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Stephen Colbert took over as host, executive producer and writer of THE LATE SHOW on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015. The comedy-variety-talk show is broadcast four nights a week from the Ed Sullivan theatre in New York.
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Stephen Colbert took over as host, executive producer and writer of THE LATE SHOW on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015. The comedy-variety-talk show is broadcast four nights a week from the Ed Sullivan theatre in New York.
Season 5 Episode Guide
173 Episodes 2019 - 2020
Episode 1
Jim Gaffigan/Ann Curry
Tue, Sep 3, 2019 41 mins
Actor Jim Gaffigan (American Dreamer (2018)); journalist Ann Curry (Chasing the Cure (2019)).
Episode 2
Vice President Joe Biden/Pixies
Wed, Sep 4, 2019 41 mins
Former Vice President and presidential candidate Joe Biden. Also: Pixies perform.
Episode 3
Mayor Pete Buttigieg/Graham Norton
Thu, Sep 5, 2019 41 mins
South Bend, Indiana mayor and presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg; Graham Norton (The Graham Norton Show (2007), novel "A Keeper").
Episode 4
Sec. Condoleezza Rice/Bill Skarsgård/Banks
Mon, Sep 9, 2019 41 mins
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice (book "To Build a Better World: Choices to End the Cold War and Create a Global Commonwealth"); actor Bill Skarsgård (It: Chapter Two (2019)). Also: Banks performs.
Episode 5
Ansel Elgort/Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey
Tue, Sep 10, 2019 41 mins
Actor Ansel Elgort (The Goldfinch (2019)); journalists Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey (book "She Said: Breaking the Sexual Harassment Story That Helped Ignite a Movement").
Episode 6
James McAvoy/Stephen King/Vampire Weekend
Wed, Sep 11, 2019 41 mins
Actor James McAvoy (It: Chapter Two (2019)); author Stephen King (novel "The Institute"). Also: Vampire Weekend performs.
Episode 7
Jake Tapper/Jon Lovett
Thu, Sep 12, 2019 41 mins
In a live broadcast after the third Democratic presidential debate, Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper (The Lead with Jake Tapper (2013)) and podcast host Jon Lovett ("Lovett or Leave It").
Episode 8
Tom Hiddleston/Marie Osmond
Mon, Sep 16, 2019 41 mins
Actor Tom Hiddleston (Broadway play "Betrayal"); talk show host Marie Osmond (The Talk (2010)).
Episode 9
Senator Elizabeth Warren/The Brady Bunch
Tue, Sep 17, 2019 41 mins
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass), Democratic presidential candidate; actors Maureen McCormick, Barry Williams, Eve Plumb, Christopher Knight, Susan Olsen and Mike Lookinland (The Brady Bunch (1969), A Very Brady Renovation (2019)).
Episode 10
Billy Crystal/Thomas Rhett
Wed, Sep 18, 2019 41 mins
Billy Crystal (comedy app "Roast 'Em"). Also: Thomas Rhett performs.
Episode 11
Taraji P. Henson/Aasif Mandvi/Kevin Camia
Thu, Sep 19, 2019 41 mins
Actress Taraji P. Henson (Empire (2015)); actor Aasif Mandvi (Evil (2019)). Also: Kevin Camia performs stand-up.
Episode 12
The Best of Season 4
Fri, Sep 20, 2019 41 mins
Stephen presents a variety of highlights from the past year, including monologues, interviews with entertainers and politicians, and sketches.
Episode 13
Paul McCartney
Mon, Sep 23, 2019 41 mins
Singer-songwriter Paul McCartney (children's book "Hey Grandude!").
Episode 14
Whoopi Goldberg/Ta-Nehisi Coates
Tue, Sep 24, 2019 41 mins
Talk show host Whoopi Goldberg (The View (1997), book "The Unqualified Hostess: I do it my way so you can too!"); author Ta-Nehisi Coates (novel "The Water Dancer").
Episode 15
Renée Zellweger/Walton Goggins/Jacinda Ardern
Wed, Sep 25, 2019 41 mins
Actress Renée Zellweger (Judy (2019)); actor Walton Goggins (The Unicorn (2019)). Also: An appearance by New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern.
Episode 16
Sen. Bernie Sanders/Brittany Howard
Thu, Sep 26, 2019 41 mins
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt), Democratic presidential candidate. Also: Brittany Howard performs.
Episode 17
Patricia Heaton/Tegan and Sara
Fri, Sep 27, 2019 41 mins
Meet Ace McDougal - just your average, everyday nerdy school kid - Well he was, until he happened to be in the wrong dentist's chair at the wrong time and accidentally said the secret code word. Next thing he knew he'd been fitted with a set of top-secret, ultra high-tech experimental braces. From that moment on he's catapulted - teeth first - into one oddball adventure after another. Now he's the kid proving you're never too nerdy to be cool.
Episode 18
Sec. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton/Wilco
Mon, Sep 30, 2019 41 mins
Meet Ace McDougal - just your average, everyday nerdy school kid - Well he was, until he happened to be in the wrong dentist's chair at the wrong time and accidentally said the secret code word. Next thing he knew he'd been fitted with a set of top-secret, ultra high-tech experimental braces. From that moment on he's catapulted - teeth first - into one oddball adventure after another. Now he's the kid proving you're never too nerdy to be cool.
Episode 19
Rachel Maddow/Thom Yorke
Tue, Oct 1, 2019 41 mins
Meet Ace McDougal - just your average, everyday nerdy school kid - Well he was, until he happened to be in the wrong dentist's chair at the wrong time and accidentally said the secret code word. Next thing he knew he'd been fitted with a set of top-secret, ultra high-tech experimental braces. From that moment on he's catapulted - teeth first - into one oddball adventure after another. Now he's the kid proving you're never too nerdy to be cool.
Episode 20
Rami Malek/Jill Soloway/Leah Bonnema
Wed, Oct 2, 2019 41 mins
Meet Ace McDougal - just your average, everyday nerdy school kid - Well he was, until he happened to be in the wrong dentist's chair at the wrong time and accidentally said the secret code word. Next thing he knew he'd been fitted with a set of top-secret, ultra high-tech experimental braces. From that moment on he's catapulted - teeth first - into one oddball adventure after another. Now he's the kid proving you're never too nerdy to be cool.
Episode 21
Carrie Underwood/Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes
Thu, Oct 3, 2019 41 mins
Carrie Underwood (album "Cry Pretty") is interviewed and performs. Also: Writer-director Kevin Smith and actor Jason Mewes (Jay and Silent Bob Reboot (2019)).
Episode 22
Pete Alonso/Jon Hamm
Fri, Oct 4, 2019 41 mins
Actor Jon Hamm (Lucy in the Sky (2019)). Also: New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso takes batting practice with Stephen.
Episode 23
Neil deGrasse Tyson/Susan Rice
Mon, Oct 7, 2019 41 mins
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson (book "Letters from an Astrophysicist"); former national security advisor Susan Rice (memoir "Tough Love: My Story of the Things Worth Fighting For").
Episode 24
Will Smith/Andrew Scott
Tue, Oct 8, 2019 41 mins
Actor Will Smith (Gemini Man (2019)); actor Andrew Scott (Fleabag (2016)).
Episode 25
Jonathan Van Ness/Brett Gelman
Wed, Oct 9, 2019 41 mins
TV personality Jonathan Van Ness (memoir "Over the Top: A Raw Journey to Self-Love"); actor Brett Gelman (Fleabag (2016)). Also: Questions for Democratic presidential candidates Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg.
Episode 26
John Oliver and Amy Sedaris/Paul McCartney/Big Thief
Thu, Oct 10, 2019 41 mins
TV host John Oliver (Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014)) and actress Amy Sedaris (At Home with Amy Sedaris (2017)) each interview Stephen; singer-songwriter Paul McCartney recalls The Beatles' stadium concerts and being knighted. Also: Big Thief performs.
Episode 27
Julie Andrews/Jonathan Groff/Yungblud feat. Dan Reynolds
Mon, Oct 21, 2019 41 mins
Actress Julie Andrews (book "Home Work: A Memoir of My Hollywood Years"); actor Jonathan Groff (off-Broadway musical "Little Shop of Horrors"). Also: Yungblud performs with Dan Reynolds.
Episode 28
John Lithgow/Camila Mendes
Tue, Oct 22, 2019 41 mins
Author John Lithgow (book "Dumpty: The Age of Trump in Verse"); actress Camila Mendes ("Riverdale"). Also: Julie Andrews and Stephen read A.A. Milne's "The King's Breakfast".
Episode 29
Ronan Farrow/Andrea Savage
Wed, Oct 23, 2019 41 mins
Journalist Ronan Farrow (book "Catch and Kill: Lies, Spies, and a Conspiracy to Protect Predators"); writer-producer-actress Andrea Savage (I'm Sorry (2017)).
Episode 30
Steve Carell/Toby Keith
Thu, Oct 24, 2019 41 mins
Actor Steve Carell (The Morning Show (2019)). Also: Toby Keith performs.
Episode 31
Eddie Murphy/Ree Drummond
Fri, Oct 25, 2019 41 mins
Actor Eddie Murphy (Dolemite Is My Name (2019)). Also: Ree Drummond (The Pioneer Woman (2011)) makes shrimp with grits and cocktails, and a Halloween dessert.
Episode 32
Queen Latifah/Radhika Jones
Mon, Oct 28, 2019 41 mins
Actress Queen Latifah (The Little Mermaid Live! (2019)); Vanity Fair editor-in-chief Radhika Jones (book "Vanity Fair's Women on Women").
Episode 33
Jennifer Aniston/Thomas Middleditch
Tue, Oct 29, 2019 41 mins
Actress Jennifer Ansiton (The Morning Show (2019)); actor Thomas Middleditch (Silicon Valley (2014)).
Episode 34
Norman Reedus/Cynthia Erivo/Miranda Lambert
Wed, Oct 30, 2019 41 mins
Actor Norman Reedus (The Walking Dead (2010)); actress Cynthia Erivo (Harriet (2019)). Also: Miranda Lambert performs.
Episode 35
Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Thu, Oct 31, 2019 41 mins
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi discusses the House vote to open an impeachment inquiry.
Episode 36
Conan O'Brien/Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson/Rob Corddry
Fri, Nov 1, 2019 41 mins
TV host Conan O'Brien (Conan (2010)) and rapper-producer Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson each interview Stephen; actor Rob Corddry (The Unicorn (2019)). Also: Stephen answers audience questions.
Episode 37
Tim McGraw/Sen. Sherrod Brown
Mon, Nov 4, 2019 41 mins
Country singer Tim McGraw (book "Grit and Grace: Train the Mind, Train the Body, Own Your Life"); Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) (book "Desk 88: Eight Progressive Senators Who Changed America").
Episode 38
Elizabeth Banks/Amy Klobuchar/King Princess
Tue, Nov 5, 2019 41 mins
Writer-director-actress Elizabeth Banks (Charlie's Angels (2019)); 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn).
Episode 39
Helen Mirren & Ian McKellen/Kids from MasterChef Junior
Wed, Nov 6, 2019 41 mins
Actress Helen Mirren and actor Ian McKellen (The Good Liar (2019)). Also: Kid contestants from MasterChef Junior (2013) (cookbook "MasterChef Junior Bakes!") make desserts.
Episode 40
John Dickerson/King Princess
Thu, Nov 7, 2019 41 mins
Journalist John Dickerson (60 Minutes (1968)) discusses the presidential race and the impeachment inquiry. Also: King Princess performs.
Episode 41
Liev Schreiber/Daniel Kaluuya/Cold War Kids
Tue, Nov 12, 2019 41 mins
Actor Liev Schreiber (Ray Donovan (2013)); actor Daniel Kaluuya (Queen & Slim (2019)). Also: Cold War Kids perform.
Episode 42
Tim Robbins/Nicolle Wallace
Wed, Nov 13, 2019 41 mins
Actor Tim Robbins (Dark Waters (2019)); political analyst Nicolle Wallace (Deadline: White House with Nicolle Wallace (2017)).
Episode 43
Mark Ruffalo/Andy Cohen/Thom Yorke
Thu, Nov 14, 2019 44 mins
Actor Mark Ruffalo (Dark Waters (2019)); TV host Andy Cohen (Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009)). Also: Thom Yorke performs.
Episode 44
David Harbour/Karen Olivo and Aaron Tveit/Moulin Rouge!
Fri, Nov 15, 2019 41 mins
Actor David Harbour (Stranger Things (2016)); Karen Olivo and Aaron Tveit (musical "Moulin Rouge!") are interviewed and perform.
Episode 45
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern/Adam Driver/The 1975
Mon, Nov 18, 2019 41 mins
New Zealand Week begins with Stephen visiting Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern; actor Adam Driver (Marriage Story (2019)). Also: The 1975 performs.
Episode 46
Helena Bonham Carter/Lady Antebellum/Lucy Lawless/Bret McKenzie
Tue, Nov 19, 2019 41 mins
Actress Lucy Lawless and actor Bret McKenzie teach Stephen how to eat, talk and act like a New Zealander; actress Helena Bonham Carter (The Crown (2016)); Lady Antebellum perform.
Episode 47
Stephen Plays Rugby/John Heilemann and Alex Wagner
Wed, Nov 20, 2019 41 mins
In a live show after the fifth Democratic presidential debate, Stephen plays rugby with the New Zealand All Blacks; journalists John Heilemann and Alex Wagner (The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016)).
Episode 48
New Lord of the Rings/Sen. Kamala Harris/Lady Antebellum
Thu, Nov 21, 2019 41 mins
Stephen makes a new Lord of the Rings trilogy with Peter Jackson; Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif), Democratic presidential candidate. Also: Lady Antebellum performs.
Episode 49
New Zealand Outdoors/Daniel Craig/Lena Waithe
Fri, Nov 22, 2019 41 mins
Stephen explores the outdoors in New Zealand; actor Daniel Craig (Knives Out (2019)); writer-producer Lena Waithe (Queen & Slim (2019)).
Episode 50
Robert De Niro/J.J. Abrams
Mon, Nov 25, 2019 41 mins
Actor Robert De Niro (The Irishman (2019)); writer-director J.J. Abrams (Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019)).
Episode 51
Paul Rudd/Adrienne Warren
Tue, Nov 26, 2019 41 mins
Actor Paul Rudd (Living with Yourself (2019)); actress Adrienne Warren (Broadway's "Tina: The Tina Turner Musical").
Episode 52
LL Cool J/José Andrés
Wed, Nov 27, 2019 41 mins
Actor LL Cool J (NCIS: Los Angeles (2009)); chef José Andrés (cookbook "Vegetables Unleashed") is interviewed and makes Thanksgiving dinner.
Episode 53
Eddie Redmayne/Joe Pera/Pharrell Williams
Wed, Dec 4, 2019 41 mins
Actor Eddie Redmayne (The Aeronauts (2019)); comic Joe Pera (Joe Pera Talks with You (2018)). Also: Pharrell Williams performs.
Episode 54
Scarlett Johansson/The Weeknd
Thu, Dec 5, 2019 41 mins
Actress Scarlett Johansson (Marriage Story (2019)). Also: The Weeknd performs.
Episode 55
Pharrell Williams/Chris Parnell/The Weeknd
Fri, Dec 6, 2019 41 mins
Singer-songwriter Pharrell Williams (The Black Godfather (2019)); actor Chris Parnell (Rick and Morty (2013)). Also: The Weeknd performs.
Episode 56
Saoirse Ronan/Tom Brokaw
Mon, Dec 9, 2019 41 mins
Actress Saoirse Ronan (Little Women (2019)); journalist Tom Brokaw;
Episode 57
Ed Harris/Florence Pugh/Jon Batiste
Tue, Dec 10, 2019 41 mins
Actor Ed Harris (Broadway play "To Kill a Mockingbird"); actress Florence Pugh (Little Women (2019)). Also: Jon Batiste performs.
Episode 58
Clive Owen/Ambassador Samantha Power/Thomas Rhett
Wed, Dec 11, 2019 41 mins
Actor Clive Owen (The Song of Names (2019)); former U.N. Ambassador Samantha Power (memoir "The Education of an Idealist"). Also: Thomas Rhett performs.
Episode 59
Adam Schiff/Sharon Van Etten/Norah Jones
Thu, Dec 12, 2019 41 mins
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif), chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, discusses the impeachment investigation.
Episode 60
Mark Harmon/Caitlin Weierhauser
Fri, Dec 13, 2019 41 mins
Actor Mark Harmon (NCIS (2003)); the cast of Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019) answers questions from the staff. Also: Caitlin Weierhauser performs stand-up.
Episode 61
Aaron Paul/Idina Menzel
Mon, Dec 16, 2019 41 mins
Actor Aaron Paul (Truth Be Told (2019)) discusses his Dos Hombres mezcal. Also: Idina Menzel performs.
Episode 62
Jamie Foxx
Tue, Dec 17, 2019 44 mins
Actor Jamie Foxx (Just Mercy (2019)). Also: Stephen is joined by Tony the Tiger in an effort to promote school sports.
Episode 63
Charlize Theron/Martha Stewart/John Lithgow
Wed, Dec 18, 2019 41 mins
Actress Charlize Theron (Bombshell (2019)); Stephen has a contentious interview with Rudy Giuliani. Also: Martha Stewart (cookbook "Martha Stewart's Cookie Perfection") makes Christmas cookies and cocktails.
Episode 64
Jennifer Hudson/Jonathan Pryce/Sharon Van Etten feat. Norah Jones
Thu, Dec 19, 2019 41 mins
Actress Jennifer Hudson (Cats (2019)); actor Jonathan Pryce (The Two Popes (2019)). Also: Sharon Van Etten performs with Norah Jones.
Episode 65
Jane Fonda/Tan France/Miranda Lambert
Mon, Jan 6, 2020 41 mins
Jane Fonda discusses her Fire Drill Fridays climate change protests; Tan France (Next in Fashion (2020)). Also: Miranda Lambert performs.
Episode 66
Rose Byrne and Bobby Cannavale/Jamie Oliver/Kate Willett
Tue, Jan 7, 2020 41 mins
Actors Rose Byrne (Like a Boss (2020)) and Bobby Cannavale (play "Medea"); Jamie Oliver (cookbook "Ultimate Veg") makes mushroom Stroganoff and an angry bean salad. Also: Kate Willett performs stand-up.
Episode 67
Larry David/Pedro Gonzalez
Wed, Jan 8, 2020 41 mins
Actor Larry David (Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)). Also: Pedro Gonzalez performs stand-up.
Episode 68
Senator Bernie Sanders/Penn Badgley
Thu, Jan 9, 2020 41 mins
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt) discusses his presidential campaign and the impeachment situation; actor Penn Badgley (You (2018)).
Episode 69
Laura Dern/Kesha
Fri, Jan 10, 2020 41 mins
Actress Laura Dern (Marriage Story (2019), Little Women (2019)). Also: Kesha (album "High Road") is interviewed and performs with Big Freedia.
Episode 70
Joe Scarborough & Mika Brzezinski/TINA: The Tina Turner Musical
Mon, Jan 13, 2020 41 mins
TV hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski (Morning Joe (2007)). Also: A performance by the cast of Broadway's "TINA: The Tina Turner Musical".
Episode 71
Mayor Michael Bloomberg
Tue, Jan 14, 2020 41 mins
In a live show following the seventh Democratic presidential debate, Stephen talks with former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg. Also: Stephen answers questions from the audience.
Episode 72
Andrew Yang/Abby McEnany
Wed, Jan 15, 2020 41 mins
Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang; actress Abby McEnany (Work in Progress (2019)).
Episode 73
Josh Gad/Tamron Hall/Tiana Major9 & Earthgang
Thu, Jan 16, 2020 41 mins
Actor Josh Gad (Avenue 5 (2020)); TV host Tamron Hall (Tamron Hall (2019)). Also: Tiana Major9 and Earthgang perform.
Episode 74
Jim Gaffigan/Tom Steyer
Mon, Jan 20, 2020 41 mins
Comic Jim Gaffigan (Troop Zero (2019)); Tom Steyer, 2020 Democratic presidential candidate;
Episode 75
Patrick Stewart/Dick Cavett
Tue, Jan 21, 2020 41 mins
Actor Patrick Stewart (Star Trek: Picard (2020)); TV personality Dick Cavett;
Episode 76
John Mulaney/Fortune Feimster
Wed, Jan 22, 2020
Comic John Mulaney (Dickinson (2019) and John Mulaney & the Sack Lunch Bunch (2019)); comic Fortune Feimster (Fortune Feimster: Sweet & Salty (2020));
Episode 77
Chris Cuomo/David Alan Grier/Jon Stewart
Thu, Jan 23, 2020
Journalist Chris Cuomo; actor David Alan Grier (Broadway's "A Soldier's Play"). Also: Jon Stewart.
Episode 78
Antonio Banderas/Jay Hernandez/Coyote Peterson
Tue, Jan 28, 2020
Actor Antonio Banderas ("Dolittle" and "Pain and Glory"); actor Jay Hernandez ("Magnum P.I."); YouTuber Coyote Peterson;
Episode 79
Steve Martin/Steep Canyon Rangers
Wed, Jan 29, 2020
Steve Martin talks and performs with the Steep Canyon Rangers;
Episode 80
Samantha Bee/Michael Stipe
Thu, Jan 30, 2020
Comedian and TV hostess Samantha Bee; singer/songwriter Michael Stipe;
Episode 81
Edie Falco/Fortune Feimster/Algiers/The Cast of Cheer
Fri, Jan 31, 2020
Actress Edie Falco (Tommy (2020)); comic Fortune Feimster. Also: Algiers performs; the cast of Cheer (2020) presents a motivational sponsor.
Episode 82
James Taylor/Rob McElhenney/Moses Sumney
Mon, Feb 3, 2020
Singer/songwriter James Taylor; actor Rob McElhenney ("Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet"); Moses Sumney performs;
Episode 83
John Leguizamo/Philip Rucker/Carol Leonnig
Tue, Feb 4, 2020
Actor John Leguizamo ("The Night Clerk"); journalists Philip Rucker and Carol Leonnig;
Episode 84
Jim Carrey/Michael Kiwanuka
Wed, Feb 5, 2020
Actor Jim Carrey ("Sonic the Hedgehog"); Michael Kiwanuka performs;
Episode 85
Pete Buttigieg/Patton Oswalt
Thu, Feb 6, 2020
Pete Buttigieg, 2020 Democratic presidential candidate; actor Patton Oswalt ("The Goldbergs", "BoJack Horseman", and "A.P. Bio");
Episode 86
Joe Mantegna/Coyote Peterson
Fri, Feb 7, 2020
Singer James Taylor; actor Joe Mantegna ("Criminal Minds"); wildlife educator Coyote Peterson; Michael Kiwanuka performs;
Episode 87
John Oliver/Alex Ebert
Mon, Feb 10, 2020
TV host John Oliver ("Last Week Tonight with John Oliver"); Alex Ebert performs;
Episode 88
Julia Louis-Dreyfus/Moses Sumney
Tue, Feb 11, 2020 40 mins
Actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus ("Downhill"); Moses Sumney performs;
Episode 89
Will Ferrell
Wed, Feb 12, 2020
Actor Will Ferrell ("Downhill");
Episode 90
James Marsden/Sam Heughan/John Oliver
Thu, Feb 13, 2020
Actor James Marsden ("Sonic the Hedgehog"); actor Sam Heughan ("Outlander"); TV host John Oliver ("Last Week Tonight with John Oliver");
Episode 91
Tyra Banks/Rahm Emanuel/Hailee Steinfeld
Mon, Feb 24, 2020
Model Tyra Banks ("Modelland"); former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel (book, "The Nation City"); Hailee Steinfeld performs;
Episode 92
Chris Christie/Nathaniel Rateliff
Tue, Feb 25, 2020
Former Gov. Chris Christie; Nathaniel Rateliff performs;
Episode 93
Jason Segel/Charlotte Alter/Elizabeth Warren
Wed, Feb 26, 2020
Actor Jason Segel ("Dispatches From Elsewhere"); journalist Charlotte Alter; Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass), 2020 Democratic presidential candidate;
Episode 94
John Turturro/Charlamagne Tha God/Kaleo
Thu, Feb 27, 2020
Actor John Turturro ("The Jesus Rolls"); radio personality Charlamagne Tha God; Kaleo perform;
Episode 95
Tyra Banks/Coyote Peterson
Fri, Feb 28, 2020 40 mins
TV personality Tyra Banks (theme park, "Model Land"); TV host Coyote Peterson ("Coyote Peterson: Brave the Wild");
Episode 96
Ty Burrell/John Heilemann/James Taylor
Mon, Mar 2, 2020 40 mins
Actor Ty Burrell ("Modern Family"); journalist John Heilemann; James Taylor performs;
Episode 97
Anthony Mackie/Susan Glasser/David Alan Grier
Tue, Mar 3, 2020 40 mins
Actor Anthony Mackie ("The Woman in the Window"); journalist Susan Glasser. Also: David Alan Grier celebrates Black Future Month.
Episode 98
Chris Hayes/David Chang
Wed, Mar 4, 2020 40 mins
Journalist Chris Hayes ("All In with Chris Hayes"); TV personality David Chang;
Episode 99
Keith Urban/Casey Wilson
Thu, Mar 5, 2020 40 mins
Keith Urban (55th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards (2020)) talks and performs; actress Casey Wilson (Black Monday (2019));
Episode 100
Neil deGrasse Tyson/Hannah Einbinder/Ty Burrell
Fri, Mar 6, 2020 40 mins
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson (Cosmos: Possible Worlds (2020)); comic Hannah Einbinder; actor Ty Burrell (Modern Family (2009));
Episode 101
John Krasinski/Rachael & Vilray
Mon, Mar 9, 2020
Actor John Krasinski (A Quiet Place Part II (2020)); Rachael and Vilray perform;
Episode 102
Charles Barkley/Peter Sarsgaard
Tue, Mar 10, 2020 40 mins
Former professional basketball player Charles Barkley; actor Peter Sarsgaard ("Best Summer Ever");
Episode 103
Hank Azaria/Suzy Nakamura
Wed, Mar 11, 2020 40 mins
Actor Hank Azaria ("Brockmire"); actress Suzy Nakamura ("Avenue 5");
Episode 104
Sanjay Gupta
Thu, Mar 12, 2020 40 mins
Due to COVID-19 pandemic, the normal show with audience and guests is replaced with a taped rehearsal where Stephen and his crew try to kick back and relax while covering the pandemic and politics with Dr. Sanjay Gupta as their sole guest.
Episode 105
John Oliver
Mon, Mar 30, 2020 40 mins
Stephen Colbert from home; TV host John Oliver (Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014));
Episode 106
Daniel Radcliffe/Jonathan Karl
Tue, Mar 31, 2020 40 mins
Actor Daniel Radcliffe; journalist Jonathan Karl (book, "Front Row at the Trump Show");
Episode 107
Ryan Reynolds
Wed, Apr 1, 2020
Stephen Colbert from home; actor Ryan Reynolds;
Episode 108
Alicia Keys/Nancy Pelosi
Thu, Apr 2, 2020 40 mins
Stephen Colbert from home; Alicia Keys talks and performs; Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif), U.S. Speaker of the House;
Episode 109
Chance the Rapper/Jim James/Thomas Lennon
Mon, Apr 6, 2020
Music artist Chance the Rapper; Jim James performs; actor Thomas Lennon ("Reno 911");
Episode 110
Conan O'Brien/Michael Stipe
Tue, Apr 7, 2020
TV host Conan O'Brien (Conan (2010)); Michael Stipe performs;
Episode 111
Bernie Sanders/Brandi Carlile
Wed, Apr 8, 2020 40 mins
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt); Brandi Carlile performs a musical tribute to John Prine;
Episode 112
Jon Favreau/Jon Lovett/Tommy Vietor/Jon Meacham/Dave Matthews
Thu, Apr 9, 2020
Podcast Pod Save America (2017) hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor; presidential historian Jon Meacham; Dave Matthews performs a musical tribute to John Prine;
Episode 113
Matthew McConaughey/Sam Hunt
Mon, Apr 13, 2020 40 mins
Actor Matthew McConaughey; Sam Hunt performs;
Episode 114
Dr. Jonathan LaPook/Cate Blanchett
Tue, Apr 14, 2020 40 mins
Stephen Colbert from home; Dr. Jonathan LaPook, CBS News chief medical correspondent; actress Cate Blanchett ("Stateless" and "Mrs. America");
Episode 115
Shaquille O'Neal/Jessica Meir/Matt Berninger
Wed, Apr 15, 2020
Retired professional basketball player Shaquille O'Neal; astronaut Jessica Meir; Matt Berninger performs;
Episode 116
Phoebe Waller-Bridge/Christine and the Queens/Steve Martin
Thu, Apr 16, 2020 40 mins
Actress/writer Phoebe Waller-Bridge ("Fleabag" and "No Time to Die"); Christine and the Queens perform; actor Steve Martin;
Episode 117
Trevor Noah/Jose Andres/Willie, Lukas, and Micah Nelson
Mon, Apr 20, 2020 40 mins
Stephen Colbert at home; TV host Trevor Noah ("The Daily Show"); chef Jose Andres; Willie, Lukas, and Micah Nelson perform;
Episode 118
Michael Moore/Brett Eldredge
Tue, Apr 21, 2020 40 mins
Stephen Colbert at home; Michael Moore; Brett Eldredge performs;
Episode 119
Nathan Lane/Chef Jose Andres
Wed, Apr 22, 2020 40 mins
Stephen Colbert from home; actor Nathan Lane ("Penny Dreadful: City of Angels"); chef Jose Andres;
Episode 120
Claire Danes/Mandy Patinkin/Bill Gates
Thu, Apr 23, 2020
Stephen Colbert from home; actors Claire Danes and Mandy Patinkin ("Homeland"); Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft;
Episode 121
John Mulaney/John Fogerty
Mon, Apr 27, 2020 40 mins
Stephen Colbert from home; comic John Mulaney; John Fogerty performs;
Episode 122
Jake Gyllenhaal/Stephen King/M. Ward
Tue, Apr 28, 2020
Stephen Colbert from home; actor Jake Gyllenhaal; M. Ward performs;
Episode 123
Amy Klobuchar/Pete Buttigieg/Haim
Wed, Apr 29, 2020
Stephen Colbert from home; Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.); Pete Buttigieg, former mayor of South Bend, Ind.; Haim perform;
Episode 124
Chuck Schumer/Paul Giamatti
Thu, Apr 30, 2020 40 mins
Stephen Colbert from home; U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.); actor Paul Giamatti ("Billions");
Episode 125
Thandie Newton/Ina Garten/John Mulaney
Fri, May 1, 2020 40 mins
Stephen Colbert from home; actress Thandie Newton ("Westworld"); chef Ina Garten; comic John Mulaney ("Saturday Night Live");
Episode 126
Anderson Cooper/Mark Foster
Mon, May 4, 2020 40 mins
Stephen Colbert from home; TV host Anderson Cooper ("Anderson Cooper 360" and "CNN Newsroom"); Mark Foster performs;
Episode 127
Stephen King/Sheryl Crow
Tue, May 5, 2020 40 mins
Stephen Colbert from home; author Stephen King; Sheryl Crow performs;
Episode 128
Robert De Niro/Randy Newman
Wed, May 6, 2020 40 mins
Stephen Colbert from home; actor Robert De Niro; Randy Newman; columnist Alison Roman;
Episode 129
Gov. Andrew Cuomo/Christine & the Queens
Thu, May 7, 2020 40 mins
Stephen Colbert from home; Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D-NY); Christine and the Queens performs;
Episode 130
Jake Tapper/Tame Impala
Mon, May 11, 2020
Stephen Colbert from home; journalist Jake Tapper ("State of the Union with Jake Tapper"); Tame Impala perform;
Episode 131
Christine Baranski/Ellie Kemper
Tue, May 12, 2020 40 mins
Stephen Colbert at home; actress Christine Baranski ("The Good Fight"); actress Ellie Kemper ("The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Revendend");
Episode 132
Hugh Laurie/Benjamin Gibbard
Wed, May 13, 2020 40 mins
Stephen Colbert from home; actor Hugh Laurie ("Avenue 5"); Benjamin Gibbard performs;
Episode 133
John Lithgow/Alison Roman
Fri, Aug 14, 2020 40 mins
Stephen Colbert from home; actor John Lithgow ("Perry Mason"); author Alison Roman;
Episode 134
Kumail Nanjiani/Andra Day/Elmo
Mon, May 18, 2020
Stephen Colbert from home; actor Kumail Nanjiani ("The Love Birds"); Andra Day performs; special appearance by Elmo;
Episode 135
Gayle King/Amy Sedaris
Tue, May 19, 2020 40 mins
Stephen Colbert from home; TV hostess Gayle King ("CBS This Morning"); actress Amy Sedaris ("Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Revereand" and "At Home with Amy Sedaris");
Episode 136
Keegan-Michael Key/Wilco
Wed, May 20, 2020
Stephen Colbert from home; actor Steve Carell; TV host Keegan-Michael Key ("Game On"); Wilco performs; actor Nick Kroll;
Episode 137
Joe Biden/Milky Chance/Jack Johnson
Thu, May 21, 2020
Stephen Colbert from home; Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden; Milky Chance and Jack Johnson perform;
Episode 138
Killer Mike/Chris Hayes
Mon, Jun 1, 2020
Stephen Colbert at home; rapper Killer Mike; journalist Chris Hayes; Brian Wilson performs;
Episode 139
Keegan-Michael Key/Wes Moore
Tue, Jun 2, 2020 40 mins
Stephen Colbert at home; TV host Keegan-Michael Key (Game On! (2020)); Wes Moore, CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation;
Episode 140
Charlamagne Tha God/Tunde Adebimpe
Wed, Jun 3, 2020 40 mins
Stephen Colbert from home; TV personality Charlamagne Tha God; Kristen Bell; Tunde Adebimpe performs;
Episode 141
Cory Booker/Andrew Ross Sorkin/Brian Wilson
Thu, Jun 4, 2020
Stephen Colbert from home; Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.); journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin ("Squawk Box"); Brian Wilson performs;
Episode 142
Karen Bass/Judd Apatow
Fri, Jun 5, 2020
Stephen Colbert from home; Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif), Congressional Black Caucus chair; filmmaker Judd Apatow (The King of Staten Island (2020)); journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin ("Squawk Box"); Grace Potter performs with Jackson Browne, Marcus King, Lucius;
Episode 143
Chris Wallace/Emmanuel Acho
Tue, Jun 9, 2020 40 mins
Stephen Colbert from home; journalist Chris Wallace (book, "Countdown 1945: The Extraordinary Story of the Atomic Bomb and the 116 Days That Changed the World"); sports analyst Emmanuel Acho; The Flaming Lips perform;
Episode 144
Stacey Abrams/Megan Rapinoe/The Flaming Lips
Wed, Jun 10, 2020
Stephen Colbert from home; Stacey Abrams, Fair Fight Action founder; professional soccer player Megan Rapinoe; The Flaming Lips perform;
Episode 145
Wesley Lowery/Judd Apatow
Thu, Jun 11, 2020
Stephen Colbert from home; Washington Post reporter Wesley Lowery; filmmaker Judd Apatow ("The King of Staten Island");
Episode 146
John Dickerson/Black Pumas
Mon, Jun 15, 2020 40 mins
Stephen Colbert from home; journalist John Dickerson (book, "The Hardest Job in the World: The American Presidency"); Black Pumas perform Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car";
Episode 147
Hasan Minhaj/Jason Isbell/400 Unit
Tue, Jun 16, 2020
Stephen Colbert from home; TV personality Hasan Minhaj; Jason Isbelle and the 400 Unit perform;
Episode 148
Kamala Harris/Milky Chance/Jack Johnson
Wed, Jun 17, 2020
Stephen Colbert from home; Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif); Milky Chance and Jack Johnson perform;
Episode 149
Sherrilyn Ifill/Mike Birbiglia
Thu, Jun 18, 2020 40 mins
Stephen Colbert from home; Sherrilyn Ifill, President of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund; comic Mike Birbiglia ("Billions");
Episode 150
James Corden/Laura Benanti/Bright Eyes
Mon, Jun 22, 2020 40 mins
Stephen Colbert from home; talk show host James Corden (The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015)); actress Laura Benanti (Worth (2020)); Bright Eyes perform;
Episode 151
John Bolton/Noah Cyrus & Billy Ray Cyrus
Tue, Jun 23, 2020
Stephen Colbert from home; John Bolton, former national security advisor; Noah Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus perform;
Episode 152
Jon Stewart
Wed, Jun 24, 2020 40 mins
Stephen Colbert from home; comic/director Jon Stewart (Irresistible (2020));
Episode 153
Ibram X. Kendi/Patton Oswalt
Thu, Jun 25, 2020
Stephen Colbert from home; author Ibram X. Kendi; comic Patton Oswalt ("Adventures in Wonder Park");
Episode 154
Norah O'Donnell/IDK
Mon, Jul 13, 2020 40 mins
Stephen Colbert hosts from home; anchor/managing editor Norah O'Donnell (The CBS Evening News (1941)); IDK performs;
Episode 155
Tom Hanks/Noah Cyrus/Billy Ray Cyrus
Tue, Jul 14, 2020
Stephen Colbert hosts from home; actor Tom Hanks (Greyhound (2020)); Noah Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus perform;
Episode 156
Ricky Gervais/Noah Cyrus/Billy Ray Cyrus
Wed, Jul 15, 2020
Stephen Colbert hosts from home; comic Ricky Gervais (After Life (2019)); comic W. Kamau Bell; Noah Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus perform;
Episode 157
W. Kamau Bell/The Chicks
Thu, Jul 16, 2020 40 mins
Stephen Colbert hosts from home; comic W. Kamau Bell; The Chicks talk and perform;
Episode 158
Andy Cohen/Phoebe Bridgers
Mon, Jul 20, 2020 40 mins
Stephen Colbert hosts from home; TV host Andy Cohen (Quibi's "The Andy Cohen Diaries"); Phoebe Bridgers performs;
Episode 159
Greta Thunberg/Keegan-Michael Key
Tue, Jul 21, 2020
Stephen Colbert hosts from home; activist Greta Thunberg; actor Keegan-Michael Key ("The Prom");
Episode 160
Mary Trump/Kristen Bell
Wed, Jul 22, 2020 40 mins
Stephen Colbert hosts from home; author Mary Trump (book, "Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World's Most Dangerous Man"); actress Kristen Bell ("Central Park" and "The Good Place");
Episode 161
Ava DuVernay/Kristen Bell/Ben Folds
Thu, Jul 23, 2020 40 mins
Stephen Colbert hosts from home; filmmaker Ava DuVernay ("Cherish the Day" and "Queen Sugar"); actress Kristen Bell ("Central Park" and "The Good Place"); Ben Folds performs;
Episode 162
Jon LaPook/Maroon 5
Mon, Aug 10, 2020 40 mins
Stephen Colbert hosts from home; Dr. Jon LaPook; Maroon 5 performs;
Episode 163
Laura Linney
Tue, Aug 11, 2020
Stephen Colbert hosts from home; actress Laura Linney ("Ozark" and "The Roads Not Taken");
Episode 164
Jason Sudeikis/April Ryan
Wed, Aug 12, 2020 40 mins
Actor Jason Sudeikis ("Ted Lasso"); journalist April Ryan;
Episode 165
John Heilemann/Mark McKinnon/Alex Wagner
Thu, Aug 13, 2020 40 mins
Journalists John Heilemann and Alex Wagner; political advisor Mark McKinnon;
Episode 166
Susan Rice/Sheryl Crow
Mon, Aug 17, 2020 40 mins
Susan Rice, former national security advisor; Sheryl Cross performs;
Episode 167
Elizabeth Warren/Regina Spektor
Tue, Aug 18, 2020 41 mins
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass); Regina Spektor performs;
Episode 168
Bernie Sanders/Nathaniel Rateliff
Wed, Aug 19, 2020 40 mins
Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.); Jon Batiste and Nathaniel Rateliff perform;
Episode 169
Hillary Rodham Clinton/The Killers
Fri, Aug 21, 2020 41 mins
Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton; The Killers perform;
Episode 170
Jon Favreau/Jon Lovett/Tommy Vietor/Tim McGraw/Laura Benanti
Mon, Aug 24, 2020 40 mins
Podcast "Pod Save America" hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor; Tim McGraw performs; actress Laura Benanti;
Episode 171
Bland of Opportunity
Tue, Aug 25, 2020 39 mins
Former Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-SC); actors Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter ("Bill and Ted Face the Music");
Episode 172
Nancy Pelosi/Lucinda Williams
Wed, Aug 26, 2020 40 mins
Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif), U.S. Speaker of the House; Lucinda Williams performs;
Episode 173
Chris Christie/Gregory Porter
Fri, Aug 28, 2020 40 mins
Former Gov. Chris Christie (R-N.J.); Gregory Porter performs;
