The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater.
tv Seasons & Episodes
George Clooney, Jeb Bush, Jon Batiste & Stay Human
Stephen welcomes George Clooney, Republican Presidential candidate Jeb Bush, plus a musical performance by Jon Batiste & Stay Human with special guests.
Sep 8, 2015
Scarlett Johansson, Elon Musk, Kendrick Lamar
Stephen welcomes actress Scarlett Johansson, Space X and Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk, plus an interview with and musical performance by Kendrick Lamar.
Sep 9, 2015
Vice President Joe Biden, Travis Kalanick, Toby Keith
Stephen welcomes Vice President Joe Biden, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick, plus a musical performance by Toby Keith.
Sep 10, 2015
Amy Schumer, Stephen King, Troubled Waters (Paul Simon)
Stephen welcomes comedian Amy Schumer, author Stephen King, plus an interview with and performance by Troubled Waters.
Sep 11, 2015
Emily Blunt, Justice Stephen Breyer, The Dead Weather
Stephen welcomes actress Emily Blunt, Justice Stephen Breyer, plus a performance by The Dead Weather.
Sep 14, 2015
Tim Cook, Jake Gyllenhaal, Run The Jewels with TV On The Radio
Stephen welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal, Apple CEO Tim Cook, plus a performance by Run the Jewels with TV on the Radio.
Sep 15, 2015
Kevin Spacey, Carol Burnett, Abbi Jacobson, Ilana Glazer, Willie Nelson
Stephen welcomes actor Kevin Spacey, TV legend Carol Burnett, plus a performance and interview with Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp.
Sep 16, 2015
Trevor Noah, U.N. Ban Ki-Moon, Chris Stapleton
Stephen welcomes Trevor Noah, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon, plus a musical performance by Chris Stapleton.
Sep 17, 2015
Lupita Nyong’o, Sen. Bernie Sanders, An American in Paris (Christopher Wheeldon, Robert Fairchild, Leanne Cope)
Stephen welcomes Lupita Nyong’o, Senator Bernie Sanders, plus an interview with and performance by “An American in Paris’” Christopher Wheeldon, Robert Fairchild, and Leanne Cope
Sep 18, 2015
Stephen Curry, Sen. Ted Cruz, Don Henley
Stephen welcomes NBA MVP Stephen Curry, Senator Ted Cruz, plus a musical performance by Don Henley.
Sep 21, 2015
Donald Trump, Dr. Ernest Moniz, Raury
Stephen welcomes Donald Trump, U.S. Secretary of Energy Dr. Ernest Moniz, plus a musical performance by Raury.
Sep 22, 2015
Hugh Jackman, Hugh Evans, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Pearl Jam
Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Jackman with founder of the Global Poverty Projects Hugh Evans, Senator Elizabeth Warren, plus an interview with and musical performance by Pearl Jam.
Sep 23, 2015
Andrew Sullivan, Maria Shriver, Jim Gaffigan, Archbishop Thomas Wenski, YMCA Jerusalem Youth Chorus, the Choir of St. Jean Baptiste
Stephen welcomes author Andrew Sullivan, journalist and activist Maria Shriver, comedian Jim Gaffigan, Archbishop Thomas Wenski, plus a musical performance by the YMCA Jerusalem Youth Chorus and the Choir of St. Jean Baptiste.
Sep 24, 2015
Malala Yousafzai, Kerry Washington, The Arcs
Stephen welcome Pakistani activist Malala Yousadzai, American actress Kerry Washington, plus Dan Auerbach's band The Arcs.
Sep 25, 2015
First Lady Michelle Obama, John Legend
Stephen welcomes First Lady Michelle Obama and singer John Legend.
Sep 28, 2015
Ellen Page, Jesse Eisenberg, Dominic Wilcox
Stephen welcomes actress Ellen Page, actor Jesse Eisenberg, plus inventor and designer Dominic Wilcox.
Sep 29, 2015
John Oliver, Evan Spiegel, Bill Withers, Ed Sheeran
Stephen welcomes John Oliver, founder of Snapchat Evan Spiegel, plus an interview with singer-songwriter Bill Withers and a performance by Ed Sheeran.
Sep 30, 2015
John Kerry, Claire Danes, PewDiePie
Stephen welcomes Secretary of State John Kerry, actress Claire Danes, and YouTube comedian PewDiePie.
Oct 1, 2015
Morgan Freeman, Ruth Wilson, Sean Murray
Stephen welcomes actor Morgan Freeman, executive producer of the CBS series “Madam Secretary,” actress Ruth Wilson, plus an interview with and demonstration by Hello Games founder Sean Murray.
Oct 2, 2015
Senator John McCain, Yo-Yo Ma, Misty Copeland
Stephen welcomes Senator John McCain, special guest Yo-Yo Ma, plus an interview with and performance by ballerina Misty Copeland.
Oct 5, 2015
Bill Clinton, Billy Eichner, Florence & the Machine
Stephen welcomes Former President Bill Clinton, comic Billy Eichner, plus a musical performance by Florence and the Machine.
Oct 6, 2015
Gina Rodriguez, Ben Bernanke, Tame Impala
Stephen welcomes actress Gina Rodriguez, economist Ben Bernanke, plus musical guest Tame Impala.
Oct 7, 2015
Cate Blanchett, Brian Chesky, Dartmouth Football Dummy
Stephen welcomes actress Cate Blanchett, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky, and Dartmouth's Robotic MVP.
Oct 8, 2015
James Corden, Shane Smith, Halsey
Stephen welcomes TV host James Corden, Vice Media CEO Shane Smith, plus a musical performance by Halsey.
Oct 9, 2015
Carey Mulligan, Elvis Costello, Darlene Love
Stephen welcomes actress Carey Mulligan, musician Elvis Costello, plus a musical performance by Darlene Love.
Oct 12, 2015
Sarah Silverman, Elijah Wood, Symphony of the Goddesses
Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Silverman, actor Elijah Wood, plus a musical performance by Legends of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses.
Oct 13, 2015
Jack Black, Nick Woodman, Michelle Dorrance
Stephen welcomes actor Jack Black, CEO of GoPro Nick Woodman, plus a dance performance by Michelle Dorrance.
Oct 14, 2015
Oprah Winfrey, Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor, Judith Hill
Stephen welcomes media proprietor Oprah Winfrey, podcast creators Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor, plus a musical performance by Judith Hill.
Oct 15, 2015
Jimmy Kimmel, the cast and director of “Crimson Peak”, Beach House
Stephen welcomes TV host Jimmy Kimmel, “Crimson Peak” cast members Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston, and Mia Wasikowska, with director Guillermo Del Toro, a performance by Beach House, plus Vance Joy performs with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
Oct 16, 2015
Sienna Miller, Melissa Benoist, Chance the Rapper
Stephen welcomes actress Sienna Miller, “Supergirl” Melissa Benoist, plus a performance by Chance the Rapper.
Oct 26, 2015
Hillary Clinton, Anthony Bourdain, Carrie Brownstein, Lianne La Havas
Stephen welcomes presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton, chef Anthony Bourdain, author Carrie Brownstein, plus Lianne La Havas performs with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
Oct 27, 2015
Julianna Margulies, Jonathan Franzen, Alabama Shakes
Stephen welcomes actress Julianna Margulies, author Jonathan Franzen, plus a musical performance by Alabama Shakes.
Oct 28, 2015
Seth MacFarlane, Neil DeGrasse Tyson
Stephen welcomes musical guest Seth MacFarlane and astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson.
Oct 29, 2015
Charlie Rose, Stacy Schiff, Ghost
Stephen welcomes “CBS This Morning” co-host Charlie Rose, author Stacy Schiff, a musical performance by Ghost, plus the Zombies sit in with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
Oct 30, 2015
Allison Janney, Colin Quinn, Margaret Cho
Stephen welcomes actress Allison Janney from the CBS comedy “Mom,” comedian Colin Quinn, plus an interview with and performance by comic Margaret Cho.
Nov 2, 2015
Antonio Banderas, Reed Hastings, John Irving
Stephen welcomes actor Antonio Banderas, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings, and author John Irving.
Nov 3, 2015
Daniel Craig, Elizabeth Gilbert, Dr. Eugenia Cheng
Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Craig, author Elizabeth Gilbert, plus an interview with and demonstration by Dr. Eugenia Cheng.
Nov 4, 2015
Bryan Cranston, Shamir
Stephen welcomes actor Bryan Cranston, plus a musical performance by Shamir.
Nov 5, 2015
Whoopi Goldberg, John Kasich, Glen Hansard
Stephen welcomes TV host Whoopi Goldberg, GOP candidate John Kasich, plus a musical performance by Glen Hansard.
Nov 6, 2015
Ethan Hawke, Claire McCaskill, Amy Klobuchar, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke, Senator Claire McCaskill & Senator Amy Klobuchar, plus a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.
Nov 9, 2015
Aziz Ansari, Shonda Rhimes, Bruce Campbell, Lucy Lawless
Stephen welcomes comic Aziz Ansari, TV producer Shonda Rhimes, and actors Bruce Campbell & Lucy Lawless.
Nov 10, 2015
Viola Davis, Brian Greene, George Ezra
Stephen welcomes actress Viola Davis, physicist Brian Greene, plus a musical performance by George Ezra.
Nov 11, 2015
Jennifer Connelly, Judd Apatow, The Internet
Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Connelly, director Judd Apatow, plus a musical performance by The Internet.
Nov 12, 2015
Mark Ruffalo, John Cleese, Michael Flatley
Stephen welcomes actor Mark Ruffalo, actor John Cleese, plus an interview with and performance by Michael Flatley.
Nov 13, 2015
Bill Maher, Florent Groberg, Shepard Fairey, Acro-Cats
Stephen welcomes Bill Maher, Medal of Honor Recipient Army Captain Florent Groberg, author Shepard Fairey, plus a special performance by The Acro-Cats.
Nov 16, 2015
Julianne Moore, Burt Reynolds, Public Image Ltd
Stephen welcomes actress Julianne Moore, actor Burt Reynolds, a musical performance by Public Image Ltd, plus CeeLo Green sits in with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
Nov 17, 2015
Sharon Stone, Justin Theroux, James Taylor
Stephen welcomes actress Sharon Stone, actor Justin Theroux, plus a musical performance by James Taylor.
Nov 18, 2015
Jane Fonda, Andrew Lloyd Webber
Stephen welcomes actress Jane Fonda, an interview with and performance by Andrew Lloyd Webber, plus young guitarist Brandon Niederauer sits in with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
Nov 19, 2015
Michael Caine, Larry Wilmore, Boots
Stephen welcomes actor Michael Caine, comic Larry Wilmore, a musical performance by Boots, plus Vulfpeck sits in with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
Nov 20, 2015
Sylvester Stallone, Ted Koppel, My Morning Jacket
Stephen welcomes actor Sylvester Stallone, author Ted Koppel, plus a musical performance by My Morning Jacket.
Nov 23, 2015
Spike Lee, Andy Cohen, Carly Simon
Stephen welcomes director Spike Lee, Bravo's Andy Cohen, plus a musical performance by Carly Simon.
Nov 24, 2015
Gloria Estefan, Eric Greitens, Jake Wood, Daniel Boulud
Stephen welcomes musician Gloria Estefan, Navy SEAL Eric Greitens with former Marine Sgt. Jake Wood, and chef Daniel Boulud.
Nov 25, 2015
Steve Carell, Jennifer Hudson
Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell, plus an interview with and performance by Jennifer Hudson from the Broadway production of “The Color Purple.”
Dec 7, 2015
Marion Cotillard, George Saunders, Joanna Newsom
Stephen welcomes actress Marion Cotillard, author George Saunders, plus a musical performance by Joanna Newsom.
Dec 8, 2015
Michelle Dockery, Hugh Bonneville, Allen Leech, Adam McKay, Kurt Vile
Stephen welcomes “Downton Abbey” cast members Michelle Dockery, Hugh Bonneville, and Allen Leech, director Adam McKay, plus a musical performance by Kurt Vile.
Dec 9, 2015
Bruce Willis, Michael Lewis, Lizzo
Stephen welcomes actor Bruce Willis, author Michael Lewis, plus a musical performance by Lizzo.
Dec 10, 2015
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ike Barinholtz, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
Stephen welcomes playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda, actor Ike Barinholtz, plus a musical performance by Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings.
Dec 11, 2015
Jennifer Lawrence, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Sleater-Kinney
Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Lawrence, historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, plus a musical performance by Sleater-Kinney.
Dec 14, 2015
Quentin Tarantino, Jonathan Groff, Squeeze
Stephen welcomes director Quentin Tarantino, actor Jonathan Groff, plus a musical performance by Squeeze.
Dec 15, 2015
Robert De Niro, Daniel Gilbert, Henry Rollins
Stephen welcomes actor Robert De Niro, author Daniel Gilbert, plus an interview with and comical music performance by Henry Rollins.
Dec 16, 2015
Michael Moore, Samantha Power, Michael C. Hall, Lazarus
Stephen welcomes director Michael Moore, US Ambassador to the UN Samantha Power, actor Michael C. Hall, plus a musical performance from the cast of the musical “Lazarus.”
Dec 17, 2015
Mandy Patinkin, Kayvon Beykpour, Leon Bridges
Stephen welcomes actor Mandy Patinkin, Periscope CEO Kayvon Beykpour, plus a musical performance by Leon Bridges.
Dec 18, 2015
Samuel L. Jackson, Olivia Hallisey
Stephen welcomes actor Samuel L. Jackson, and Google Science Fair Winner Olivia Hallisey.
Jan 4, 2016
John Krasinski, Killer Mike, George Church, Foals
Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski, Hip Hop artist Killer Mike, geneticist George Church, and a musical performance by Foals.
Jan 5, 2016
Jerry Seinfeld, Senator Rand Paul, Andra Day
Stephen welcomes a stand-up performance by and interview with Jerry Seinfeld, Senator Rand Paul, plus a musical performance by Andra Day.
Jan 6, 2016
Damian Lewis, America Ferrera, FloydLittle's Double Dutch team
Stephen welcomes actor Damian Lewis, actress America Ferrera, plus a performance by FloydLittle's Double Dutch team.
Jan 7, 2016
Matthew Broderick, Sarah Parcak, Kacey Musgraves
Stephen welcomes actor Matthew Broderick, space archaeologist Sarah Parcak, plus a musical performance by Kacey Musgraves.
Jan 8, 2016
Jane Lynch, Sec. Julian Castro, EL VY
Stephen welcomes actress Jane Lynch, from the the CBS comedy series "Angel From Hell"; Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro, and a musical performance by EL VY.
Jan 11, 2016
Saoirse Ronan, Jeremy Stoppelman, Laura Ricciardi & Moira Demos, James Bay
Stephen welcomes actress Saoirse Ronan, CEO of Yelp Jeremy Stoppelman, "Making a Murderer" Filmmakers Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos, and a musical performance by James Bay.
Jan 12, 2016
Paul Giamatti, Guerrilla Girls, J.B. Mauney
Stephen welcomes actor Paul Giamatti, artists Guerrilla Girls, and professional bull rider J.B. Mauney.
Jan 13, 2016
Olivia Munn, T.J. Miller, Father John Misty
Stephen welcomes actress Olivia Munn, T.J Miller, and a musical performance by Father John Misty.
Jan 14, 2016
Scott Kelly, Abby Wambach, Maria Bamford
Stephen welcomes astronaut Scott Kelly, U.S. Women's Soccer star Abby Wambach, and comedian Maria Bamford.
Jan 15, 2016
Patricia Heaton, Quincy Jones, Deray McKesson, Grace
Stephen welcomes Patricia Heaton, Quincy Jones, Civil Rights Activist DeRay McKesson, and a musical performance by Grace.
Jan 18, 2016
Charlie Day, Colin Hanks, Margo Price
Stephen welcomes Charlie Day, Colin Hanks from the CBS comedy series "Life in Pieces," and a musical performance by Margo Price.
Jan 19, 2016
James Spader, Brandon Marshall, Sarah Koenig, Rev Run
Stephen welcomes actor James Spader, New York Jets Wide Receiver Brandon Marshall, host and Executive Producer of "Serial" Podcast Sarah Koenig, and Rev Run.
Jan 20, 2016
Christian Slater, Josh Radnor, Iggy Pop
Stephen welcomes actors Christian Slater and Josh Radnor and musician Iggy Pop.
Jan 21, 2016
Steven Tyler, Gaby Hoffmann, Låpsley
Jan 22, 2016
Donald Rumsfeld, Russell Westbrook, Jackson Browne
Stephen welcomes Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, Oklahoma City Thunder Point Guard Russell Westbrook, and a musical performance by Jackson Browne.
Jan 25, 2016
Laurence Fishburne, Michael Novacek, Lake Street Dive
Stephen welcomes Laurence Fishburne, Michael Novacek, and a musical performance by Lake Street Dive.
Jan 26, 2016
Chris Pine, Danielle Brooks, Jonah Reider, Baauer
Stephen welcomes Chris Pine, actress Danielle Brooks, Columbia University student Jonah Reider, and a musical performance by Baauer.
Jan 27, 2016
Josh Brolin, John Dickerson, Erin Brockovich, Aubrie Sellers
Stephen welcomes Josh Brolin, John Dickers, host of CBS News's "Face the Nation"; Environmental Activist Erin Brockovich, and a musical performance by Aubrie Sellers.
Jan 28, 2016
John Travolta, Courtney B. Vance, Amy Cuddy, John Moreland
Stephen welcomes John Travolta and Courtney B. Vance, author Amy Cuddy, and a musical performance John Moreland.
Feb 1, 2016
David Schwimmer, Joel Osteen, M. Ward
Stephen welcomes David Schwimmer, Pastor Joel Osteen, and a musical performance by M. Ward.
Feb 2, 2016
Dr. Phil McGraw, Mark & Jay Duplass, Michael Eric Dyson, Anderson Paak and the Free Nationals
Stephen welcomes Dr. Phil, creators of "Togetherness" Mark and Jay Duplass, author Michael Eric Dyson, and a musical performance by Anderson .Paak and the Free Nationals.
Feb 3, 2016
Michael Strahan, Samantha Bee, Wilco
Stephen welcomes Michael Strahan, Samantha Bee, and a musical performance by Wilco.
Feb 4, 2016
Bobby Cannavale, Donny Deutsch, Charles Kelley
Stephen welcomes Bobby Cannavale; Advertising executive Donny Deutsch, and a musical performance by Charles Kelley.
Feb 5, 2016
Tina Fey and Margot Robbie, Will Ferrell, Megyn Kelly, Key & Peele
Stephen welcomes Tina Fey and Margot Robbie, Will Ferrell, Megyn Kelly, and Key & Peele.
Feb 7, 2016
Bill O'Reilly, Eddie George, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Stephen welcomes Bill O'Reilly, former NFL star Eddie George, and a musical performance by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis.
Feb 8, 2016
Olivia Wilde, Christiane Amanpour, Jon Batiste & Stay Human
Stephen welcomes Olivia Wilde, Christiane Amanpour, and a musical performance by Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
Feb 9, 2016
Ben Stiller, Bernie Sanders, Tao: Seventeen Samurai
Stephen welcomes Ben Stiller, Senator Bernie Sanders, and a performance by Tao: Seventeen Samurai.
Feb 10, 2016
Kelsey Grammer, Fred Armisen, Sarah McDaniel, Ty Segall and the Muggers
Stephen welcomes Kelsey Grammer, Fred Armisen, “Playboy” cover girl Sarah McDaniel, and a musical performance by Ty Segall and the Muggers.
Feb 11, 2016
Craig Ferguson, Senator Cory Booker, Scott Waites
Stephen welcomes Craig Ferguson, Senator Cory Booker, and World Darts Champion Scott Waites.
Feb 15, 2016
Eva Longoria, Abbi Jacobson & Ilana Glazer, Lucinda Williams
Stephen welcomes Eva Longoria, Abbi Jacobson & ilana Glazer, and a musical performance by Lucinda Williams.
Feb 16, 2016
Kate Hudson, Governor John Kasich, Courtney Barnett
Stephen welcomes Kate Hudson, Governor John Kasich, and a musical performance by Courtney Barnett.
Feb 17, 2016
Tea Leoni, Amanda Peet, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog
Stephen welcomes actress Tea Leoni from the CBS drama series "Madam Secretary", Amanda Peet, and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog.
Feb 18, 2016
Chelsea Handler, Zosia Mamet, The Lumineers
Stephen welcomes Chelsea Handler, Zosia Mamet, and a musical performance by The Lumineers.
Feb 19, 2016
Casey Affleck, Richard Dreyfuss, Mavis Staples
Stephen welcomes Casey Affleck, Richard Dreyfuss, and an interview with and musical performance by Mavis Staples.
Feb 22, 2016
Debra Messing, Zachary Quinto, Violent Femmes
Stephen welcomes Debra Messing, Zachary Quinto, and a musical performance by Violent Femmes.
Feb 23, 2016
Adrien Brody, Danai Gurira, Brian Greene
Stephen welcomes Adrien Brody, actress Danai Gurira from "The Walking Dead," and Physicist Brian Greene.
Feb 24, 2016
Tim Daly, Graham Nash, Jason Isbell
Stephen welcomes Tim Daly from the CBS drama series “Madam Secretary," Singer-songwriter Graham Nash, and a musical performance by Jason Isbell .
Feb 25, 2016
Spike Jonze, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Jack Garratt
Stephen welcomes Director Spike Jonze, Jeffrey Dean Morgan from the CBS drama series “The Good Wife” and a musical performance by Jack Garratt.
Feb 29, 2016
Chrissy Teigen, Mike Birbiglia, Adam Savage
Stephen welcomes Chrissy Teigen, comedian Mike Birbiglia, and Adam Savage of “MythBusters."
Mar 1, 2016
Octavia Spencer, John Stamos, Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, Lucius
Stephen welcomes Octavia Spencer, the cast of “Fuller House”: John Stamos, Bob Saget and Dave Coulier, and a musical performance by Lucius.
Mar 2, 2016
Christopher Meloni, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Edward Byers, Ray LaMontagne
Stephen welcomes Christopher Meloni, actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead;, Medal of Honor Recipient Edward Byers, and a musical performance by Ray LaMontagne.
Mar 3, 2016
Will Arnett, Charles Barkley, Max Greenfield
Stephen welcomes Will Arnett, Charles Barkley, and actor Max Greenfield.
Mar 7, 2016
Helen Mirren, J.J. Abrams, DMA’S
Stephen welcomes Helen Mirren, J.J. Abrams, and a musical performance by DMA'S.
Mar 8, 2016
Sally Field, Jerrod Carmichael, Esperanza Spalding
Stephen welcomes Sally Field, Jerrod Carmichael, and a musical performance by Esperanza Spalding.
Mar 9, 2016
Anna Kendrick, Loretta Lynch, Brian Fallon
Stephen welcomes Anna Kendrick, U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch, and a musical performance by Brian Fallon.
Mar 10, 2016
Jeff Daniels, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Audra McDonald
Stephen welcomes Jeff Daniels, actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead, and Audra McDonald.
Mar 11, 2016
John Oliver, Jordan Spieth, New Order
Stephen welcomes John Oliver, World #1 Golfer Jordan Spieth, and a musical performance by New Order.
Mar 14, 2016
Steve Martin & Edie Brickell, Shirley MacLaine, Gustavo Dudamel
Stephen welcomes Steve Martin & Edie Brickell, Shirley MacLaine, and an interview with Los Angeles Philharmonic conductor Gustavo Dudamel and performance with orchestra.
Mar 15, 2016
Theo James, Jussie Smollett, Laurie Anderson
Stephen welcomes Theo James, Jussie Smollett, and a musical performance by Laurie Anderson.
Mar 16, 2016
William H. Macy, Melissa Rauch, Isaac Mizrahi
Stephen welcomes William H. Macy, Melissa Rauch, and Isaac Mizrahi.
Mar 17, 2016
Tom Hiddleston, Laura Benant, Frightened Rabbit
Stephen welcomes Tom Hiddleston, Laura Benanti from the CBS drama series "Supergirl" and a musical performance by Frightened Rabbit.
Mar 28, 2016
Adam Driver, Rachel Bloom, Savages
Stephen welcomes Adam Driver, Rachel Bloom, and a musical performance by Savages.
Mar 29, 2016
Eric Stonestreet, Jason Jones, Elizabeth Warren
Stephen welcomes Eric Stonestreet, Jason Jones, and Senator Elizabeth Warren.
Mar 30, 2016
Sarah Paulson, Tatiana Maslany, Wynton Marsalis, Lil Buck, Jared Grimes
Stephen welcomes Sarah Paulson, Tatiana Maslany, and interview with and musical performance by Wynton Marsalis, Lil Buck, and Jared Grimes.
Mar 31, 2016
Steve Buscemi, Benjamin Walker, Broadway Cast of 'American Psycho'
Stephen welcomes Steve Buscemi, actor Benjamin Walker, and a performance by the cast of Broadway's "American Psycho."
Apr 1, 2016
Matthew Perry, Nick Offerman, Explosions In The Sky, Parliament-Funkadelic
Stephen welcomes Matthew Perry from the CBS comedy series "The Odd Couple," Nick Offerman, a musical performance by Explosions In The Sky, and Parliament-Funkadelic sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
Apr 4, 2016
Melissa McCarthy, Ben Falcone, Arianna Huffington, BABYMETAL
Stephen welcomes Melissa McCarthy & Ben Falcone, Arianna Huffington, and a musical performance by BABYMETAL.
Apr 5, 2016
Anna Kendrick, Sam Rockwell, David Duchovny, Autolux
Stephen welcomes Anna Kendrick & Sam Rockwell, David Duchovny, and a musical performance by Autolux.
Apr 6, 2016
Mindy Kaling, Tituss Burgess, Ken Burns
Stephen welcomes Mindy Kaling, Tituss Burgess, and filmmaker Ken Burns.
Apr 7, 2016
Hillary Clinton, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Katharine McPhee, Sturgill Simpson, Wayne Shorter
Stephen welcomes Hillary Clinton, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Katharine McPhee from the CBS drama series "Scorpion," a musical performance by Sturgill Simpson, and Wayne Shorter sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
Apr 18, 2016
Rep. Paul Ryan, Kevin Spacey, Thomas Middleditch, The Flaming Lips, Arturo Sandoval
Stephen welcomes Kevin Spacey, actor Thomas Middleditch, a musical performance by The Flaming Lips, and Arturo Sandoval sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
Apr 19, 2016
Dennis Quaid, Matt Walsh, Charles Bradley, Tootie & Jimmy Heath
Stephen welcomes Dennis Quaid, actor Matt Walsh, a musical performance by Charles Bradley, and Tootie & Jimmy Heath sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
Apr 20, 2016
Tom Hanks, Leslie Odom Jr., The Strumbellas, Roy Haynes
Stephen welcomes Tom Hanks, Leslie Odom Jr., a musical performance by The Strumbellas, and Roy Haynes sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
Apr 21, 2016
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Sam Morril
Stephen welcomes Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and comedian Sam Morril.
Apr 22, 2016
Michelle Williams, Eddie Huang, Bob Mould
Stephen welcomes Michelle Williams, Viceland's Eddie Huang, and a musical performance by Bob Mould.
Apr 25, 2016
J.K. Simmons, Jane Krakowski, Chris Wallace
Stephen welcomes J.K. Simmons, Jane Krakowski, and Chris Wallace.
Apr 26, 2016
Susan Sarandon, David Tennant, Catfish and The Bottlemen
Stephen welcomes Susan Sarandon, actor David Tennant, and a musical performance by Catfish and The Bottlemen.
Apr 27, 2016
Julianna Margulies, Christine Baranski, Matt Czuchry, Hank Azaria, Phil Knight
Stephen welcomes the cast of the CBS drama series "The Good Wife": Julianna Margulies, Christine Baranski, and Matt Czuchry, also Hank Azaria, and Nike Co-Founder and Chairman Phil Knight.
Apr 28, 2016
Anderson Cooper, Mark Feuerstein, Gwen Stefani
Stephen welcomes Anderson Cooper, Mark Feuerstein and a musical performance by Gwen Stefani.
Apr 29, 2016
Bill O'Reilly, Morris Chestnut, Deerhunter
Stephen welcomes Bill O'Reilly, Morris Chestnut, and a musical performance by Deerhunter.
May 2, 2016
Dakota Johnson, Sebastian Stan, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
Stephen welcomes Dakota Johnson, Sebastian Stan, and a musical performance by Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real.
May 3, 2016
Anthony Mackie, Rob Reiner, Maxwell
Stephen welcomes Anthony Mackie, Rob Reiner, and a musical performance by Maxwell.
May 4, 2016
Judge Judy, Zac Posen, W. Kamau Bell
Stephen welcomes Judge Judy, Zac Posen and W. Kamau Bell.
May 5, 2016
Lily Tomlin, Kumail Nanjiani, Ryan Hamilton
Stephen welcomes Lily Tomlin, actor Kumail Nanjiani, and a performance by stand-up comedian Ryan Hamilton.
May 6, 2016
Kaley Cuoco, Dan Savage, The National
Stephen welcomes Kaley Cuoco from the CBS comedy series "The Big Bang Theory," author and podcast host Dan Savage, and a musical performance by The National.
May 9, 2016
Chloe Grace Moretz, Katie Couric, Charlamagne Tha God
May 10, 2016
Kate Beckinsale, B.J. Novak, Desiigner
May 11, 2016
Ryan Gosling, Russell Crowe, Jessie Mueller, Animal Collective
May 12, 2016
Matt Bomer, Zach Woods, Nick Griffin
May 13, 2016
Jason Sudeikis; Michael Weatherly from the CBS drama series "NCIS"; Megyn Kelly
May 16, 2016
Anthony Anderson; Eugene Levy & Catherine O'Hara; musical performance by Coldplay
May 16, 2016
Josh Gad; Gillian Jacobs; musical performance by Band of Horses
May 18, 2016
Rose Byrne; Bobby Flay; interview with and performance by Weird Al Yankovic
May 19, 2016
Seth Rogen; Krysten Ritter; musical performance by Wolf Parade
May 20, 2016
Emilia Clarke; Shiri Appleby; musical performance by Cynthia Erivo
May 23, 2016
Sean Hayes; Brooklyn Decker; Lewis Black
May 24, 2016
James McAvoy; Nick Swardson; Physicist Brian Greene
May 25, 2016
Lizzy Caplan; Neil Young; Mike Epps
May 26, 2016
Rashida Jones; musical performance by The Struts
May 27, 2016
James Corden, host of CBS's "The Late Late Show"; Scott Speedman; musical performance by Death Cab for Cutie
Jun 6, 2016
Jude Law; Norman Reedus; musical performance by Hundred Waters with Skrillex featuring Chance the Rapper
Jun 7, 2016
Laura Linney; John Leguizamo; musical performance by Gary Clark Jr.; Paula Robison sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
Jun 8, 2016
Patrick Wilson; Gayle King; Gary Johnson & William Weld
Jun 9, 2016
David Duchovny; Aaron Tveit from the CBS drama series "BrainDead"; Juggler Alexander Koblikov
Jun 10, 2016
Bill O'Reilly; Anna Chlumsky; Aesop Rock
Jun 13, 2016
Daniel Radcliffe; George Lopez; musical performance by HINDS
Jun 14, 2016
Liam Hemsworth; Ana Gasteyer; stand-up comedy performance by Paul Mecurio
Jun 15, 2016
Demi Lovato & Nick Jonas; Amy Ryan; musical performance by Nick Jonas
Jun 16, 2016
Aaron Paul; Michael Ian Black; Silversun Pickups
Jun 17, 2016
Alexander Skarsgård, Natasha Leggero, Ziggy Marley
Jun 20, 2016
Aubrey Plaza; Hugh Dancy; Andrew Zimmern
Jun 21, 2016
Uzo Aduba; Neil DeGrasse Tyson; Adia Victoria
Jun 22, 2016
Bernie Sanders, Paul Dano, Rascal Flatts
Jun 23, 2016
Kevin Hart, Taylor Schilling, RuPaul Charles
Jun 24, 2016
Kevin Love; Jenny Slate; Dierks Bentley
Jun 27, 2016
Tom Brokaw; Sarah & Erin Foster; Bibi Bourelly
Jun 28, 2016
Samuel L. Jackson; Julie Klausner; ScHoolboy Q
Jun 29, 2016
Ellie Kemper; Patrick Fugit; We Are Scientists
Jun 30, 2016
Zachary Quinto; Natasha Lyonne; 2 Chainz
Jul 1, 2016
Bryan Cranston, Busy Philipps, Blink-182
Jul 4, 2016
Nicholas Hoult; John Turturro; Bret Baier; Young Greatness
Jul 5, 2016
Benjamin Bratt; Rob Corddry; The Shelters
Jul 13, 2016
Bill Maher; Michael K. Williams; Parquet Courts
Jul 14, 2016
Charlie Rose, Gayle King & Norah O'Donnell, DeRay Mckesson, Bonnie McFarlane
Jul 15, 2016
RNC, Zoe Saldana, Jennifer Saunders, Ron Suskind
Jul 18, 2016
RNC, Keegan-Michael Key, Kathryn Hahn, Jenny Lewis & NAF
Jul 19, 2016
RNC, Tony Goldwyn, Mark Cuban, Lewis Black, Cory Kahaney, Wyclef Jean
Jul 20, 2016
RNC, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Billy Eichner, Cory Kahaney
Jul 21, 2016
Jennifer Saunders
Jul 22, 2016
DNC, Allison Janney, Anthony Weiner, Ryan Adams
Jul 25, 2016
DNC, Jeff Daniels, Bassem Youssef, Aurora
Jul 26, 2016
DNC, John Oliver, Jai Courtney, Charlamagne Tha God, DMC
Jul 27, 2016
DNC, Abbi Jacobson, Ilana Glazer, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Eric Andre
Jul 28, 2016
DNC Highlights
Jul 29, 2016
Viola Davis; Simon Helberg; Declan McKenna
Aug 1, 2016
Will Smith; Logan Lerman; Tony Bennett
Aug 2, 2016
John Cena; Scott Eastwood; Aaron Neville
Aug 3, 2016
Jamie Dornan, Javier Muñoz, Malcolm Gladwell, The O'Jays
Aug 4, 2016
Diane Kruger; Mark Normand; Ibtihaj Muhammad
Aug 5, 2016
Amy Schumer; Omari Hardwick; Michaela Watkins
Aug 22, 2016
Rami Malek, Tika Sumpter, Parker Sawyers, Diana Gordon
Aug 23, 2016
Anderson Cooper, Edgar Ramirez, Kip Moore
Aug 24, 2016
Senator Tim Kaine, Tony Hale, Car Seat Headrest
Aug 25, 2016
Rachel Weisz; Kevin Smith; Spike Feresten
Aug 26, 2016
Riz Ahmed; Pedro Pascal; Angel Olsen
Aug 29, 2016
John Krasinski; Adam Brody; St. Paul and The Broken Bones
Aug 30, 2016
Christian Slater, Congressman John Lewis, Chris Geere
Aug 31, 2016
Larry Wilmore; Chris Noth; Sampha
Sep 1, 2016
Actress Anna Gunn; journalist John Dickerson; inventor Simone Giertz.
Actress Anna Gunn; journalist John Dickerson; inventor Simone Giertz.
Sep 2, 2016
people Cast
Stephen Colbert
Self - Host
apartment Production Companies
CBS Studios