81

4/17/24 (John Lithgow, Doris Kearns Goodwin)

Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and historian Doris Kearns Goodwin.

N/A Apr 17, 2024

Episode 82

4/18/24 (Sandra Oh, Reid Scott, Daniel Radcliffe)

Stephen welcomes actress Sandra Oh, actor Reid Scott, and actor Daniel Radcliffe.

N/A Apr 18, 2024

Episode 83

4/29/24 (Jean Smart, Gayle Rankin)

Stephen welcomes actress Jean Smart and actress Gayle Rankin.

N/A Apr 29, 2024

Episode 84

4/30/24 (Jeff Daniels, Hannah Einbinder, Béla Fleck)

Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Daniels, comic Hannah Einbinder, and Béla Fleck sits in with Louis Cato & the Late Show Band.

N/A Apr 30, 2024

Episode 85

5/1/24 (Carol Burnett, Phil Keoghan, Jacob Collier)

Stephen welcomes TV host Phil Keoghan, a musical performance by Jacob Collier, and Carol Burnett takes “The Colbert Questionert.”

N/A May 01, 2024

Episode 86

John Leguizamo, Laura Coates

Stephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo and attorney Laura Coates.

N/A May 02, 2024

Episode 87

Ethan Hawke, Cedric the Entertainer

Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke and actor Cedric the Entertainer.

N/A May 06, 2024

Episode 88

Tiffany Haddish, Meredith Scardino

Stephen welcomes actress Tiffany Haddish and screenwriter Meredith Scardino.

N/A May 07, 2024

Episode 89

5/8/24 (Jen Psaki, Elyanna)

Stephen welcomes political analyst Jen Psaki and a musical performance by Elyanna.

N/A May 08, 2024

Episode 90

5/9/24 (Ryan Gosling, Desi Lydic)

Stephen welcomes Ryan Gosling takes “The Colbert Questionert” and actress Desi Lydic.

N/A May 09, 2024

Episode 91

5/13/24 (Steve Carell, Paul Simon)

Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell and a musical performance by Paul Simon.

N/A May 13, 2024

Episode 92

5/14/24 (Jennifer Hudson, Marisa Abela)

Stephen welcomes singer Jennifer Hudson and actress Marisa Abela.

N/A May 14, 2024

Episode 93

Up For Debate!

Stephen welcomes TV host George Stephanopoulos and comic Michelle Buteau.

N/A May 15, 2024

Episode 94

5/16/24 (David Letterman, Claudia Jessie, Norah Jones)

Stephen welcomes David Letterman takes The Colbert Questionert, actress Claudia Jessie, and a musical performance by Norah Jones.

N/A May 16, 2024

Episode 95

5/20/24 (Sarah Paulson, Paul Scheer, a performance from Broadway's "Merrily We Roll Along")

Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Paulson, actor Paul Scheer, and performance by the Broadway cast of “Merrily We Roll Along.”

N/A May 20, 2024

Episode 96

5/21/24 (Billie Eilish)

Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Billie Eilish.

N/A May 21, 2024

Episode 97

5/22/24 (Anya Taylor-Joy, Doug Emhoff)

Stephen welcomes actress Anya Taylor-Joy and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff.

N/A May 22, 2024

Episode 98

5/23/24 (Chris Hemsworth, James Dyson)

Stephen welcomes actor Chris Hemsworth and business magnate James Dyson.

N/A May 23, 2024

Episode 99

6/3/24 (Alicia Keys, Stephen Merchant)

Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Alicia Keys and actor Stephen Merchant.

N/A Jun 03, 2024

Episode 100

Viggo Mortensen, Olivia Cooke

Stephen welcomes actor Viggo Mortensen, actress Olivia Cooke, and a performance by the cast of “Illinoise.”

N/A Jun 04, 2024

Episode 101

6/5/24 (Jon Bon Jovi, Tig Notaro)

Stephen welcomes singer Jon Bon Jovi and comedian Tig Notaro.

N/A Jun 05, 2024

Episode 102

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Hozier

Stephen welcomes actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus and a musical performance by Hozier.

N/A Jun 06, 2024

Episode 103

6/10/24 (Senator Cory Booker, Billie Eilish)

Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and a musical performance by Billie Eilish.

N/A Jun 10, 2024

Episode 104

6/11/24 (Jake Gyllenhaal, Chloe Fineman)

Steven welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal and comedian Chloe Fineman.

N/A Jun 11, 2024

Episode 105

6/12/24 (Seth Meyers, Omar Apollo)

Stephen welcomes TV host Seth Meyers and a musical performance by Omar Apollo.

N/A Jun 12, 2024

Episode 106

6/13/24 (Jude Law, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats)

Stephen welcomes actor Jude Law and a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.

N/A Jun 13, 2024

Episode 107

6/17/24 (Dr. Anthony Fauci, Callum Turner, Trombone Shorty)

Stephen welcomes Dr. Anthony Fauci and actor Callum Turner.

N/A Jun 17, 2024

Episode 108

6/18/24 (Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Lake Street Dive)

Stephen welcomes podcast hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett & Tommy Vietor, and a musical performance by Lake Street Dive.

N/A Jun 18, 2024

Episode 109

6/19/24 (Cynthia Erivo, Rep. Jamaal Bowman)

Stephen welcomes actress Cynthia Erivo and Rep. Jamaal Bowman.

N/A Jun 19, 2024

Episode 110

6/20/24 (Jeremy Allen White, Ava DuVernay)

Stephen welcomes actor Jeremy Allen White and director Ava DuVernay.

N/A Jun 20, 2024

Episode 111

7/8/24 (Michael Douglas, Abby Phillip, Antony Starr, Chace Crawford, Colby Minifie)

N/A Jul 08, 2024

Episode 112

Serena Williams, Andrew McCarthy

N/A Jul 09, 2024

Episode 113

7/10/24 (Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Martha Stewart)

N/A Jul 10, 2024

Episode 114

7/11/24 (John Dickerson, Jessica Pratt)

N/A Jul 11, 2024

Episode 115

Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Bikini Kill

N/A Jul 15, 2024

Episode 116

7/16/24 (Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Loudon Wainwright III)

N/A Jul 16, 2024

Episode 117

Vance Party!

N/A Jul 17, 2024

Episode 118

Sen. Bernie Sanders, OneRepublic

N/A Jul 18, 2024

Episode 119

7/22/24 (Keanu Reeves, Charles Wesley Godwin)

N/A Jul 22, 2024

Episode 120

7/23/24 (Matthew Macfadyen, Jon M. Chu)

N/A Jul 23, 2024

Episode 121

Melinda French Gates, Saoirse-Monica Jackson

N/A Jul 24, 2024

Episode 122

7/25/24 (Kevin Hart, Andrew Bird)

N/A Jul 25, 2024

Episode 123

8/12/24 (Kaitlan Collins, Walton Goggins)

Stephen welcomes journalist Kaitlan Collins and actor Walton Goggins.

N/A Aug 12, 2024

Episode 124

Bowen Yang, Nick Cave

Stephen welcomes actor Bowen Yang and musician Nick Cave.

N/A Aug 13, 2024

Episode 125

Alex Wagner, Ali Macofsky

Stephen welcomes TV host Alex Wagner and comic Ali Macofsky.

N/A Aug 14, 2024

Episode 126

8/15/24 (Sean Hayes, Billie Eilish, Hiroyuki Sanada, Koe Wetzel with Jessie Murph)

N/A Aug 15, 2024

Episode 127

Hillary Rodham Clinton, Julia Louis-Dreyfus

N/A Aug 19, 2024

Episode 128

8/20/24 (Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries)

N/A Aug 20, 2024

Episode 129

8/21/24 (Pete Buttigieg, Chance the Rapper)

N/A Aug 21, 2024

Episode 130

8/22/24 (Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Mavis Staples, Jeff Tweedy, Jennifer Hudson, Ian Happ, Nico Hoerner, Jameson Taillon)

N/A Aug 22, 2024