The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episodes

Episode 1

George Clooney/Governor Jeb Bush/Mavis Staples & Friends

Tue, Sep 8, 201546 mins

Stephen Colbert succeeds David Letterman as "Late Show" host, with his first guests George Clooney and Governor Jeb Bush. Also: Mavis Staples performs with various additional guests; Jon Batiste and Stay Human debut as the house band.

Episode 2

Scarlett Johansson/Elon Musk/Kendrick Lamar

Wed, Sep 9, 201562 mins

Scarlett Johansson (Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)); SpaceX and Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk. Also: Kendrick Lamar performs.

Episode 3

Vice President Joe Biden/Travis Kalanick/Toby Keith

Thu, Sep 10, 201562 mins

Vice President Joe Biden; Uber CEO Travis Kalanick. Also: Toby Keith performs.

Episode 4

Amy Schumer/Stephen King/Troubled Waters

Fri, Sep 11, 201542 mins

Amy Schumer (Trainwreck (2015)); author Stephen King; Paul Simon performs.

Episode 5

Emily Blunt/Justice Stephen Breyer/The Dead Weather

Mon, Sep 14, 201542 mins

Actress Emily Blunt (Sicario (2015)); Supreme Court justice Stephen G. Breyer; The Dead Weather performs.

Episode 6

Jake Gyllenhaal/Apple CEO Tim Cook/Run the Jewels & TV on the Radio

Tue, Sep 15, 201560 mins

Actor Jake Gyllenhaal (Everest (2015)); Apple CEO Tim Cook; Run the Jewels performs with TV on the Radio.

Episode 7

Kevin Spacey/Carol Burnett/Abbi Jacobson & Ilana Glazer/Willie Nelson & John Mellencamp

Wed, Sep 16, 201560 mins

Actor Kevin Spacey; TV legend Carol Burnett with comics Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer; Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp are interviewed and perform.

Episode 8

Trevor Noah/Ban Ki-Moon/Chris Stapleton

Thu, Sep 17, 201560 mins

Trevor Noah (The Daily Show (1996)); United Nations secretary-general Ban Ki-moon. Also: Chris Stapleton performs.

Episode 9

Lupita Nyong'o/Sen. Bernie Sanders/Cast of "An American in Paris"

Fri, Sep 18, 201560 mins

Actress Lupita Nyong'o; Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Ind.-Vt.); a performance from "An American in Paris" stars Christopher Wheeldon, Robbie Fairchild and Leanne Cope.

Episode 10

Steph Curry/Sen. Ted Cruz/Don Henley

Mon, Sep 21, 2015

NBA MVP Stephen Curry; 2016 Republican presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas). Also: Don Henley performs.

Episode 11

Donald Trump/Ernest Moniz/Raury

Tue, Sep 22, 2015

2016 presidential candidate Donald Trump; U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz. Also: Raury performs.

Episode 12

Hugh Jackman/Sen. Elizabeth Warren/Pearl Jam

Wed, Sep 23, 2015

Hugh Jackman (Pan (2015)); Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.). Also: Pearl Jam perform.

Episode 13

Andrew Sullivan/Maria Shriver/Jim Gaffigan/Archbishop Thomas Wenski

Thu, Sep 24, 2015

Author Andrew Sullivan; journalist and activist Maria Shriver; comedian Jim Gaffigan (The Jim Gaffigan Show (2015)); Archbishop Thomas Wenski. Also: The YMCA Jerusalem Youth Chorus and the Choir of St. Jean Baptiste perform.

Episode 14

Malala Yousafzai/Kerry Washington/The Arcs

Fri, Sep 25, 2015

Nobel Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai (He Named Me Malala (2015)); Kerry Washington (Scandal (2012)). Also: The Arcs perform.

Episode 15

Michelle Obama/Mindy Kaling/John Legend

Mon, Sep 28, 2015

First Lady Michelle Obama; Mindy Kaling (The Mindy Project (2012)). Also: John Legend performs.

Episode 16

Ellen Page/Jesse Eisenberg/Dominic Wilcox

Tue, Sep 29, 2015

Elliot Page (Freeheld (2015)); Jesse Eisenberg (Louder Than Bombs (2015)); inventor/designer Dominic Wilcox.

Episode 17

Elizabeth Gilbert/John Oliver/Evan Spiegel/Bill Withers/Ed Sheeran

Wed, Sep 30, 2015

Elizabeth Gilbert; John Oliver; Snapchat co-founder Evan Spiegel; singer/songwriter Bill Withers. Also: Ed Sheeran performs.

Episode 18

Secretary of State John Kerry/Claire Danes/PewDiePie

Thu, Oct 1, 2015

Secretary of State John Kerry; Claire Danes (Homeland (2011)); comic Felix Kjellberg (aka PewDiePie).

Episode 19

Morgan Freeman/Ruth Wilson/Sean Murray

Fri, Oct 2, 2015

Morgan Freeman (Momentum (2015)); Ruth Wilson (The Affair (2014)); Hello Games co-founder Sean Murray.

Episode 20

John McCain/Yo-Yo Ma/Misty Copeland

Mon, Oct 5, 2015

Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.); cellist Yo-Yo Ma; a performance by ballerina Misty Copeland.

Episode 21

Bill Clinton/Billy Eichner/Florence and the Machine

Tue, Oct 6, 2015

Bill Clinton; comedian Billy Eichner (Parks and Recreation (2009) and Difficult People (2015)). Also: Florence and the Machine perform.

Episode 22

Gina Rodriguez/Ben Bernanke/Tame Impala

Wed, Oct 7, 2015

Gina Rodriguez (Jane the Virgin (2014)); economist Ben Bernanke. Also: Tame Impala perform.

Episode 23

Cate Blanchett/Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky

Thu, Oct 8, 2015

Cate Blanchett (Truth (2015)); Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky; Dartmonth College football dummy.

Episode 24

James Corden/Shane Smith/Halsey

Fri, Oct 9, 2015

James Corden (The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015)); Vice Media CEO Shane Smith. Also: Halsey performs.

Episode 25

Carey Mulligan/Elvis Costello/Darlene Love

Mon, Oct 12, 2015

Carey Mulligan (The Walker (2015)); author Elvis Costello (book "Unfaithful Music"). Also: Darlene Love performs.

Episode 26

Sarah Silverman/Elijah Wood/The Legends of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses

Tue, Oct 13, 2015

Sarah Silverman (Gravy (2015)); Elijah Wood (The Last Witch Hunter (2015)). Also: a performance from 'The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses'.

Episode 27

Jack Black/Nick Woodman/Michelle Dorrance

Wed, Oct 14, 2015

Jack Black (Goosebumps (2015)); GoPro CEO Nick Woodman. Also: a performance by tap dancer Michelle Dorrance.

Episode 28

Oprah Winfrey/Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor/Judith Hill

Thu, Oct 15, 2015

Oprah Winfrey; Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor, creators of the podcast "Welcome to Night Vale". Also: Judith Hill performs.

Episode 29

Jimmy Kimmel/"Crimson Peak" Cast/Beach House

Fri, Oct 16, 2015

Jimmy Kimmel (Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003)); Crimson Peak (2015) cast members Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston and Mia Wasikowska, director Guillermo del Toro. Also: Beach House perform.

Episode 30

Sienna Miller/Melissa Benoist/Chance the Rapper

Mon, Oct 26, 2015

Sienna Miller (Burnt (2015)); Melissa Benoist (Supergirl (2015)). Also: Chance the Rapper performs.

Episode 31

Hillary Clinton/Anthony Bourdain/Carrie Brownstein/Lianne La Navas

Tue, Oct 27, 2015

Hillary Clinton; Anthony Bourdain; author Carrie Brownstein. Also: Lianne La Havas sits in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

Episode 32

Julianna Margulies/Jonathan Franzen/Alabama Shakes

Wed, Oct 28, 2015

Julianna Margulies (The Good Wife (2009)); author Jonathan Franzen. Also: Alabama Shakes perform.

Episode 33

Seth MacFarlane/Neil DeGrasse Tyson

Thu, Oct 29, 2015

Seth MacFarlane performs and is interviewed. Also: astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.

Episode 34

Charlie Rose/Stacy Schiff/Ghost/The Zombies

Fri, Oct 30, 2015

Charlie Rose (CBS Mornings (2012)); Stacy Schiff. Also: Ghost performs; The Zombies perform with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

Episode 35

Allison Janney/Colin Quinn/Margaret Cho

Mon, Nov 2, 2015

Allison Janney (Mom (2013)); comedian Colin Quinn (Trainwreck (2015)); comedian Margaret Cho (Tooken (2015)).

Episode 36

Antonio Banderas/Reed Hastings/John Irving

Tue, Nov 3, 2015

Antonio Banderas (The 33 (2015)); Netflix CEO Reed Hastings; author John Irving.

Episode 37

Daniel Craig/Elizabeth Gilbert/Dr. Eugenia Cheng

Wed, Nov 4, 2015

Daniel Craig (Spectre (2015)); author Elizabeth Gilbert; interview and demonstration with Dr. Eugenia Cheng.

Episode 38

Bryan Cranston/Karl Ove Knausgaard/Shamir

Thu, Nov 5, 2015

Bryan Cranston (Trumbo (2015)); author Karl Ove Knausgård. Also: Shamir performs.

Episode 39

Whoopi Goldberg/Gov. John Kasich/Glen Hansard

Fri, Nov 6, 2015

Whoopi Goldberg (The View (1997)); 2016 Republican presidential candidate Gov. John Kasich (R-Ohio). Also: Glen Hansard performs.

Episode 40

Ethan Hawke/Sen. Claire McCaskill & Sen. Amy Klobuchar/Nathaniel Ratcliff & the Night Sweats

Mon, Nov 9, 2015

Ethan Hawke; Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) and Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.). Also: Nathaniel Rateliff and "The Night Sweats" perform.

Episode 41

Aziz Ansari/Shonda Rhimes/Bruce Campbell & Lucy Lawless

Tue, Nov 10, 2015

Comedian Aziz Ansari (Master of None (2015)); producer Shonda Rhimes; Bruce Campbell and Lucy Lawless (Ash vs Evil Dead (2015)).

Episode 42

Viola Davis/Brian Greene/George Ezra

Wed, Nov 11, 2015

Viola Davis (How to Get Away with Murder (2014)); physicist Brian Greene. Also: George Ezra performs.

Episode 43

Jennifer Connelly/Judd Apatow/The Internet

Thu, Nov 12, 2015

Jennifer Connelly (Shelter (2014)); director Judd Apatow. Also: Sydney Bennett and Matt Martians perform.

Episode 44

Mark Ruffalo/John Cleese/Micheal Flatley

Fri, Nov 13, 2015

Mark Ruffalo (Spotlight (2015)); John Cleese (Absolutely Anything (2015)). And: Michael Flatley performs.

Episode 45

Capt. Florent Groberg/Bill Maher/Shepard Fairey/The Acro-Cats

Mon, Nov 16, 2015

Medal of Honor recipient Capt. Florent Groberg (USA-Ret); Bill Maher; artist-author Shepard Fairey. Also: The Acro-Cats perform.

Episode 46

Julianne Moore/Burt Reynolds/Public Image Ltd./CeeLo Green

Tue, Nov 17, 2015

Julianne Moore (The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015)); author Burt Reynolds (book, "But Enough About Me"). Also: Public Image Ltd. perform; CeeLo Green sits in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

Episode 47

Sharon Stone/Justin Theroux/James Taylor

Wed, Nov 18, 2015

Sharon Stone (Agent X (2015)); Justin Theroux (The Leftovers (2014)). Also: James Taylor performs.

Episode 48

Jane Fonda/Andrew Lloyd Webber/Brandon Niederauer

Thu, Nov 19, 2015

Jane Fonda (Youth (2015) and Grace and Frankie (2015)); interview and performance by Andrew Lloyd Webber; Brandon Niederauer (Here Comes Rusty (2016)).

Episode 49

Michael Caine/Larry Wilmore/Boots/Vulfpeck

Fri, Nov 20, 2015

Michael Caine (Youth (2015)); Larry Wilmore. Also: Jordan Asher Cruz (aka Boots) performs; Vulfpeck sit in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

Episode 50

Sylvester Stallone/Ted Koppel/My Morning Jacket

Mon, Nov 23, 2015

Sylvester Stallone (Creed (2015)); Ted Koppel; NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Kyle Busch. Also: My Morning Jacket perform.

Episode 51

Spike Lee/Andy Cohen/Carly Simon

Tue, Nov 24, 2015

Director Spike Lee (Chi-Raq (2015)); Andy Cohen (Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009)). Also: Carly Simon performs.

Episode 52

Gloria Estefan/Navy Seal Eric Greitens/Jake Wood/Chef Daniel Boulud

Wed, Nov 25, 2015

Gloria Estefan; Navy SEAL Eric Greitens; former marine sniper Jake Wood; chef Daniel Boulud.

Episode 53

Steve Carell/Jennifer Hudson

Mon, Dec 7, 2015

Steve Carell (The Big Short (2015)). Also: Jennifer Hudson is interviewed and performs a number from the Broadway musical, "The Color Purple".

Episode 54

Marion Cotillard/George Saunders/Joanna Newsom

Tue, Dec 8, 2015

Marion Cotillard (Macbeth (2015)); author George Saunders. Also: Joanna Newsom performs.

Episode 55

Cast of "Downton Abbey"/Adam McKay/Kurt Vile

Wed, Dec 9, 2015

Downton Abbey (2010) cast members Michelle Dockery, Hugh Bonneville and Allen Leech; director Adam McKay (Kevin (2015)). Also: Kurt Vile performs.

Episode 56

Bruce Willis/Michael Lewis/Lizzo

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

Bruce Willis (Extraction (2015)); author Michael Lewis. Also: Lizzo (aka Lizzo) performs.

Episode 57

Lin-Manuel Miranda/Ike Barinholtz/Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings

Fri, Dec 11, 2015

Actor/playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda; Ike Barinholtz (Sisters (2015) and The Mindy Project (2012)). Also: Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings perform.

Episode 58

Jennifer Lawrence/Doris Kearns Goodwin/Sleater-Kinney

Mon, Dec 14, 2015

Jennifer Lawrence (Joy (2015)); historian Doris Kearns Goodwin. Also: Sleater-Kinney perform.

Episode 59

Quentin Tarantino/Jonathan Groff/Squeeze

Tue, Dec 15, 2015

Director Quentin Tarantino (The Hateful Eight (2015)); Jonathan Groff (Looking (2014)). Also: Squeeze perform.

Episode 60

Robert De Niro/Daniel Gilbert/Henry Rollins

Wed, Dec 16, 2015

Robert De Niro (Joy (2015)); author Daniel Gilbert; comic Henry Rollins.

Episode 61

Michael Moore/Samantha Power/Michael C. Hall

Thu, Dec 17, 2015

Michael Moore (Where to Invade Next (2015)); Samantha Power, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations; Michael C. Hall (Christine (2016)). Also: a performance from the Broadway musical, "Lazarus".

Episode 62

Mandy Patinkin/Kayvon Beykpour/Leon Bridges

Fri, Dec 18, 2015

Mandy Patinkin (Homeland (2011)); Kayvon Beykpour, CEO and co-founder of "Periscope". Also: Leon Bridges performs.

Episode 63

Samuel L. Jackson/Olivia Hallisey/Foals

Mon, Jan 4, 2016

Samuel L. Jackson (The Hateful Eight (2015)); Google Science Fair winner Olivia Hallisey. Also: Foals perform.

Episode 64

John Krasinski/Killer Mike/George Church/Foals

Tue, Jan 5, 2016

John Krasinski (13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (2016) and The Hollars (2016)); hip-hop artist Killer Mike; geneticist George Church. Also: Foals perform.

Episode 65

Jerry Seinfeld/Sen. Rand Paul/Andra Day

Wed, Jan 6, 2016

Jerry Seinfeld is interviewed and performs stand-up; presidential candidate Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.). Also: Andra Day performs.

Episode 66

Damian Lewis/America Ferrera/FloydLittle's Double Dutch Team

Thu, Jan 7, 2016

Damian Lewis (Billions (2016); America Ferrera (Superstore (2015)). Also: 'FloydLittle's Double Dutch Team' perform.

Episode 67

Matthew Broderick/Sarah Parcak/Kacey Musgraves

Fri, Jan 8, 2016

Matthew Broderick; space archaeologist Sarah Parcak. Also: Kacey Musgraves performs.

Episode 68

Jane Lynch/HUD Secretary Julian Castro/EL VY

Mon, Jan 11, 2016

Jane Lynch (Hollywood Game Night (2013) and Angel from Hell (2016)); HUD Secretary Julián Castro. Also: EL VY perform.

Episode 69

Saoirse Ronan/Jeremy Stoppelman/Laura Ricciardi & Moira Demos/James Bay

Tue, Jan 12, 2016

Saoirse Ronan (Brooklyn (2015)); Yelp CEO Jeremy Stoppelman; documentary filmmakers Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos (Making a Murderer (2015)). Also: James Bay performs.

Episode 70

Paul Giamatti/Guerilla Girls/J.B. Mauney

Wed, Jan 13, 2016

Paul Giamatti (Billions (2016)); Guerrilla Girls; professional bull-rider J.B. Mauney.

Episode 71

Olivia Munn/T.J. Miller/Father John Misty

Thu, Jan 14, 2016

Olivia Munn (Ride Along 2 (2016)); T.J. Miller (21st Annual Critics' Choice Awards (2016)). Also: Father John Misty performs.

Episode 72

Scott Kelly/Abby Wambach/Maria Bamford

Fri, Jan 15, 2016

Astronaut Scott Kelly; soccer legend Abby Wambach; comedian Maria Bamford.

Episode 73

Patricia Heaton/Quincy Jones/DeRay Mckesson/Grace

Mon, Jan 18, 2016

Patricia Heaton (The Middle (2009)); Quincy Jones; civil rights activist DeRay Mckesson. Also: Grace performs.

Episode 74

Charlie Day/Colin Hanks/Margo Price

Tue, Jan 19, 2016

Charlie Day (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005) and Vacation (2015)); Colin Hanks (Life in Pieces (2015) and Vacation (2015)). Also: Margo Price performs.

Episode 75

James Spader/Brandon Marshall/Sarah Koenig/Rev Run

Wed, Jan 20, 2016

James Spader (The Blacklist (2013)); the NFL's Brandon Marshall; "Serial" podcast host Sarah Koenig; Joseph Simmons (aka Rev Run).

Episode 76

Christian Slater/Josh Radnor/Iggy Pop

Thu, Jan 21, 2016

Christian Slater (Mr. Robot (2015)); Josh Radnor (Mercy Street (2016)). Also: Iggy Pop performs.

Episode 77

Steven Tyler/Gaby Hoffmann/Lapsley

Fri, Jan 22, 2016

Stephen Tyler; Gaby Hoffmann (Transparent (2014)); Neil deGrasse Tyson. Also: Låpsley performs.

Episode 78

Donald Rumsfeld/Russell Westbrook/Anderson Paak & the Free Nationals

Mon, Jan 25, 2016

Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld; the NBA's Russell Westbrook. Also: Anderson .Paak and the "Free Nationals" perform.

Episode 79

Laurence Fishburne/Sarah Paulson/Woke

Tue, Jan 26, 2016

Laurence Fishburne (Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) and Black-ish (2014)); Sarah Paulson (American Crime Story (2016) and American Horror Story (2011)); Michael Novacek of the American Museum of Natural History; Lake Street Dive. Also: Woke perform.

Episode 80

Chris Pine/Danielle Brooks/Jonah Reider/Baauer

Wed, Jan 27, 2016

Chris Pine (The Finest Hours (2016)); Danielle Brooks (Orange Is the New Black (2013)); Columbia University student Jonah Reider. Also: Baauer (aka Baauer) performs.

Episode 81

Josh Brolin/John Dickerson/Erin Brockovich/Aubrie Sellers

Thu, Jan 28, 2016

Josh Brolin ("Hail, Caesar" (2016)); John Dickerson, host of Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan (1954); environmental activist Erin Brockovich-Ellis. Also: Aubrie Sellers performs.

Episode 82

John Travolta & Courtney B. Vance/Amy Cuddy/John Moreland

Mon, Feb 1, 2016

John Travolta and Courtney B. Vance (American Crime Story (2016)); author Amy Cuddy. Also: John Moreland performs.

Episode 83

David Schwimmer/Pastor Joel Osteen/M. Ward

Tue, Feb 2, 2016

David Schwimmer (American Crime Story (2016)); pastor Joel Osteen. Also: M. Ward performs.

Episode 84

Dr. Phil McGraw/Mark & Jay Duplass/Michael Eric Dyson/Anderson Paak & the Free Nationals

Wed, Feb 3, 2016

Phil McGraw (Dr. Phil (2002)); producers Mark Duplass and Jay Duplass (Togetherness (2015)); author Michael Eric Dyson. Also: Anderson .Paak and the Free Nationals perform.

Episode 85

Michael Strahan/Samantha Bee/Wilco

Thu, Feb 4, 2016

Michael Strahan (Live with Kelly and Mark (1988)); Samantha Bee (Sisters (2015)). Also: Wilco perform.

Episode 86

Bobby Cannavale/Donny Deutsch/Charles Kelley

Fri, Feb 5, 2016

Bobby Cannavale (Vinyl (2016)); advertising executive Donny Deutsch (Donny! (2015)). Also: Charles Kelley performs.

Episode 87

Tina Fey & Margot Robbie/Will Ferrell/Megyn Kelly/Keegan-Michael Key & Jordan Peele

Sun, Feb 7, 2016

Special live program following Super Bowl 50 (2016) featuring Tina Fey and Margot Robbie (Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (2016)), Will Ferrell (Zoolander 2 (2016)), Megyn Kelly (The Kelly File (2013)) and Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele (Keanu (2016)).

Episode 88

Bill O'Reilly/Eddie George/Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

Mon, Feb 8, 2016

Bill O'Reilly (The Factor (1996)); former NFL star Eddie George. Also: Macklemore and Ryan Lewis perform.

Episode 89

Olivia Wilde/Christiane Amanpour

Tue, Feb 9, 2016

Olivia Wilde (Vinyl (2016)); journalist Christiane Amanpour. Also: Jon Batiste and Stay Human perform.

Episode 90

Ben Stiller/Sen. Bernie Sanders/TAO: Seventeen Samurai

Wed, Feb 10, 2016

Ben Stiller (Zoolander 2 (2016)); 2016 Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.). Also: a performance by 'TAO: Seventeen Samurai'.

Episode 91

Kelsey Grammer/Fred Armisen/Sarah McDaniel/Ty Segall & the Muggers

Thu, Feb 11, 2016

Kelsey Grammer; Fred Armisen (Zoolander 2 (2016) and Portlandia (2011)); Playboy cover model Sarah McDaniel. Also: Ty Segall and the Muggers perform.

Episode 92

Craig Ferguson/Hailey Clauson & Ashley Graham/Cory Booker

Mon, Feb 15, 2016

Craig Ferguson (Join or Die with Craig Ferguson (2016) and Celebrity Name Game (2014)); Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.); models Hailey Clauson and Ashley Graham; world's dart champion Scott Waites.

Episode 93

Eva Longoria/Abbi Jacobson & Ilana Glazer/Lucinda Williams

Tue, Feb 16, 2016

Eva Longoria (Telenovela (2015)); Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer (Broad City (2014)). Also: Lucinda Williams performs.

Episode 94

Kate Hudson/Governor John Kasich/Courtney Barnett

Wed, Feb 17, 2016

Episode 95

Téa Leoni/Amanda Peet/Triumph the Insult Comic Dog

Thu, Feb 18, 2016

Téa Leoni (Madam Secretary (2014)); Amanda Peet (Togetherness (2015)); Robert Smigel (aka Triumph the Insult Comic Dog); cross-country biker Jeffrey Tanenhaus.

Episode 96

Chelsea Handler/Zosia Mamet/The Lumineers

Fri, Feb 19, 2016

Chelsea Handler (Chelsea Does (2016)); Zosia Mamet (Girls (2012)). Also: The Lumineers perform.

Episode 97

Casey Affleck/Richard Dreyfuss/Mavis Staples

Mon, Feb 22, 2016

Casey Affleck (Triple 9 (2016) and The Finest Hours (2016)); Richard Dreyfuss (Madoff (2016)). Also: Mavis Staples performs.

Episode 98

Debra Messing/Zachary Quinto/Violent Femmes

Tue, Feb 23, 2016

Debra Messing (The Mysteries of Laura (2014)); Zachary Quinto (Tallulah (2016)). Also: Violent Femmes perform.

Episode 99

Adrien Brody/Danai Gurira/Brian Greene

Wed, Feb 24, 2016

Adrien Brody (Manhattan Night (2016)); Danai Gurira (The Walking Dead (2010)); physicist Brian Greene.

Episode 100

Tim Daly/Krysten Ritter/Jason Isbell

Thu, Feb 25, 2016

Tim Daly (Madam Secretary (2014)); Krysten Ritter (The Defenders (2017) and Jessica Jones (2015). Also: Jason Isbell performs.

Episode 101

Spike Jonze/Jeffrey Dean Morgan/Jack Garratt

Mon, Feb 29, 2016

Director Spike Jonze; Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) and The Good Wife (2009)). Also: Jack Garratt performs.

Episode 102

Chrissy Teigen/Mike Birbiglia/Adam Savage

Tue, Mar 1, 2016

Model/author Chrissy Teigen (FabLife (2015)) (book, "Cravings"); comic Mike Birbiglia (Don't Think Twice (2016)); Adam Savage (MythBusters (2003)).

Episode 103

Octavia Spencer/John Stamos, Bob Saget & Dave Coulier/Lucius

Wed, Mar 2, 2016

Octavia Spencer; John Stamos, Bob Saget and Dave Coulier (Fuller House (2016)). Also: Lucius perform.

Episode 104

Christopher Meloni/Edward Byers/Ray LaMontagne

Thu, Mar 3, 2016

Christopher Meloni (Underground (2016)); medal of honor recipient Edward Byers. Also: Ray LaMontagne performs.

Episode 105

Will Arnett/Charles Barkley/Max Greenfield

Mon, Mar 7, 2016

Will Arnett (Flaked (2016)); sports analyst Charles Barkley; Max Greenfield (Hello, My Name Is Doris (2015) and New Girl (2011)).

Episode 106

Helen Mirren/J.J. Abrams/DMA's

Tue, Mar 8, 2016

Helen Mirren (Eye in the Sky (2015), Trumbo (2015) and Woman in Gold (2015)); filmmaker J.J. Abrams (10 Cloverfield Lane (2016)). Also: DMA's perform.

Episode 107

Sally Field/Jerrod Carmichael/Esperanza Spalding

Wed, Mar 9, 201641 mins

Sally Field (Hello, My Name Is Doris (2015)); Jerrod Carmichael (The Carmichael Show (2015)). Also: Esperanza Spalding performs.

Episode 108

Anna Kendrick/Loretta Lynch/Brian Fallon

Thu, Mar 10, 2016

Anna Kendrick (Get a Job (2016)); U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch. Also: Brian Fallon performs.

Episode 109

Jeff Daniels/Audra McDonald/Mary Elizabeth Winstead

Fri, Mar 11, 2016

Jeff Daniels (The Divergent Series: Allegiant (2016)); Mary Elizabeth Winstead (10 Cloverfield Lane (2016)); Audra McDonald ("Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill" (2016) (TV)).

Episode 110

John Oliver/Jordan Spieth/New Order

Mon, Mar 14, 2016

TV host John Oliver (Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014)); professional golfer Jordan Spieth. Also: New Order perform.

Episode 111

Steve Martin & Edie Brickell/Shirley MacLaine/Gustavo Dudamel/Los Angeles Philharmonic

Tue, Mar 15, 2016

Steve Martin and Edie Brickell; Shirley MacLaine (Wild Oats (2016)). Also: an interview with The Los Angeles Philharmonic conductor Gustavo Dudamel and a performance by the orchestra.

Episode 112

Theo James/Jussie Smollett/Laurie Anderson

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

Theo James (The Divergent Series: Allegiant (2016)); Jussie Smollett (Empire (2015)). Also: Laurie Anderson performs.

Episode 113

William H. Macy/Melissa Rauch/Isaac Mizrahi

Thu, Mar 17, 2016

William H. Macy (Shameless (2011)); Melissa Rauch (The Bronze (2015) and The Big Bang Theory (2007)); fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi.

Episode 114

Tom Hiddleston/Laura Benanti/Frightened Rabbit

Mon, Mar 28, 2016

Tom Hiddleston (The Night Manager (2016)); Laura Benanti (Supergirl (2015) and Nashville (2012)). Also: Frightened Rabbit perform.

Episode 115

Adam Driver/Rachel Bloom/Savages

Tue, Mar 29, 2016

Adam Driver (Midnight Special (2016) and Girls (2012)); Rachel Bloom (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2015)). Also: Savages perform.

Episode 116

Eric Stonestreet/Jason Jones/Sen. Elizabeth Warren

Wed, Mar 30, 2016

Eric Stonestreet (Confirmation (2016) and Modern Family (2009)); Jason Jones (The Detour (2016)); Sen. Elizabeth Warren (book, "A Fighting Chance").

Episode 117

Sarah Paulson/Tatiana Maslany/Wynton Marsalis, Lil Buck & Jared Grimes

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

Sarah Paulson (American Crime Story (2016)); Tatiana Maslany (Orphan Black (2013) and The Other Half (2016)). Also: Wynton Marsalis, Lil Buck and Jared Grimes perform.

Episode 118

Steve Buscemi/Benjamin Walker/Cast of Broadway's "American Psycho"

Fri, Apr 1, 2016

Steve Buscemi (Horace and Pete (2016)); Benjamin Walker (The King's Daughter (2022) and The Choice (2016)). Also: a performance by the cast of Broadway's "American Psycho".

Episode 119

Matthew Perry/Nick Offerman/Explosions in the Sky

Mon, Apr 4, 2016

Matthew Perry (The Odd Couple (2015)); Nick Offerman (Ice Age: Collision Course (2016)). Also: Explosions in the Sky perform.

Episode 120

Melissa McCarthy & Ben Falcone/Arianna Huffington/Babymetal

Tue, Apr 5, 2016

Melissa McCarthy and director Ben Falcone (The Boss (2016)); columnist Arianna Huffington. Also: Babymetal perform.

Episode 121

Anna Kendrick & Sam Rockwell/David Duchovny/Autolux

Wed, Apr 6, 2016

Anna Kendrick and Sam Rockwell (Mr. Right (2015)); David Duchovny (The X-Files (1993)). Also: Autolux perform.

Episode 122

Mindy Kaling/Tituss Burgess/Ken Burns

Thu, Apr 7, 2016

Mindy Kaling (The Mindy Project (2012)); Tituss Burgess (The Angry Birds Movie (2016) and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015)); filmmaker Ken Burns (Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War (2016)).

Episode 123

Hillary Clinton/Jesse Tyler Ferguson/Katharine McPhee/Sturgill Simpson

Mon, Apr 18, 2016

Episode 124

Kevin Spacey/Thomas Middleditch/The Flaming Lips

Tue, Apr 19, 2016

Episode 125

Dennis Quaid/Matt Walsh/Charles Bradley

Wed, Apr 20, 2016

Episode 126

Tom Hanks/Leslie Odom, Jr./The Strumbellas/Roy Haynes

Thu, Apr 21, 2016

Tom Hanks (A Hologram for the King (2016)); Leslie Odom Jr. (The Good Wife (2009)). Also: The Strumbellas perform; Roy Haynes sits in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

Episode 127

Julia Louis-Dreyfus/Nikolaj Coster-Waldau/Sam Morril

Fri, Apr 22, 2016

Episode 128

Michelle Williams/Eddie Huang/Bob Mould

Mon, Apr 25, 2016

Episode 129

J. K. Simmons/Jane Krakowski/Chris Wallace

Tue, Apr 26, 2016

J.K. Simmons (Zootopia (2016) and Punching Henry (2016)); Jane Krakowski (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015)); Chris Wallace (Fox News Sunday (1996)).

Episode 130

Susan Sarandon/David Tennant/Catfish & the Bottlemen

Wed, Apr 27, 2016

Susan Sarandon (The Meddler (2015)); David Tennant (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012)). Also: Catfish and the Bottlemen perform.

Episode 131

Julianna Margulies, Christine Baranski & Matt Czuchry/Hank Azaria/Anderson Cooper

Thu, Apr 28, 2016

Julianna Margulies, Christine Baranski and Matt Czuchry (The Good Wife (2009)); Hank Azaria; author Anderson Cooper (book, "The Rainbow Comes and Goes").

Episode 132

Anderson Cooper/Mark Feuerstein/Gwen Stefani

Fri, Apr 29, 2016

Journalist Anderson Cooper; Mark Feuerstein (Royal Pains (2009)). Also: Gwen Stefani performs.

Episode 133

Bill O'Reilly/Morris Chestnut/Deerhunter

Mon, May 2, 2016

Bill O'Reilly (The Factor (1996)); Morris Chestnut (Rosewood (2015) and When the Bough Breaks (2016)). Also: Deerhunter perform.

Episode 134

Dakota Johnson/Sebastian Stan/Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real

Tue, May 3, 2016

Dakota Johnson (A Bigger Splash (2015) and How to Be Single (2016)); Sebastian Stan (Captain America: Civil War (2016)). Also: Lukas Nelson and Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real perform.

Episode 135

Anthony Mackie/Rob Reiner/Maxwell

Wed, May 4, 2016

Anthony Mackie (Captain America: Civil War (2016)); director Rob Reiner (Being Charlie (2015)). Also: Maxwell performs.

Episode 136

Judy Sheindlin/Zac Posen/W. Kamau Bell

Thu, May 5, 2016

Judge Judy Sheindlin (Judge Judy (1996)); designer Zac Posen (Project Runway (2004)); comic W. Kamau Bell.

Episode 137

Lily Tomlin/Kumail Nanjiani/Ryan Hamilton

Fri, May 6, 2016

Lily Tomlin (Grace and Frankie (2015)); Kumail Nanjiani (Silicon Valley (2014)). Also: a performance by stand-up comedian Ryan Hamilton.

Episode 138

Kaley Cuoco/Dan Savage/The National

Mon, May 9, 2016

Kaley Cuoco (The Big Bang Theory (2007)); author Dan Savage. Also: The National perform.

Episode 139

Chloe Grace Moretz/Katie Couric/Brian Green/Charlamagne Tha God

Tue, May 10, 2016

Chloë Grace Moretz (Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016)); Katie Couric (Under the Gun (2016)); physicist Brian Greene. Also: Charlamagne Tha God performs.

Episode 140

Kate Beckinsale/B.J. Novak/Desiigner

Wed, May 11, 2016

Kate Beckinsale ("Love and Friendship" (2016)); B.J. Novak (The Founder (2016)). Also: Desiigner performs.

Episode 141

Ryan Gosling & Russell Crowe/Jessie Mueller/Animal Collective

Thu, May 12, 2016

Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe (The Nice Guys (2016)); Jessie Mueller (The Family (2016)). Also: Animal Collective perform.

Episode 142

Matt Bomer/Zach Woods/Nick Griffin

Fri, May 13, 2016

Matt Bomer (The Nice Guys (2016)); Zach Woods (Silicon Valley (2014)); comedian Nick Griffin.

Episode 143

Jason Sudeikis/Michael Weatherly/Megyn Kelly

Mon, May 16, 2016

Jason Sudeikis (The Angry Birds Movie (2016)); Michael Weatherly (NCIS (2003)); Megyn Kelly (Megyn Kelly Presents (2016)).

Episode 144

Anthony Anderson/Eugene Levy & Catherine O'Hara/Coldplay

Tue, May 17, 2016

Anthony Anderson (Black-ish (2014)); Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara (Schitt's Creek (2015)). Also: Coldplay perform.

Episode 145

Josh Gad/Gillian Jacobs/Band of Horses

Wed, May 18, 2016

Josh Gad (The Angry Birds Movie (2016)); Gillian Jacobs (Love (2016), Dean (2016) and Don't Think Twice (2016)). Also: Band of Horses perform.

Episode 146

Rose Byrne/Bobby Flay/Weird Al Yankovic

Thu, May 19, 2016

Rose Byrne (Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016)); chef Bobby Flay; 'Weird Al' Yankovic visits and performs.

Episode 147

Seth Rogen/Krysten Ritter/Wolf Parade

Fri, May 20, 2016

Seth Rogen (Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016)); Krysten Ritter (The Defenders (2017) and Jessica Jones (2015)). Also: rock band Wolf Parade perform.

Episode 148

Emilia Clarke/Shiri Appleby/Cynthia Erivo

Mon, May 23, 2016

Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones (2011) and Me Before You (2016)); Shiri Appleby (UnREAL (2015) and Code Black (2015)). Also: Cynthia Erivo performs.

Episode 149

Sean Hayes/Brooklyn Decker/Lewis Black

Tue, May 24, 2016

Sean Hayes (Crowded (2016)); Brooklyn Decker (Grace and Frankie (2015)); comic Lewis Black.

Episode 150

James McAvoy/Nick Swardson/Physicist Brian Greene

Wed, May 25, 2016

James McAvoy (X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)); Nick Swardson (The Do-Over (2016)); physicist Brian Greene.

Episode 151

Lizzy Caplan/Neil Young/Mike Epps

Thu, May 26, 2016

Lizzy Caplan (Now You See Me 2 (2016)); Neil Young; comic Mike Epps (Nina (2016) and Term Life (2016)).

Episode 152

Rashida Jones/Daveed Diggs/Marina Franklin/The Struts

Fri, May 27, 2016

Rashida Jones (Life in Flight (2008) and Angie Tribeca (2016)); rapper Daveed Diggs; comedian Marina Franklin (Trainwreck (2015)). Also: The Struts perform.

Episode 153

James Corden/Scott Speedman/Death Cab for Cutie

Mon, Jun 6, 2016

James Corden (The 70th Annual Tony Awards (2016) and The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015)); Scott Speedman (Animal Kingdom (2016)). Also: Death Cab for Cutie perform.

Episode 154

Jude Law/Norman Reedus/Hundred Waters, Skrillex & Chance the Rapper

Tue, Jun 7, 2016

Jude Law (Genius (2016)); Norman Reedus (The Walking Dead (2010)). Also: Hundred Waters performs with Skrillex and Chance the Rapper.

Episode 155

Laura Linney/John Leguizamo/Gary Clark Jr./Paula Robison

Wed, Jun 8, 2016

Laura Linney (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016)); John Leguizamo. Also: Gary Clark Jr. performs; and Paula Robison sits in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

Episode 156

Patrick Wilson/Gayle King/Gary Johnson & William Weld

Thu, Jun 9, 2016

Patrick Wilson (The Conjuring 2 (2016)); Gayle King (CBS Mornings (2012)); Libertarian Party presidential candidates Gov. Gary Johnson and Gov. Bill Weld.

Episode 157

David Duchovny/Aaron Tveit/Alexander Koblikov

Fri, Jun 10, 201641 mins

David Duchovny (The X-Files (1993)); Aaron Tveit (BrainDead (2016)); juggler Alexander Koblikov.

Episode 158

Bill O'Reilly/Anna Chlumsky/Aesop Rock

Mon, Jun 13, 2016

Bill O'Reilly (The Factor (1996) and "Legends and Lies" (2015)); Anna Chlumsky (Veep (2012)). Also: Aesop Rock performs.

Episode 159

Daniel Radcliffe/George Lopez/Hinds

Tue, Jun 14, 2016

Daniel Radcliffe (Now You See Me 2 (2016)); George Lopez (Lopez (2016)). Also: Horace Andy performs.

Episode 160

Liam Hemsworth/Ana Gasteyer/Paul Mecurio

Wed, Jun 15, 2016

Liam Hemsworth (Independence Day: Resurgence (2016)); Ana Gasteyer (Lady Dynamite (2016)); comedian Paul Mecurio performs.

Episode 161

Demi Lovato & Nick Jonas/Amy Ryan

Thu, Jun 16, 2016

Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas; Amy Ryan (Central Intelligence (2016)). Also: Nick Jonas performs.

Episode 162

Aaron Paul/Michael Ian Black/Silversun Pickups

Fri, Jun 17, 2016

Aaron Paul (Central Intelligence (2016)); Michael Ian Black (The Jim Gaffigan Show (2015)). Also: Silversun Pickups perform.

Episode 163

Alexander Skarsgard/Natasha Leggero/Ziggy Marley

Mon, Jun 20, 2016

Alexander Skarsgård (The Legend of Tarzan (2016)); Natasha Leggero (The Do-Over (2016) and Another Period (2013)). Also: Ziggy Marley performs.

Episode 164

Aubrey Plaza/Hugh Dancy/Andrew Zimmern

Tue, Jun 21, 2016

Aubrey Plaza (Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates (2016)); Hugh Dancy (The Path (2016)); Andrew Zimmern.

Episode 165

Uzo Aduba/Neil DeGrasse Tyson/Adia Victoria

Wed, Jun 22, 2016

Uzo Aduba (Orange Is the New Black (2013)); Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson. Also: Adia Victoria performs.

Episode 166

Sen. Bernie Sanders/Paul Dano/Rascal Flatts

Thu, Jun 23, 2016

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.); Paul Dano (Swiss Army Man (2016)). Also: Rascal Flatts perform.

Episode 167

Kevin Hart/Taylor Schilling/RuPaul

Fri, Jun 24, 2016

Kevin Hart (Central Intelligence (2016)); Taylor Schilling (Orange Is the New Black (2013)); RuPaul (RuPaul's Drag Race (2009)).

Episode 168

Kevin Love/Jenny Slate/Dierks Bentley

Mon, Jun 27, 2016

The NBA's Kevin Love; Jenny Slate (The Secret Life of Pets (2016)). Also: Dierks Bentley performs.

Episode 169

Tom Brokaw/Sara and Erin Foster/Bibi Bourelly

Tue, Jun 28, 2016

Journalist Tom Brokaw; Sara Foster and Erin Foster (Barely Famous (2015)). Also: Bibi Bourelly performs.

Episode 170

Samuel L. Jackson/Julie Klausner/Schoolboy Q

Wed, Jun 29, 2016

Samuel L. Jackson (The Legend of Tarzan (2016)); Julie Klausner (Difficult People (2015)). Also: Schoolboy Q (aka Schoolboy Q) perform.

Episode 171

Ellie Kemper/Patrick Fugit/We Are Scientists

Thu, Jun 30, 2016

Ellie Kemper (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015) and The Secret Life of Pets (2016)); Patrick Fugit (Outcast (2016)). Also: We Are Scientists perform.

Episode 172

Zachary Quinto/Natasha Lyonne/2 Chainz

Fri, Jul 1, 2016

Zachary Quinto (Star Trek Beyond (2016)); Natasha Lyonne (Orange Is the New Black (2013)). Also: rapper 2 Chainz performs.

Episode 173

Bryan Cranston/Busy Philipps/Hollywood Vampires

Mon, Jul 11, 2016

Bryan Cranston (The Infiltrator (2016) and Why Him? (2016)); Busy Philipps (Vice Principals (2016)). Also: Hollywood Vampires perform.

Episode 174

Nicholas Hoult/John Turturro/Bret Baier

Tue, Jul 12, 2016

Nicholas Hoult (Collide (2016)); John Turturro (Hands of Stone (2016)); Bret Baier (Special Report with Bret Baier (1998)).

Episode 175

Benjamin Bratt/Rob Corddry/The Shelters

Wed, Jul 13, 2016

Benjamin Bratt (The Infiltrator (2016)); Rob Corddry (Childrens Hospital (2008) and "The Hindenburg Explodes" (2016) (TV)). Also: rock band The Shelters perform.

Episode 176

Bill Maher/Michael K. Williams/Parquet Courts

Thu, Jul 14, 2016

Bill Maher (Real Time with Bill Maher (2003)); Michael Kenneth Williams (Ghostbusters (2016)). Also: Parquet Courts perform.

Episode 177

Charlie Rose, Gayle King & Norah O'Donnell/DeRay McKesson/Bonnie McFarlane

Fri, Jul 15, 2016

Charlie Rose, Gayle King and Norah O'Donnell (CBS Mornings (2012)); Black Lives Matters activist DeRay Mckesson; comedian Bonnie McFarlane performs.

Episode 178

Zoe Saldana/Jennifer Saunders/Ron Suskind

Mon, Jul 18, 2016

Stephen begins four nights of shows, taped lived during the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio; Zoe Saldaña (Star Trek Beyond (2016)); Jennifer Saunders (Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie (2016)); author Ron Suskind.

Episode 179

Keegan-Michael Key/Kathryn Hahn/Jenny Lewis & NAF

Tue, Jul 19, 2016

Keegan-Michael Key (Win It All (2017) and Storks (2016)); Kathryn Hahn (Bad Moms (2016)). Also: Jenny Lewis and NAF perform.

Episode 180

Tony Goldwyn/Mark Cuban/Lewis Black/Cory Kahaney/Wyclef Jean

Wed, Jul 20, 2016

Tony Goldwyn (Scandal (2012)); Marc Cuban (Shark Tank (2009)); Lewis Black (Better Off Single (2016)); comic Cory Kahaney; Wyclef Jean performs.

Episode 181

RNC/Sen. Elizabeth Warren/Billy Eichner/Cory Kahaney

Thu, Jul 21, 2016

Republican convention special episode. Guests: Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.); Billy Eichner (Difficult People (2015)); comic Cory Kahaney performs.

Episode 182

Jennifer Saunders/Cory Kahaney

Fri, Jul 22, 2016

Republican convention special episode. Guest: Jennifer Saunders (Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie (2016)). Also: a look back at the wild week at the RNC: unseen footage from Cleveland, Ohio.

Episode 183

Allison Janney/Anthony Weiner/Ryan Adams

Mon, Jul 25, 2016

2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia; Allison Janney (Mom (2013), Tallulah (2016) and Finding Dory (2016)); former congressman Anthony Weiner. Also: Ryan Adams performs.

Episode 184

DNC/Jeff Daniels/Bassem Youssef/Aurora

Tue, Jul 26, 2016

2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia; Jeff Daniels (Godless (2017)); comic Bassem Youssef. Also: Aurora performs.

Episode 185

DNC/John Oliver/Jai Courtney/Charlamagne Tha God/DMC

Wed, Jul 27, 2016

2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia; comedian John Oliver (Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014)); Jai Courtney (Suicide Squad (2016)); radio personality Charlamagne Tha God. Also: Darryl McDaniels (DMC) sits in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

Episode 186

DNC/Abbi Jacobson & Ilana Glazer/Doris Kearns Goodwin/Eric Andre

Thu, Jul 28, 2016

Democratic National Convention special episode includes a panel discussion with presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin; and comedians Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer (Broad City (2014)). Also: comedian Eric André performs.

Episode 187

The 2016 Democratic National Convention - A Look Back

Fri, Jul 29, 2016

A look back at the wild week at the Democratic National Convention. Also: previously unseen footage from Philadelphia.

Episode 188

Viola Davis/Simon Helberg/Declan McKenna

Mon, Aug 1, 2016

Viola Davis (Suicide Squad (2016)); Simon Helberg (Florence Foster Jenkins (2016) and The Big Bang Theory (2007)). Also: Declan McKenna performs.

Episode 189

Will Smith/Logan Lerman/Tony Bennett

Tue, Aug 2, 2016

Will Smith (Suicide Squad (2016)); Logan Lerman (Indignation (2016)). Also: Tony Bennett performs.

Episode 190

John Cena/Scott Eastwood/Aaron Neville

Wed, Aug 3, 2016

John Cena (WWE Battleground (2016)); Scott Eastwood (Suicide Squad (2016)). Also: Aaron Neville performs.

Episode 191

Jamie Dornan/Javier Munoz/Malcolm Gladwell/The O'Jays

Thu, Aug 4, 2016

Jamie Dornan (Anthropoid (2016) and The Fall (2013)); Javier Munoz (Odd Mom Out (2015)); author Malcolm Gladwell (book, "David and Goliath"). Also: The O'Jays sit in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

Episode 192

Diane Kruger/Ibtihaj Muhammad/Mark Normand

Fri, Aug 5, 2016

Diane Kruger (The Infiltrator (2016) and Fathers & Daughters (2015)); U.S. Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad. Also: Mark Normand performs stand-up.

Episode 193

Amy Schumer/Omari Hardwick/Michaela Watkins

Mon, Aug 22, 2016

Amy Schumer; Omari Hardwick (Power (2014)); Michaela Watkins (Casual (2015)).

Episode 194

Rami Malek/Tika Sumpter & Parker Sawyers/Diana Gordon

Tue, Aug 23, 2016

Rami Malek (Mr. Robot (2015) and Buster's Mal Heart (2016)); Tika Sumpter and Parker Sawyers (Southside with You (2016)). Also: Diana Gordon performs.

Episode 195

Anderson Cooper/Edgar Ramirez/Kip Moore

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

Anderson Cooper; Edgar Ramírez (Hands of Stone (2016)). Also: Kip Moore performs.

Episode 196

Sen. Tim Kaine/Tony Hale/Car Seat Headrest

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

Sen. Tim Kaine, Hillary Clinton's vice presidential running mate; Tony Hale (Yoga Hosers (2016)). Also: Car Seat Headrest perform.

Episode 197

Rachel Weisz/Kevin Smith/Spike Feresten

Fri, Aug 26, 2016

Rachel Weisz (The Light Between Oceans (2016)); filmmaker Kevin Smith (Yoga Hosers (2016)); Spike Feresten.

Episode 198

Riz Ahmed/Pedro Pascal/Angel Olsen

Mon, Aug 29, 201641 mins

Riz Ahmed (The Night Of (2016) and Jason Bourne (2016)); Pedro Pascal (Narcos (2015)). Also: Angel Olsen performs.

Episode 199

John Krasinski/Adam Brody/St. Paul & the Broken Bones

Tue, Aug 30, 2016

John Krasinski (The Hollars (2016)); Adam Brody (StartUp (2016)). Also: St. Paul & the Broken Bones perform.

Episode 200

Christian Slater/Rep. John Lewis/Chris Geere

Wed, Aug 31, 2016

Christian Slater (Mr. Robot (2015)); Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.); Chris Geere (You're the Worst (2014)).

Episode 201

Larry Wilmore/Chris Noth/Sampha

Thu, Sep 1, 2016

Larry Wilmore (The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore (2015)); Chris Noth (Tyrant (2014) and Chronically Metropolitan (2016)). Also: Sampha performs.

Episode 202

Anna Gunn/John Dickerson/Simone Giertz

Fri, Sep 2, 2016

Anna Gunn (Sully (2016)); journalist John Dickerson (Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan (1954)); inventor Simone Giertz.