Season 5

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Season 5

173 episodes • 10 seasons
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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 5 released on September 3, 2019.

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S05E01 • Aired September 03, 2019

Jim Gaffigan, Ann Curry

Stephen welcomes actor Jim Gaffigan and journalist Ann Curry.

S05E02 • Aired September 04, 2019

Vice President Joe Biden, Pixies

Stephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden and a musical performance by Pixies.

S05E03 • Aired September 05, 2019

Pete Buttigieg, Graham Norton

Stephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg and TV host Graham Norton.

S05E04 • Aired September 09, 2019

Condoleezza Rice, Bill Skarsgård, Banks

Stephen welcomes former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, actor Bill Skarsgård, and a musical performance by BANKS.

S05E05 • Aired September 10, 2019

Ansel Elgort, Jodi Kantor, Megan Twohey

Stephen welcomes actor Ansel Elgort and journalists Jodi Kantor & Megan Twohey.

S05E06 • Aired September 11, 2019

James McAvoy; Stephen King; Vampire Weekend

Stephen welcomes actor James McAvoy, author Stephen King, and a musical performance by Vampire Weekend.

S05E07 • Aired September 12, 2019

Jake Tapper, Jon Lovett

Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper and screenwriter Jon Lovett.

S05E08 • Aired September 16, 2019

Tom Hiddleston, Marie Osmond

Stephen welcomes actor Tom Hiddleston and talk show host Marie Osmond.

S05E09 • Aired September 17, 2019

Elizabeth Warren, Barry Williams, Maureen McCormick, Christopher Knight, Eve Plumb, Mike Lookinland, Susan Olsen

Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and actors Barry Williams, Maureen McCormick, Christopher Knight, Eve Plumb, Mike Lookinland & Susan Olsen (“The Brady Bunch”).

S05E10 • Aired September 18, 2019

Billy Crystal, Thomas Rhett

Stephen welcomes actor Billy Crystal and a musical performance by Thomas Rhett.

S05E11 • Aired September 19, 2019

Taraji P. Henson, Aasif Mandvi, Kevin Camia

Stephen welcomes actress Taraji P. Henson, actor Aasif Mandvi, and comic Kevin Camia.

S05E12 • Aired September 20, 2019

The Best of Season 4: The Greatest Season 4 of All Time!

A recap of the best moments of Season 4.

S05E13 • Aired September 23, 2019

Paul McCartney

Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Paul McCartney.

S05E14 • Aired September 24, 2019

Whoopi Goldberg, Ta-Nehisi Coates

Stephen welcomes talk show host Whoopi Goldberg and author Ta-Nehisi Coates.

S05E15 • Aired September 25, 2019

Renée Zellweger, Walton Goggins

Stephen welcomes actress Renée Zellweger and actor Walton Goggins.

S05E16 • Aired September 26, 2019

Sen. Bernie Sanders, Brittany Howard

Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Brittany Howard.

S05E17 • Aired September 27, 2019

Patricia Heaton, Tegan and Sara

Stephen welcomes actress Patricia Heaton plus an interview with and musical performance by Tegan & Sara.

S05E18 • Aired September 30, 2019

Hillary Rodham Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, Wilco

Stephen welcomes former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton & daughter Chelsea Clinton and a musical performance by Wilco.

S05E19 • Aired October 01, 2019

Rachel Maddow, Thom Yorke

Stephen welcomes TV host Rachel Maddow and musician Thom Yorke.

S05E20 • Aired October 02, 2019

Rami Malek, Jill Soloway, Leah Bonnema

Stephen welcomes actor Rami Malek, TV director Jill Soloway, and comic Leah Bonnema.

S05E21 • Aired October 03, 2019

Carrie Underwood, Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes

Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Carrie Underwood, filmmaker Kevin Smith, and actor Jason Mewes.

S05E22 • Aired October 04, 2019

Jon Hamm, Pete Alonso

Stephen welcomes actor Jon Hamm and professional baseball player Pete Alonso.

S05E23 • Aired October 07, 2019

Neil deGrasse Tyson, Susan Rice

Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and former national security adviser Susan Rice.

S05E24 • Aired October 08, 2019

Will Smith, Andrew Scott

Stephen welcomes actor Will Smith and actor Andrew Scott.

S05E25 • Aired October 09, 2019

Jonathan Van Ness, Brett Gelman, Big Thief, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Pete Buttigieg

Stephen welcomes TV personality Jonathan Van Ness, actor Brett Gelman, a musical performance by Big Thief, and special appearances by Democratic presidential hopefuls Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders & Pete Buttigieg.

S05E26 • Aired October 10, 2019

John Oliver, Amy Sedaris, Paul McCartney, Big Thief

Stephen welcomes comic John Oliver, actress Amy Sedaris, singer-songwriter Paul McCartney, and a musical performance by Big Thief.

S05E27 • Aired October 21, 2019

Julie Andrews, Jonathan Groff, YUNGBLUD ft. Dan Reynolds

Stephen welcomes actress Julie Andrews, actor Jonathan Groff, and a musical performance by YUNGBLUD ft. Dan Reynolds.

S05E28 • Aired October 22, 2019

John Lithgow, Camila Mendes, Julie Andrews

Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow, actress Camila Mendes, and actress Julie Andrews.

S05E29 • Aired October 23, 2019

Ronan Farrow, Andrea Savage

Stephen welcomes journalist Ronan Farrow and actress Andrea Savage.

S05E30 • Aired October 24, 2019

Steve Carell, Toby Keith

Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell and a musical performance by Toby Keith.

S05E31 • Aired October 25, 2019

Eddie Murphy, Ree Drummond

Stephen welcomes actor Eddie Murphy and blogger Ree Drummond.

S05E32 • Aired October 28, 2019

Queen Latifah, Radhika Jones

Stephen welcomes actress Queen Latifah, Radhika Jones, and editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair.

S05E33 • Aired October 29, 2019

Jennifer Aniston, Thomas Middleditch

Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Aniston and actor Thomas Middleditch.

S05E34 • Aired October 30, 2019

Norman Reedus, Cynthia Erivo, Miranda Lambert

Stephen welcomes actor Norman Reedus, actress Cynthia Erivo, and a musical performance by Miranda Lambert.

S05E35 • Aired October 31, 2019

Nancy Pelosi

Stephen welcomes speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.

S05E36 • Aired November 01, 2019

Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Conan O'Brien, Rob Corddry

Stephen welcomes rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, TV host Conan O’Brien, and actor Rob Corddry.

S05E37 • Aired November 04, 2019

Tim McGraw, Senator Sherrod Brown

Stephen welcomes country singer Tim McGraw and Sen Sherrod Brown.

S05E38 • Aired November 05, 2019

Elizabeth Banks, Amy Klobuchar

Stephen welcomes actress Elizabeth Banks and Senator Amy Klobuchar.

S05E39 • Aired November 06, 2019

Helen Mirren, Ian McKellen, “MasterChef Junior” Contestants

Stephen welcomes actress Helen Mirren, actor Ian McKellen, and contestants from the “MasterChef Junior” contest.

S05E40 • Aired November 07, 2019

John Dickerson, King Princess

Stephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson, and a musical performance by King Princess.

S05E41 • Aired November 12, 2019

Liev Schreiber, Daniel Kaluuya, Cold War Kids

Stephen welcomes actor Liev Schreiber, actor Daniel Kaluuya, and a musical performance by Cold War Kids.

S05E42 • Aired November 13, 2019

Tim Robbins, Nicole Wallace

Stephen welcomes actor Tim Robbins and political analyst Nicolle Wallace.

S05E43 • Aired November 14, 2019

Mark Ruffalo, Andy Cohen, Thom Yorke

Stephen welcomes actor Mark Ruffalo, TV host Andy Cohen, and a musical performance by Thom Yorke.

S05E44 • Aired November 15, 2019

David Harbour, Karen Olivo, Aaron Tveit

Stephen welcomes actor David Harbour plus an interview with and musical performance by Karen Olivo & Aaron Tveit.

S05E45 • Aired November 18, 2019

Adam Driver, The 1975, Jacinda Ardern

Stephen welcomes actor Adam Driver, a musical performance by The 1975, a special appearance by New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, and “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 1.

S05E46 • Aired November 19, 2019

Helena Bonham Carter, Lucy Lawless, Bret McKenzie

Stephen welcomes actress Helena Bonham Carter, a special appearance by actress Lucy Lawless, actor Bret McKenzie, and “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 2.

S05E47 • Aired November 20, 2019

John Heilemann, Alex Wagner

Stephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann and journalist Alex Wagner, plus “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 3.

S05E48 • Aired November 21, 2019

Kamala Harris, Lady Antebellum

Stephen welcomes Senator Kamala Harris and a musical performance by Lady Antebellum, plus “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 4.

S05E49 • Aired November 22, 2019

Daniel Craig, Lena Waithe

Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Craig and actress Lena Waithe, plus “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 5.

S05E50 • Aired November 25, 2019

Robert De Niro, J.J. Abrams

Stephen welcomes actor Robert De Niro and filmmaker J.J. Abrams.

S05E51 • Aired November 26, 2019

Paul Rudd, Adrienne Warren

Stephen welcomes actor Paul Rudd and actress Adrienne Warren.

S05E52 • Aired November 27, 2019

LL Cool J, José Andrés

Stephen welcomes actor LL Cool J, plus an interview with and a cooking demo by José Andrés.

S05E53 • Aired December 04, 2019

Eddie Redmayne, Joe Pera, Pharrell Williams

Stephen welcomes actor Eddie Redmayne, comedian/actor Joe Pera, and a musical performance by Pharrell Williams.

S05E54 • Aired December 05, 2019

Scarlett Johansson, The Weeknd

Stephen welcomes actress Scarlett Johansson, and a musical performance by The Weeknd.

S05E55 • Aired December 06, 2019

Pharrell Williams, Chris Parnell, The Weeknd

Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Pharrell Williams, actor Chris Parnell, and a musical performance by The Weeknd.

S05E56 • Aired December 09, 2019

Saoirse Ronan, Tom Brokaw

Stephen welcomes actress Saoirse Ronan and journalist Tom Brokaw.

S05E57 • Aired December 10, 2019

Ed Harris, Florence Pugh, Jon Batiste

Stephen welcomes actor Ed Harris, actress Florence Pugh, and a musical performance by Jon Batiste.

S05E58 • Aired December 11, 2019

Clive Owen, Samantha Power, Thomas Rhett

Stephen welcomes actor Clive Owen, former ambassador to the UN Samantha Power, and a musical performance by Thomas Rhett.

S05E59 • Aired December 12, 2019

Rep. Adam Schiff

Stephen welcomes Rep. Adam Schiff.

S05E60 • Aired December 13, 2019

Mark Harmon, Caitlin Weierhauser

Stephen welcomes actor Mark Harmon, a stand-up comedy performance by Caitlin Weierhauser, and a special appearance by the cast of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.”

S05E61 • Aired December 16, 2019

Aaron Paul, Idina Menzel

Stephen welcomes actor Aaron Paul and a musical performance by Idina Menzel.

S05E62 • Aired December 17, 2019

Jamie Foxx

Stephen welcomes actor Jamie Foxx.

S05E63 • Aired December 18, 2019

Charlize Theron, Martha Stewart

Stephen welcomes actress Charlize Theron and television personality Martha Stewart.

S05E64 • Aired December 19, 2019

Jennifer Hudson, Jonathan Pryce, Sharon Van Etten, Norah Jones

Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Hudson, actor Jonathan Pryce, and a musical performance by Sharon Van Etten ft. Norah Jones.

S05E65 • Aired January 06, 2020

Jane Fonda, Tan France, Miranda Lambert

Stephen welcomes actress Jane Fonda, TV personality Tan France, and a musical performance by Miranda Lambert.

S05E66 • Aired January 07, 2020

Rose Byrne, Bobby Cannavale, Jamie Oliver, Kate Willett

Stephen welcomes actress Rose Byrne, actor Bobby Cannavale, chef Jamie Oliver, and a comedy performance by Kate Willett.

S05E67 • Aired January 08, 2020

Larry David, Pedro Gonzalez

Stephen welcomes actor Larry David with a comedy performance by Pedro Gonzalez.

S05E68 • Aired January 09, 2020

Bernie Sanders, Penn Badgley

Stephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders and actor Penn Badgley.

S05E69 • Aired January 10, 2020

Laura Dern, Kesha

Stephen welcomes actress Laura Dern plus an interview with and musical performance by Kesha.

S05E70 • Aired January 13, 2020

Joe Scarborough & Mika Brzezinski, Cast of TINA: The Tina Turner Musical

Stephen welcomes TV hosts Joe Scarborough & Mika Brzezinski and a performance by the cast of “TINA: The Tina Turner Musical.”

S05E71 • Aired January 14, 2020

Michael Bloomberg

Stephen welcomes presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg.

S05E72 • Aired January 15, 2020

Andrew Yang, Abby McEnany

Stephen welcomes presidential candidate Andrew Yang and actress Abby McEnany.

S05E73 • Aired January 16, 2020

Josh Gad, Tamron Hall, Tiana Major9, Earthgang

Stephen welcomes actor Josh Gad, journalist Tamron Hall, and a musical performance by Tiana Major9 & Earthgang.

S05E74 • Aired January 20, 2020

Jim Gaffigan, Tom Steyer

Stephen welcomes stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan and American philanthropist Tom Steyer.

S05E75 • Aired January 21, 2020

Patrick Stewart, Dick Cavett

Stephen welcomes actor Patrick Stewart and TV personality Dick Cavett.

S05E76 • Aired January 22, 2020

John Mulaney

Stephen welcomes John Mulaney.

S05E77 • Aired January 23, 2020

Chris Cuomo, David Alan Grier, Jon Stewart

Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Cuomo, actor David Alan Grier, and a special appearance from actor Jon Stewart.

S05E78 • Aired January 28, 2020

Antonio Banderas, Jay Hernandez

Stephen welcomes actor Antonio Banderas and actor Jay Hernandez, from the CBS drama Magnum P.I.

S05E79 • Aired January 29, 2020

Steve Martin, Steep Canyon Rangers

Stephen welcomes actor Steve Martin, and a musical performance by Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers.

S05E80 • Aired January 30, 2020

Samantha Bee, Michael Stipe, Dana Carvey

Stephen welcomes actress Samantha Bee, singer-songwriter Michael Stipe and a special appearance by comedian Dana Carvey.

S05E81 • Aired January 31, 2020

Edie Falco, Fortune Feimster, Algiers, the cast of 'Cheer'

Stephen welcomes actress Edie Falco, comedian Fortune Feimster, a musical performance by Algiers, and a special appearance by Monica Aldama, La’Darius Marshall, Jerry Harris & Gabi Butler from the cast of “Cheer.”

S05E82 • Aired February 03, 2020

James Taylor, Rob McElhenney, Triumph The Insult Comic Dog

Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter James Taylor, actor Rob McElhenney, and a special appearance by Triumph The Insult Comic Dog.

S05E83 • Aired February 04, 2020

John Leguizamo, Philip Rucker, Carol Leonnig

Stephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo, reporter Philip Rucker, and journalist Carol Leonnig.

S05E84 • Aired February 05, 2020

Jim Carrey

Stephen welcomes actor Jim Carrey.

S05E85 • Aired February 06, 2020

Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Patton Oswalt

Stephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg and actor Patton Oswalt.

S05E86 • Aired February 07, 2020

James Taylor, Joe Mantegna, Michael Kiwanuka

Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter James Taylor, actor Joe Mantegna, and a musical performance by Michael Kiwanuka.

S05E87 • Aired February 10, 2020

John Oliver, Alex Ebert

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

S05E88 • Aired February 11, 2020

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Moses Sumney

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

S05E89 • Aired February 12, 2020

Will Ferrell

Stephen welcomes actor Will Ferrell.

S05E90 • Aired February 13, 2020

James Marsden, Sam Heughan, John Oliver

Stephen welcomes actor James Marsden, actor Sam Heughan, and a special appearance by John Oliver.

S05E91 • Aired February 24, 2020

Rahm Emanuel, Hailee Steinfeld

Stephen welcomes former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, and a musical performance by Hailee Steinfeld.

S05E92 • Aired February 25, 2020

Chris Christie, Nathaniel Rateliff

Stephen welcomes former Gov. Chris Christie and a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff.

S05E93 • Aired February 26, 2020

Jason Segel, Charlotte Alter, Elizabeth Warren

Stephen welcomes actor Jason Segel, journalist Charlotte Alter, and Senator Elizabeth Warren.

S05E94 • Aired February 27, 2020

John Turturro, Charlamagne Tha God, KALEO

Stephen welcomes actor John Turturro, radio personality Charlamagne Tha God, and a musical performance by KALEO.

S05E95 • Aired February 28, 2020

Tyra Banks, Coyote Peterson

Stephen welcomes actress Tyra Banks and wildlife educator Coyote Peterson.

S05E96 • Aired March 02, 2020

Ty Burrell, John Heilemann, James Taylor

Stephen welcomes actor Ty Burrell, journalist John Heilemann, and a musical performance by James Taylor.

S05E97 • Aired March 03, 2020

Anthony Mackie, Susan Glasser, David Alan Grier

Stephen welcomes actor Anthony Mackie, journalist Susan Glasser, and actor David Alan Grier.

S05E98 • Aired March 04, 2020

Chris Hayes, David Chang

Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Hayes and TV personality David Chang.

S05E99 • Aired March 05, 2020

Keith Urban, Casey Wilson

Stephen welcomes actress Casey Wilson, plus an interview with and a musical performance by Keith Urban.

S05E100 • Aired March 06, 2020

Neil deGrasse Tyson, Hannah Einbinder, Ty Burrell

Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, a stand-up comedy performance by Hannah Einbinder, and a special appearance by Ty Burrell.

S05E101 • Aired March 09, 2020

John Krasinski, Rachael & Vilray

Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski and a musical performance by Rachael & Vilray.

S05E102 • Aired March 10, 2020

Charles Barkley, Peter Sarsgaard

Stephen welcomes former professional basketball player Charles Barkley and actor Peter Sarsgaard.

S05E103 • Aired March 11, 2020

Hank Azaria, Suzy Nakamura

Stephen welcomes actor Hank Azaria and actress Suzy Nakamura.

S05E104 • Aired March 12, 2020

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Stephen welcomes medical reporter Dr. Sanjay Gupta.

S05E105 • Aired March 30, 2020

John Oliver

Stephen Colbert from home, with special guest John Oliver.

S05E106 • Aired March 31, 2020

Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Karl, John Prine

Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Radcliffe, journalist Jonathan Karl, and a musical performance by John Prine.

S05E107 • Aired April 01, 2020

Ryan Reynolds, Keith Urban

Stephen welcomes actor Ryan Reynolds, and a musical performance by Keith Urban.

S05E108 • Aired April 02, 2020

Nancy Pelosi, Alicia Keys

Stephen welcomes Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, plus an interview with and musical performance by Alicia Keys.

S05E109 • Aired April 06, 2020

Lady Gaga, Chance The Rapper, Jim James

Stephen welcomes singer Lady Gaga, Chance The Rapper, and a musical performance by Jim James.

S05E110 • Aired April 07, 2020

Conan O'Brien, Michael Stipe

Stephen welcomes TV host Conan O’Brien and a musical performance by Michael Stipe.

S05E111 • Aired April 08, 2020

Senator Bernie Sanders, Brandi Carlile

Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical tribute to John Prine by Brandi Carlile.

S05E112 • Aired April 09, 2020

Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Jon Meacham, Dave Matthews

Stephen welcomes hosts of “Pod Save America”: Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, & Tommy Vietor, author & presidential historian Jon Meacham, and a musical tribute to John Prine by Dave Matthews.

S05E113 • Aired April 13, 2020

Matthew McConaughey, Sam Hunt

Stephen welcomes actor Matthew McConaughey, and a musical performance by Sam Hunt.

S05E114 • Aired April 14, 2020

Dr. Jonathan LaPook, Cate Blanchett

Stephen welcomes CBS News’ chief medical correspondent, Dr. Jonathan LaPook, and actress Cate Blanchett.

S05E115 • Aired April 15, 2020

Shaquille O'Neal, Jessica Meir, Matt Berninger

Stephen welcomes retired basketball player Shaquille O’Neal, astronaut Jessica Meir, and a musical performance by Matt Berninger of the National.

S05E116 • Aired April 16, 2020

Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Steve Martin

Stephen welcomes actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge and a special appearance by Steve Martin.

S05E117 • Aired April 20, 2020

Trevor Noah, Willie, Lukas & Micah Nelson

Stephen welcomes television host Trevor Noah, and a musical performance by Willie, Lukas & Micah Nelson.

S05E118 • Aired April 21, 2020

Michael Moore, Brett Eldredge

Stephen welcomes filmmaker Michael Moore and a musical performance by Brett Eldredge.

S05E119 • Aired April 22, 2020

Nathan Lane, José Andrés

Stephen welcomes actor Nathan Lane and Chef José Andrés.

S05E120 • Aired April 23, 2020

Bill Gates, Claire Danes, Mandy Patinkin

Stephen welcomes co-founder of Microsoft Corporation Bill Gates, actress Claire Danes, and actor Mandy Patinkin.

S05E121 • Aired April 27, 2020

John Mulaney, John Fogerty

Stephen welcomes comedian John Mulaney and a musical performance by John Fogerty.

S05E122 • Aired April 28, 2020

Jake Gyllenhaal, M. Ward

Stephen welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal, and a musical performance by M. Ward.

S05E123 • Aired April 29, 2020

Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg, Haim

Stephen welcomes Senator Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg, former mayor of South Bend, Ind., and a musical performance by Haim.

S05E124 • Aired April 30, 2020

Senator Chuck Schumer, Paul Giamatti

Stephen welcomes Senator Chuck Schumer and actor Paul Giamatti.

S05E125 • Aired May 01, 2020

Thandie Newton, Ina Garten, John Mulaney

Stephen welcomes actress Thandie Newton, television host Ina Garten, and a special appearance by John Mulaney.

S05E126 • Aired May 04, 2020

Anderson Cooper, Mark Foster

Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by Mark Foster.

S05E127 • Aired May 05, 2020

Stephen King, Sheryl Crow

Stephen welcomes author Stephen King and a musical performance by Sheryl Crow.

S05E128 • Aired May 06, 2020

Robert De Niro, Randy Newman

Stephen welcomes actor Robert De Niro and a musical performance by Randy Newman.

S05E129 • Aired May 07, 2020

Governor Andrew Cuomo, Christine and the Queens

Stephen welcomes New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, and a musical performance by Christine & the Queens.

S05E130 • Aired May 11, 2020

Jake Tapper, Tame Impala

Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper and a musical performance by Tame Impala.

S05E131 • Aired May 12, 2020

Christine Baranski, Ellie Kemper

Stephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski and actress Ellie Kemper.

S05E132 • Aired May 13, 2020

Hugh Laurie, Benjamin Gibbard

Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Laurie and a musical performance by Benjamin Gibbard.

S05E133 • Aired May 14, 2020

John Lithgow, Alison Roman

Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and author Alison Roman.

S05E134 • Aired May 18, 2020

Kumail Nanjiani, Andra Day, Elmo

Stephen welcomes actor Kumail Nanjiani, a musical performance by Andra Day, and a special appearance by Elmo.

S05E135 • Aired May 19, 2020

Gayle King, Amy Sedaris

Stephen welcomes TV host Gayle King and actress Amy Sedaris.

S05E136 • Aired May 20, 2020

Steve Carell, Wilco, Nick Kroll

Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell, and a musical performance by Wilco, plus a special appearance by Nick Kroll.

S05E137 • Aired May 21, 2020

Vice President Joe Biden

Stephen welcomes Vice President Joe Biden.

S05E138 • Aired June 01, 2020

Killer Mike, Chris Hayes

Stephen welcomes rapper Killer Mike and political commentator Chris Hayes.

S05E139 • Aired June 02, 2020

Keegan-Michael Key, Wes Moore

Stephen welcomes actor Keegan-Michael Key and author Wes Moore.

S05E140 • Aired June 03, 2020

Charlamagne Tha God, Tunde Adebimpe

Stephen welcomes radio personality Charlamagne Tha God and a musical performance by Tunde Adebimpe of TV on the Radio.

S05E141 • Aired June 04, 2020

Cory Booker, Brian Wilson

Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and a musical performance by Brian Wilson.

S05E142 • Aired June 05, 2020

Karen Bass, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Grace Potter

Stephen welcomes Rep. Karen Bass, journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin, and a musical performance by Grace Potter with Jackson Browne, Marcus King & Lucius.

S05E143 • Aired June 09, 2020

Chris Wallace, Emmanuel Acho

Stephen welcomes news anchor Chris Wallace, and sports analyst and former NFL athlete Emmanuel Acho.

S05E144 • Aired June 10, 2020

Stacey Abrams, Megan Rapinoe, The Flaming Lips

Stephen welcomes politician Stacey Abrams, professional soccer player Megan Rapinoe, and a performance by The Flaming Lips.

S05E145 • Aired June 11, 2020

Wesley Lowery, Judd Apatow

Stephen welcomes journalist Wesley Lowery and filmmaker Judd Apatow.

S05E146 • Aired June 15, 2020

John Dickerson, Black Pumas

Stephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson and a musical performance by Black Pumas.

S05E147 • Aired June 16, 2020

Hasan Minhaj, Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit

Stephen welcomes comedian Hasan Minhaj and a musical performance by Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit.

S05E148 • Aired June 17, 2020

Sen. Kamala Harris, Milky Chance & Jack Johnson

Stephen welcomes Senator Kamala Harris and a musical performance by Milky Chance & Jack Johnson.

S05E149 • Aired June 18, 2020

Sherrilyn Ifill, Mike Birbiglia

Stephen welcomes sherrilyn Ifill, President of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, and comic Mike Birbiglia.

S05E150 • Aired June 22, 2020

James Corden, Laura Benanti, Bright Eyes

Stephen welcomes talk show host James Corden, actress Laura Benanti, and a musical performance by Bright Eyes.

S05E151 • Aired June 23, 2020

John Bolton

Stephen welcomes former national security advisor John Bolton.

S05E152 • Aired June 24, 2020

Jon Stewart

Stephen welcomes comic Jon Stewart.

S05E153 • Aired June 25, 2020

Ibram X. Kendi, Patton Oswalt

Stephen welcomes author Ibram X. Kendi and comedian Patton Oswalt.

S05E154 • Aired July 13, 2020

Norah O'Donnell, IDK

Stephen welcomes journalist Norah O’Donnell and a musical performance by IDK.

S05E155 • Aired July 14, 2020

Tom Hanks

Stephen welcomes actor Tom Hanks.

S05E156 • Aired July 15, 2020

Ricky Gervais, Noah Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus

Stephen welcomes actor Ricky Gervais and a musical performance by Noah Cyrus & Billy Ray Cyrus.

S05E157 • Aired July 16, 2020

W. Kamau Bell, The Chicks

Stephen welcomes television host W. Kamau Bell, and a musical performance by The Chicks.

S05E158 • Aired July 20, 2020

Andy Cohen, Phoebe Bridgers

Stephen welcomes talk show host Andy Cohen and a musical performance by Phoebe Bridgers.

S05E159 • Aired July 21, 2020

Greta Thunberg, Keegan-Michael Key

Stephen welcomes activist Greta Thunberg and actor Keegan-Michael Key.

S05E160 • Aired July 22, 2020

Mary Trump

Stephen welcomes psychologist Mary Trump.

S05E161 • Aired July 23, 2020

Ava DuVernay, Kristen Bell, Ben Folds

Stephen welcomes filmmaker Ava DuVernay, actress Kristen Bell, and a musical performance by Ben Folds.

S05E162 • Aired August 10, 2020

Dr. Jon LaPook , Maroon 5

Stephen welcomes Dr. Jon LaPook and a musical performance by Maroon 5.

S05E163 • Aired August 11, 2020

Laura Linney

Stephen welcomes actress Laura Linney.

S05E164 • Aired August 12, 2020

April Ryan, Jason Sudeikis

Stephen welcomes journalist April Ryan and actor Jason Sudeikis.

S05E165 • Aired August 13, 2020

Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner, Baby Rose

Stephen welcomes political advisor Mark McKinnon, and journalist Alex Wagner. Plus a musical performance by Baby Rose.

S05E166 • Aired August 17, 2020

Susan Rice, Sheryl Crow

Stephen welcomes former National Security Advisor Susan Rice and a musical performance by Sheryl Crow.

S05E167 • Aired August 18, 2020

Elizabeth Warren, Regina Spektor

Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and a musical performance by Regina Spektor.

S05E168 • Aired August 19, 2020

Bernie Sanders, Jon Batiste, Nathaniel Rateliff

Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Jon Batiste & Nathaniel Rateliff.

S05E169 • Aired August 20, 2020

Hillary Rodham Clinton, The Killers

Stephen welcomes former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and a musical performance by The Killers.

S05E170 • Aired August 24, 2020

Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Tim McGraw, Laura Benanti

Stephen welcomes Hosts of “Pod Save America”: Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor, a musical performance by Tim McGraw, and a special appearance by actress Laura Benanti.

S05E171 • Aired August 25, 2020

Trey Gowdy, Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter

Stephen welcomes former Congressman Trey Gowdy, actor Keanu Reeves, and actor Alex Winter.

S05E172 • Aired August 26, 2020

Nancy Pelosi, Lucinda Williams

Stephen welcomes Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and a musical performance by Lucinda Williams.

S05E173 • Aired August 27, 2020

Governor Chris Christie, Gregory Porter

Stephen welcomes former Gov. Chris Christie and a musical performance by Gregory Porter.