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PremieredThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 3 released on September 5, 2017.
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Maggie Gyllenhaal, Graham Norton, Lukas Nelson & Promise Of The Real
Stephen welcomes actress Maggie Gyllenhaal, comedian Graham Norton, with musical guests Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real.
Liev Schreiber, Joe Buck, Sonequa Martin-Green, Sheila E.
Stephen welcomes actor Liev Schreiber, sportscaster Joe Buck, actress Sonequa Martin-Green, and Sheila E. sits in with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
Bernie Sanders, Caitriona Balfe, The National
Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders, actress Caitriona Balfe, with musical guest The National.
Jessica Biel
Stephen welcomes actress Jessica Biel.
Second Anniversary Special
The Late Show's second anniversary special.
Hillary Clinton, Emma Stone
Stephen welcomes former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and actress Emma Stone.
Jeff Bridges, Jeff Flake, Miguel
Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Bridges, Senator Jeff Flake, with musical guest Miguel.
Jim Parsons, Pamela Adlon, The Killers
Stephen welcomes actor Jim Parsons, actress Pamela Adlon, with musical guest The Killers.
Bobby Moynihan, Tatiana Maslany
Stephen welcomes actor Bobby Moynihan and actress Tatiana Maslany.
Sterling K. Brown, Chance the Rapper
Stephen welcomes actor Sterling K. Brown with musical guest Chance the Rapper.
Sofia Vergara, David Boreanaz, Ken Burns
Stephen welcomes actress Sofia Vergara, actor David Boreanaz, and documentarian Ken Burns.
Nick Kroll, Michael Bloomberg, Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim
Stephen welcomes actor Nick Kroll, businessman Michael Bloomberg, and comics Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim.
Steve Martin, Mark Feuerstein, Steep Canyon Rangers
Stephen welcomes actor Steve Martin, actor Mark Feuerstein, with musical guest Steve Martin & the Steep Canyon Rangers.
Jerry Seinfeld
Stephen welcomes comic Jerry Seinfeld.
Pierce Brosnan, Jason Alexander, Ta-Nehisi Coates
Stephen welcomes actor Pierce Brosnan, actor Jason Alexander, and author Ta-Nehisi Coates.
Michael Weatherly, Natasha Leggero, Paul Weller
Stephen welcomes actor Michael Weatherly, actress Natasha Leggero, with musical guest Paul Weller.
Kerry Washington, Russell Brand, St. Vincent
Stephen welcomes actress Kerry Washington, author Russell Brand, with musical guest St. Vincent.
Morgan Freeman, Grace Gummer, Nathan Macintosh
Stephen welcomes actor Morgan Freeman, actress Grace Gummer, and comic Nathan Macintosh.
Kathy Bates
Stephen welcomes actress Kathy Bates.
Jackie Chan, Tig Notaro, Bob Schieffer, Trombone Shorty
Stephen welcomes actor Jackie Chan, comic Tig Notaro, and Bob Schieffer. Plus, Trombone Shorty sits in with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
Tracee Ellis Ross, Luke Evans, Jade Bird
Stephen welcomes actress Tracee Ellis Ross, actor Luke Evans, with musical guest Jade Bird.
Andrew Garfield, Tracy Ullman, Wolf Parade
Stephen welcomes actor Andrew Garfield, actress Tracy Ullman, with musical guest Wolf Parade.
Bill Murray, Claire Foy, Jan Vogler
Stephen welcomes actor Bill Murray, actress Claire Foy, with musical guests Bill Murray with Jan Vogler and Friends.
Conan O'Brien, Tig Notaro
Stephen welcomes talk show host Conan O'Brien and comic Tig Notaro.
Anna Faris, Amy Sedaris, Tyminski
Stephen welcomes actress Anna Faris, actress Amy Sedaris, with musical guest Tyminski.
Jake Tapper, Shemar Moore, Khalid
Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper, actor Shemar Moore, with musical guest Khalid.
Hugh Laurie, Gretchen Carlson, Adam Savage, Michael Stevens
Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Laurie, TV personality Gretchen Carlson, TV personality Adam Savage, and YouTube personality Michael Stevens.
Julianne Moore, Jermaine Fowler, Fleet Foxes
Stephen welcomes actress Julianne Moore, actor Jermaine Fowler, with musical guest Fleet Foxes.
Dr. Phil McGraw, Capt. Scott Kelly
Stephen welcomes Dr. Phil McGraw and retired astronaut Scott Kelly.
Billy Eichner, Anna Camp, Weezer
Stephen welcomes actor Billy Eichner, actress Anna Camp, with musical guest Weezer.
Mark Ruffalo, Chris Matthews, Gilbert Gottfried, Thundercat
Stephen welcomes actor Mark Ruffalo, political commentator Chris Matthews, comic Gilbert Gottfried, and Thundercat sits in with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
Nicole Kidman, Jonathan Groff
Stephen welcomes actress Nicole Kidman and actor Jonathan Groff.
Whoopi Goldberg, Kathryn Hahn, Courtney Barnett, Kurt Vile
Stephen welcomes actress Whoopi Goldberg, actress Kathryn Hahn, with musical guests Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile.
Ronan Farrow, Walter Isaacson, Kelsea Ballerini
Stephen welcomes journalist Ronan Farrow, author Walter Isaacson, with musical guest Kelsea Ballerini.
Josh Gad, Lawrence O'Donnell, Derek DelGaudio
Stephen welcomes actor Josh Gad, TV host Lawrence O'Donnell, and magician Derek DelGaudio.
Jason Segel, Jeff Fager, Lesley Stahl, Mavis Staples
Stephen welcomes actor Jason Segel, producer Jeff Fager, journalist Lesley Stahl, with musical guest Mavis Staples.
Norman Reedus, Sean Astin, Pat McGann
Stephen welcomes actor Norman Reedus, actor Sean Astin, with musical guest Pat McGann.
William H. Macy, Jay Pharoah, Rationale
Stephen welcomes actor William H. Macy, comic Jay Pharoah, with musical guest Rationale.
John Mulaney, Jason Segel
Stephen welcomes comic John Mulaney and actor Jason Segel.
Joe Biden, Elton John
Stephen welcomes former Vice President Joe Biden with musical guest Elton John.
Tyler Perry, Anthony Atamanuik, John Avlon
Stephen welcomes actor Tyler Perry, actor Anthony Atamanuik, and journalist John Avlon.
Jordan Peele, Alia Shawkat, Paul Mecurio
Stephen welcomes actor Jordan Peele, actress Alia Shawkat, and comic Paul Mecurio.
Ben Affleck, Greta Gerwig, Dead & Company
Stephen welcomes actor Ben Affleck, actress Greta Gerwig, with musical guest Dead & Company.
Norah O'Donnell, Dead & Company
Stephen welcomes TV host Norah O'Donnell with musical guest Dead & Company.
Elizabeth Warren, Desus & Mero, Vic Mensa
Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren, comic Desus Nice, comic The Kid Mero, with musical guest Vic Mensa.
Gayle King, Daveed Diggs, Gregory Porter
Stephen welcomes TV personality Gayle King, actor Daveed Diggs, with musical guest Gregory Porter.
John Leguizamo, Elton John
Stephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo with musical guest Elton John.
Justin Timberlake, Carmen Yulín Cruz
Stephen welcomes actor Justin Timberlake and Carmen Yulín Cruz, the mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Kate Winslet, Laura Benanti, Wolf Alice
Stephen welcomes actress Kate Winslet, actress Laura Benanti, with musical guest Wolf Alice.
Carol Burnett, Lewis Black
Stephen welcomes TV legend Carol Burnett and comic Lewis Black.
Billy Bush, Gwendoline Christie
Stephen welcomes TV personality Billy Bush and actress Gwendoline Christie.
Saoirse Ronan, Van Jones, Michelle Wolf
Stephen welcomes actress Saoirse Ronan, author Van Jones, and comedian Michelle Wolf.
Ed Helms, Christopher Jackson, Bleachers
Stephen welcomes actor Ed Helms, actor Christopher Jackson, with musical guest Bleachers.
Sarah Paulson, John Hodgman
Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Paulson and actor John Hodgman.
Mark Hamill, Bobby Flay
Stephen welcomes actor Mark Hamill and chef Bobby Flay.
Matt Damon, Rahm Emanuel, Juanes
Stephen welcomes actor Matt Damon, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, with musical guest Juanes.
Tom Hanks, Katy Tur, Mac DeMarco
Stephen welcomes actor Tom Hanks, journalist Katy Tur, and Mac DeMarco sits in with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
Nick Jonas, Dennis Rodman, Jeezy, Tory Lanez
Stephen welcomes actor Nick Jonas, retired basketball player Dennis Rodman, with musical guest Jeezy featuring Tory Lanez.
Adam Driver, John Early, Jon Batiste
Stephen welcomes actor Adam Driver, comic John Early, with musical guest Jon Batiste.
Jodie Foster, Tom Hanks
Stephen welcomes actress Jodie Foster and actor Tom Hanks.
Anderson Cooper, Maz Jobrani, Margo Price
Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper, actor Maz Jobrani, with musical guest Margo Price.
America Ferrera, David Harbour, Julien Baker
Stephen welcomes actress America Ferrera, actor David Harbour, with musical guest Julien Baker.
50 Cent, Rachel Brosnahan, Gary Vider
Stephen welcomes rapper 50 Cent, actress Rachel Brosnahan, and comic Gary Vider.
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.
Liam Neeson, Michael Wolff, Andra Day, Common
Stephen welcomes actor Liam Neeson, author Michael Wolff, with musical guests Andra Day & Common.
James Franco, Lena Waithe, Anderson East
Stephen welcomes actor James Franco, actress Lena Waithe, with musical guest Anderson East.
Sarah Jessica Parker, Pete Holmes, Jack Black
Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Jessica Parker, comic Pete Holmes, with musical guest Jack Black.
Molly Shannon, Thomas Lennon, Owen Smith
Stephen welcomes actress Molly Shannon, actor Thomas Lennon, and comic Owen Smith.
Laurie Metcalf
Stephen welcomes actress Laurie Metcalf.
John Lithgow, Chuck Schumer, Black Eyed Peas
Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow, Senator Chuck Schumer, with musical guest Black Eyed Peas.
Jon Bon Jovi, Daniel Kaluuya, Ben Sinclair
Stephen welcomes musician Jon Bon Jovi, actor Daniel Kaluuya, and actor Ben Sinclair.
Ricky Gervais, Matt Czuchry, Jon Bon Jovi
Stephen welcomes actor Ricky Gervais, actor Matt Czuchry, with musical guest Jon Bon Jovi.
Sharon Stone, Rob Riggle, Fall Out Boy
Stephen welcomes actress Sharon Stone, actor Rob Riggle, with musical guest Fall Out Boy.
J.K. Simmons, Rob Riggle
Stephen welcomes actor J.K. Simmons and actor Rob Riggle.
James Corden, Ann Curry, Deon Cole
Stephen welcomes TV host James Corden, journalist Ann Curry, and actor Deon Cole.
John Dickerson, Eugene Levy, Midland
Stephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson, actor Eugene Levy, with musical guest Midland.
Willem Dafoe, RuPaul, Roy Wood Jr.
Stephen welcomes actor Willem Dafoe, TV personality RuPaul Charles, and comic Roy Wood Jr.
Gwyneth Paltrow, Ben McKenzie, Thirty Seconds to Mars
Stephen welcomes actress Gwyneth Paltrow, actor Ben McKenzie, with musical guest Thirty Seconds to Mars.
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.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Season 3
Release Date
PremieredThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 3 released on September 5, 2017.
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Sign In to Track ProgressMaggie Gyllenhaal, Graham Norton, Lukas Nelson & Promise Of The Real
Stephen welcomes actress Maggie Gyllenhaal, comedian Graham Norton, with musical guests Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real.
Liev Schreiber, Joe Buck, Sonequa Martin-Green, Sheila E.
Stephen welcomes actor Liev Schreiber, sportscaster Joe Buck, actress Sonequa Martin-Green, and Sheila E. sits in with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
Bernie Sanders, Caitriona Balfe, The National
Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders, actress Caitriona Balfe, with musical guest The National.
Jessica Biel
Stephen welcomes actress Jessica Biel.
Second Anniversary Special
The Late Show's second anniversary special.
Hillary Clinton, Emma Stone
Stephen welcomes former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and actress Emma Stone.
Jeff Bridges, Jeff Flake, Miguel
Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Bridges, Senator Jeff Flake, with musical guest Miguel.
Jim Parsons, Pamela Adlon, The Killers
Stephen welcomes actor Jim Parsons, actress Pamela Adlon, with musical guest The Killers.
Bobby Moynihan, Tatiana Maslany
Stephen welcomes actor Bobby Moynihan and actress Tatiana Maslany.
Sterling K. Brown, Chance the Rapper
Stephen welcomes actor Sterling K. Brown with musical guest Chance the Rapper.
Sofia Vergara, David Boreanaz, Ken Burns
Stephen welcomes actress Sofia Vergara, actor David Boreanaz, and documentarian Ken Burns.
Nick Kroll, Michael Bloomberg, Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim
Stephen welcomes actor Nick Kroll, businessman Michael Bloomberg, and comics Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim.
Steve Martin, Mark Feuerstein, Steep Canyon Rangers
Stephen welcomes actor Steve Martin, actor Mark Feuerstein, with musical guest Steve Martin & the Steep Canyon Rangers.
Jerry Seinfeld
Stephen welcomes comic Jerry Seinfeld.
Pierce Brosnan, Jason Alexander, Ta-Nehisi Coates
Stephen welcomes actor Pierce Brosnan, actor Jason Alexander, and author Ta-Nehisi Coates.
Michael Weatherly, Natasha Leggero, Paul Weller
Stephen welcomes actor Michael Weatherly, actress Natasha Leggero, with musical guest Paul Weller.
Kerry Washington, Russell Brand, St. Vincent
Stephen welcomes actress Kerry Washington, author Russell Brand, with musical guest St. Vincent.
Morgan Freeman, Grace Gummer, Nathan Macintosh
Stephen welcomes actor Morgan Freeman, actress Grace Gummer, and comic Nathan Macintosh.
Kathy Bates
Stephen welcomes actress Kathy Bates.
Jackie Chan, Tig Notaro, Bob Schieffer, Trombone Shorty
Stephen welcomes actor Jackie Chan, comic Tig Notaro, and Bob Schieffer. Plus, Trombone Shorty sits in with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
Tracee Ellis Ross, Luke Evans, Jade Bird
Stephen welcomes actress Tracee Ellis Ross, actor Luke Evans, with musical guest Jade Bird.
Andrew Garfield, Tracy Ullman, Wolf Parade
Stephen welcomes actor Andrew Garfield, actress Tracy Ullman, with musical guest Wolf Parade.
Bill Murray, Claire Foy, Jan Vogler
Stephen welcomes actor Bill Murray, actress Claire Foy, with musical guests Bill Murray with Jan Vogler and Friends.
Conan O'Brien, Tig Notaro
Stephen welcomes talk show host Conan O'Brien and comic Tig Notaro.
Anna Faris, Amy Sedaris, Tyminski
Stephen welcomes actress Anna Faris, actress Amy Sedaris, with musical guest Tyminski.
Jake Tapper, Shemar Moore, Khalid
Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper, actor Shemar Moore, with musical guest Khalid.
Hugh Laurie, Gretchen Carlson, Adam Savage, Michael Stevens
Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Laurie, TV personality Gretchen Carlson, TV personality Adam Savage, and YouTube personality Michael Stevens.
Julianne Moore, Jermaine Fowler, Fleet Foxes
Stephen welcomes actress Julianne Moore, actor Jermaine Fowler, with musical guest Fleet Foxes.
Dr. Phil McGraw, Capt. Scott Kelly
Stephen welcomes Dr. Phil McGraw and retired astronaut Scott Kelly.
Billy Eichner, Anna Camp, Weezer
Stephen welcomes actor Billy Eichner, actress Anna Camp, with musical guest Weezer.
Mark Ruffalo, Chris Matthews, Gilbert Gottfried, Thundercat
Stephen welcomes actor Mark Ruffalo, political commentator Chris Matthews, comic Gilbert Gottfried, and Thundercat sits in with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
Nicole Kidman, Jonathan Groff
Stephen welcomes actress Nicole Kidman and actor Jonathan Groff.
Whoopi Goldberg, Kathryn Hahn, Courtney Barnett, Kurt Vile
Stephen welcomes actress Whoopi Goldberg, actress Kathryn Hahn, with musical guests Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile.
Ronan Farrow, Walter Isaacson, Kelsea Ballerini
Stephen welcomes journalist Ronan Farrow, author Walter Isaacson, with musical guest Kelsea Ballerini.
Josh Gad, Lawrence O'Donnell, Derek DelGaudio
Stephen welcomes actor Josh Gad, TV host Lawrence O'Donnell, and magician Derek DelGaudio.
Jason Segel, Jeff Fager, Lesley Stahl, Mavis Staples
Stephen welcomes actor Jason Segel, producer Jeff Fager, journalist Lesley Stahl, with musical guest Mavis Staples.
Norman Reedus, Sean Astin, Pat McGann
Stephen welcomes actor Norman Reedus, actor Sean Astin, with musical guest Pat McGann.
William H. Macy, Jay Pharoah, Rationale
Stephen welcomes actor William H. Macy, comic Jay Pharoah, with musical guest Rationale.
John Mulaney, Jason Segel
Stephen welcomes comic John Mulaney and actor Jason Segel.
Joe Biden, Elton John
Stephen welcomes former Vice President Joe Biden with musical guest Elton John.
Tyler Perry, Anthony Atamanuik, John Avlon
Stephen welcomes actor Tyler Perry, actor Anthony Atamanuik, and journalist John Avlon.
Jordan Peele, Alia Shawkat, Paul Mecurio
Stephen welcomes actor Jordan Peele, actress Alia Shawkat, and comic Paul Mecurio.
Ben Affleck, Greta Gerwig, Dead & Company
Stephen welcomes actor Ben Affleck, actress Greta Gerwig, with musical guest Dead & Company.
Norah O'Donnell, Dead & Company
Stephen welcomes TV host Norah O'Donnell with musical guest Dead & Company.
Elizabeth Warren, Desus & Mero, Vic Mensa
Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren, comic Desus Nice, comic The Kid Mero, with musical guest Vic Mensa.
Gayle King, Daveed Diggs, Gregory Porter
Stephen welcomes TV personality Gayle King, actor Daveed Diggs, with musical guest Gregory Porter.
John Leguizamo, Elton John
Stephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo with musical guest Elton John.
Justin Timberlake, Carmen Yulín Cruz
Stephen welcomes actor Justin Timberlake and Carmen Yulín Cruz, the mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Kate Winslet, Laura Benanti, Wolf Alice
Stephen welcomes actress Kate Winslet, actress Laura Benanti, with musical guest Wolf Alice.
Carol Burnett, Lewis Black
Stephen welcomes TV legend Carol Burnett and comic Lewis Black.
Billy Bush, Gwendoline Christie
Stephen welcomes TV personality Billy Bush and actress Gwendoline Christie.
Saoirse Ronan, Van Jones, Michelle Wolf
Stephen welcomes actress Saoirse Ronan, author Van Jones, and comedian Michelle Wolf.
Ed Helms, Christopher Jackson, Bleachers
Stephen welcomes actor Ed Helms, actor Christopher Jackson, with musical guest Bleachers.
Sarah Paulson, John Hodgman
Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Paulson and actor John Hodgman.
Mark Hamill, Bobby Flay
Stephen welcomes actor Mark Hamill and chef Bobby Flay.
Matt Damon, Rahm Emanuel, Juanes
Stephen welcomes actor Matt Damon, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, with musical guest Juanes.
Tom Hanks, Katy Tur, Mac DeMarco
Stephen welcomes actor Tom Hanks, journalist Katy Tur, and Mac DeMarco sits in with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
Nick Jonas, Dennis Rodman, Jeezy, Tory Lanez
Stephen welcomes actor Nick Jonas, retired basketball player Dennis Rodman, with musical guest Jeezy featuring Tory Lanez.
Adam Driver, John Early, Jon Batiste
Stephen welcomes actor Adam Driver, comic John Early, with musical guest Jon Batiste.
Jodie Foster, Tom Hanks
Stephen welcomes actress Jodie Foster and actor Tom Hanks.
Anderson Cooper, Maz Jobrani, Margo Price
Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper, actor Maz Jobrani, with musical guest Margo Price.
America Ferrera, David Harbour, Julien Baker
Stephen welcomes actress America Ferrera, actor David Harbour, with musical guest Julien Baker.
50 Cent, Rachel Brosnahan, Gary Vider
Stephen welcomes rapper 50 Cent, actress Rachel Brosnahan, and comic Gary Vider.
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.
Liam Neeson, Michael Wolff, Andra Day, Common
Stephen welcomes actor Liam Neeson, author Michael Wolff, with musical guests Andra Day & Common.
James Franco, Lena Waithe, Anderson East
Stephen welcomes actor James Franco, actress Lena Waithe, with musical guest Anderson East.
Sarah Jessica Parker, Pete Holmes, Jack Black
Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Jessica Parker, comic Pete Holmes, with musical guest Jack Black.
Molly Shannon, Thomas Lennon, Owen Smith
Stephen welcomes actress Molly Shannon, actor Thomas Lennon, and comic Owen Smith.
Laurie Metcalf
Stephen welcomes actress Laurie Metcalf.
John Lithgow, Chuck Schumer, Black Eyed Peas
Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow, Senator Chuck Schumer, with musical guest Black Eyed Peas.
Jon Bon Jovi, Daniel Kaluuya, Ben Sinclair
Stephen welcomes musician Jon Bon Jovi, actor Daniel Kaluuya, and actor Ben Sinclair.
Ricky Gervais, Matt Czuchry, Jon Bon Jovi
Stephen welcomes actor Ricky Gervais, actor Matt Czuchry, with musical guest Jon Bon Jovi.
Sharon Stone, Rob Riggle, Fall Out Boy
Stephen welcomes actress Sharon Stone, actor Rob Riggle, with musical guest Fall Out Boy.
J.K. Simmons, Rob Riggle
Stephen welcomes actor J.K. Simmons and actor Rob Riggle.
James Corden, Ann Curry, Deon Cole
Stephen welcomes TV host James Corden, journalist Ann Curry, and actor Deon Cole.
John Dickerson, Eugene Levy, Midland
Stephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson, actor Eugene Levy, with musical guest Midland.
Willem Dafoe, RuPaul, Roy Wood Jr.
Stephen welcomes actor Willem Dafoe, TV personality RuPaul Charles, and comic Roy Wood Jr.
Gwyneth Paltrow, Ben McKenzie, Thirty Seconds to Mars
Stephen welcomes actress Gwyneth Paltrow, actor Ben McKenzie, with musical guest Thirty Seconds to Mars.
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.