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The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Season 8 Episodes
Season 8 Episode Guide
110 Episodes 2022 - 2023
Episode 1
Alex Wagner; Roy Wood Jr
Tue, Sep 6, 2022 60 mins
Alex Wagner and Roy Wood Jr. are spotlighted.
Episode 2
Gayle King; Tony Dokoupil; Nate Burleson; Betty Gilpin
Wed, Sep 7, 2022 60 mins
Gayle King, Tony Doupil, Nate Burleson, and Betty Gilpin are spotlighted.
Episode 3
Ryan Reynolds; Rob McElhenney; James Taylor
Thu, Sep 8, 2022 60 mins
Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney, and James Taylor are spotlighted.
Episode 4
Robert De Niro; Ethan Hawke; St. Vincent
Tue, Sep 13, 2022 60 mins
Robert De Niro takes "The Colbert Questionert"' Ethan Hawke takes "The Colbert Questionert." Also: a performance by St. Vincent.
Episode 5
Steve Carell; Phoenix
Wed, Sep 14, 2022 60 mins
Steve Carell. Also: a performance by Phoenix.
Episode 6
Queen Latifah; Nina Totenberg
Thu, Sep 15, 2022 60 mins
Queen Latifah; and Nina Totenberg.
Episode 7
Ana de Armas; Ken Burns; Sudan Archives
Mon, Sep 19, 2022 60 mins
Ana de Armas; Ken Burns; Performance by Sudan Archives.
Episode 8
Billy Eichner; Samantha Power
Tue, Sep 20, 2022 60 mins
Billy Eichner and Samantha Power are spotlighted.
Episode 9
Olivia Wilde; Dmytro Kuleba
Wed, Sep 21, 2022 60 mins
Olivia Wilde; Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.
Episode 10
Neil deGrasse Tyson/Phil Rosenthal
Thu, Sep 22, 2022 60 mins
Neil DeGrasse Tyson and Sudan Archives are spotlighted.
Episode 11
Sigourney Weaver; Zeeko Zaki
Mon, Sep 26, 2022 60 mins
Sigourney Weaver; and Zeeko Zaki ("FBI").
Episode 12
Samuel L. Jackson; Clarissa Ward
Tue, Sep 27, 2022 60 mins
Samuel L. Jackson; and Clarissa Ward.
Episode 13
Anderson Cooper; Sosie Bacon
Wed, Sep 28, 2022 60 mins
Anderson Cooper; and Sosie Bacon ("Smile").
Episode 14
George Clooney; Alex G.
Thu, Sep 29, 2022 60 mins
George Clooney. Also: Alex G. performs.
Episode 15
Nancy Pelosi; Armando Iannucci
Mon, Oct 3, 2022 60 mins
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Cal.); and Armando Iannucci.
Episode 16
Maggie Haberman; Stephen Colbert Presents: Tooning Out the News
Tue, Oct 4, 2022 60 mins
Maggie Haberman (New York Times). Also: "Stephen Colbert Presents: Tooning Out the News."
Episode 17
Dr. Anthony Fauci; Cody Keenan
Wed, Oct 5, 2022 60 mins
Dr. Anthony Fauci; and Cody Keenan.
Episode 18
Cate Blanchett; Domhnall Gleeson; First Drafts with Evie Colbert
Thu, Oct 6, 2022 60 mins
Cate Blanchett; and Domhnall Gleeson. Also: "First Drafts with Evie Colbert."
Episode 19
Colin Farrell & Brendan Gleeson; Paul Mecurio
Mon, Oct 10, 2022 60 mins
Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson; Paul Mecurio.
Episode 20
John Lithgow; Wendell Pierce
Tue, Oct 11, 2022 60 mins
John Lithgow; and Wendell Pierce.
Episode 21
George Stephanopoulos; Marcia Gay Harden
Wed, Oct 12, 2022 60 mins
George Stephanopoulos; and Marcia Gay Harden.
Episode 22
Jeremy Strong; Ed Sheeran
Thu, Oct 13, 2022 60 mins
Jeremy Strong; and Ed Sheeran, who also performs.
Episode 23
Pete Buttigieg/Ina Garten
Mon, Oct 24, 2022 60 mins
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg; and Ina Garten.
Episode 24
Eddie Redmayne; George R.R. Martin
Tue, Oct 25, 2022 60 mins
Eddie Redmayne; and George R.R. Martin.
Episode 25
Aubrey Plaza; Nikole Hannah-Jones
Wed, Oct 26, 2022 60 mins
Aubrey Plaza; and Nikole Hannah-Jones.
Episode 26
Kerry Washington; Joe Walsh; Kids Pitch: Halloween
Thu, Oct 27, 2022 60 mins
Kerry Washington; and "Kids Pitch: Halloween" with celebrity guests. Also: Joe Walsh performs.
Episode 27
Jennifer Hudson; Zosia Mamet
Mon, Oct 31, 2022 60 mins
Jennifer Hudson; and Zosia Mamet.
Episode 28
Matthew Perry; James Taylor
Tue, Nov 1, 2022 60 mins
Matthew Perry. Also: James Taylor takes "The Colbert Questionert."
Episode 29
Sen. Elizabeth Warren; Former Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz
Wed, Nov 2, 2022 60 mins
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.); and former Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz.
Episode 30
Bono
Thu, Nov 3, 2022 60 mins
Bono is interviewed and performs.
Episode 31
John Oliver; PEOPLE's "Sexiest Man Alive"; Broadway cast of "The Lion King"
Mon, Nov 7, 2022 60 mins
John Oliver. Also: PEOPLE's "Sexiest Man Alive" announcement; and a performance by the Broadway cast of "The Lion King."
Episode 32
Covering the Midterm Elections; John Dickerson; Mike Birbiglia
Tue, Nov 8, 2022 60 mins
The midterm elections are discussed. Guests include John Dickerson of CBS News and comedian Mike Birbiglia.
Episode 33
Bono Takes the Colbert Questionert; Rose McIver; Just One Question: Black Panther Edition
Wed, Nov 9, 2022 60 mins
Rose McIver ("Ghosts"). Also: "Bono Takes the Colbert Questionert"; and "Just One Question: Black Panther Edition."
Episode 34
Emily Blunt; George Saunders
Thu, Nov 10, 2022 60 mins
Emily Blunt; and George Saunders.
Episode 35
Michelle Obama; Stromae
Mon, Nov 14, 2022 60 mins
Former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama. Also: a performance by Stromae.
Episode 36
Jon Stewart; LCD Soundsystem
Tue, Nov 15, 2022 60 mins
Jon Stewart. Also: a performance by LCD Soundsystem.
Episode 37
Michael Shannon/Tig Notaro
Wed, Nov 16, 2022 60 mins
Michael Shannon; and Tig Notaro.
Episode 38
Michelle Williams; Winners of "Pickled"
Thu, Nov 17, 2022 60 mins
Michelle Williams. Also: the winners of "Pickled."
Episode 39
Daniel Craig; Josh Johnson
Mon, Nov 21, 2022 60 mins
Daniel Craig. Also: a stand-up performance by Josh Johnson.
Episode 40
Cate Blanchett; Paul Dano; Holly Humberstone
Tue, Nov 22, 2022 60 mins
Cate Blanchett takes "The Colbert Questionert." Also: Paul Dano; and a performance by Holly Humberstone.
Episode 41
Jake Gyllenhaal; Elizabeth Debicki; Surprise Guests
Wed, Nov 23, 2022 60 mins
Jake Gyllenhaal; and Elizabeth Debicki. Also: surprise guests.
Episode 42
Don Lemon; Gabrielle Union
Mon, Nov 28, 2022 60 mins
Don Lemon; and Gabrielle Union.
Episode 43
Sally Field; Maria Ressa
Tue, Nov 29, 2022 60 mins
Sally Field; and Filipino-American journalist Maria Ressa.
Episode 44
Janet Yellen; Rob Delaney
Wed, Nov 30, 2022 60 mins
Secretary of Treasury Janet Yellen; and Rob Delaney.
Episode 45
John Krasinski; Sarah Polley
Thu, Dec 1, 2022 60 mins
John Krasinski; and Sarah Polley.
Episode 46
John David Washington; Naomi Osaka; Spoon
Mon, Dec 5, 2022 60 mins
With guests, John David Washington; Naomi Osaka; and Spoon.
Episode 47
The Late Show Presents... Red, White, & Greenland! Stephen Cold-Bear Is Lost In Space Force
Tue, Dec 6, 2022 60 mins
Stephen Cold-Bear is lost in space force.
Episode 48
Mariah Carey; Kumail Nanjiani
Wed, Dec 7, 2022 60 mins
With guests, Mariah Carey; and Kumail Nanjiani.
Episode 49
Alicia Keys; Eddie Izzard
Thu, Dec 8, 2022 60 mins
With guests, Alicia Keys; and Eddie Izzard.
Episode 50
Common; Lily Collins
Mon, Dec 12, 2022 60 mins
Common; and Lily Collins.
Episode 51
"A Very Cold War Christmas"; RuPaul; Ed Sheeran
Tue, Dec 13, 2022 60 mins
The Late Show Presents: "A Very Cold War Christmas." Also: RuPaul; and a performance by Ed Sheeran.
Episode 52
Jeff Goldblum; Emily Blunt; José Andrés & daughters Carlota, Inés and Lucía
Wed, Dec 14, 2022 60 mins
A special appearance by Jeff Goldblum; Emily Blunt takes "The Colbert Questionert"; and cooking with José Andrés and daughters Carlota, Inés and Lucía.
Episode 53
Andy Cohen & Anderson Cooper; Louis Cato
Thu, Dec 15, 2022 60 mins
"Rescue Dog Rescue" with Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper. Also: a holiday performance by Louis Cato and "The Late Show Band."
Episode 54
Michelle Obama; Quinta Brunson; Tom Papa
Tue, Jan 3, 2023 60 mins
Former first lady Michelle Obama takes "The Colbert Questionert." Quinta Brunson. Tom Papa.
Episode 55
Shania Twain/Ayo Edebiri
Wed, Jan 4, 2023 60 mins
Shania Twain. Ayo Edebiri.
Episode 56
Chris Wallace; Jessie Buckley
Thu, Jan 5, 2023 60 mins
Chris Wallace. Jessie Buckley.
Episode 57
Tom Hanks; Rachael & Vilray
Mon, Jan 9, 2023 60 mins
Tom Hanks. Also: a performance by Rachael & Vilray.
Episode 58
Prince Harry
Tue, Jan 10, 2023 45 mins
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex.
Episode 59
Janelle Monáe/Jamie Oliver
Wed, Jan 11, 2023 60 mins
Janelle Monáe. Also: cooking with Jamie Oliver.
Episode 60
Danai Gurira/Jeremy Pope/Ingrid Andress
Thu, Jan 12, 2023 60 mins
Danai Gurira; and Jeremy Pope. Also: a performance by Ingrid Andress.
Episode 61
Hugh Jackman; Mimi Webb
Mon, Jan 16, 2023 60 mins
Hugh Jackman. Also: a performance by Mimi Webb.
Episode 62
Jesse Eisenberg; Atsuko Okatsuka
Tue, Jan 17, 2023 60 mins
Jesse Eisenberg; and Atsuko Okatsuka.
Episode 63
Trevor Noah; Stephanie Hsu
Wed, Jan 18, 2023 60 mins
Trevor Noah; and Stephanie Hsu.
Episode 64
Rep. Adam Kinzinger; Meet Me @ The Altar
Thu, Jan 19, 2023 60 mins
Former congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.). Also: a performance by Meet Me @ The Altar.
Episode 65
Nathan Lane; Sam Jay
Mon, Jan 23, 2023 60 mins
Nathan Lane; Sam Jay.
Episode 66
Jason Segel; Chuck D
Tue, Jan 24, 2023 60 mins
Jason Segel and Chuck D.
Episode 67
Brett Goldstein; Amanda Warren
Wed, Jan 25, 2023 60 mins
Brett Goldstein; and Amanda Warren ("East New York").
Episode 68
Audie Cornish; Elle King; Tom Hanks
Thu, Jan 26, 2023 60 mins
Audie Cornish. Also: a performance by Elle King; and a special appearance by Tom Hanks.
Episode 69
Rachel Brosnahan; Murray Bartlett
Mon, Jan 30, 2023 60 mins
Rachel Brosnahan; and Murray Bartlett.
Episode 70
Jessica Chastain; Jay Shetty
Tue, Jan 31, 2023 60 mins
Jessica Chastain; and Jay Shetty.
Episode 71
Harrison Ford; Vic Mensa
Wed, Feb 1, 2023 60 mins
Harrison Ford. Also: a performance by Vic Mensa.
Episode 72
Connie Britton; Daniel Ricciardo; Evie Colbert
Thu, Feb 2, 2023 60 mins
Connie Britton; Daniel Ricciardo; and "First Drafts" with Evie Colbert.
Episode 73
John Oliver; Ron Klain
Mon, Feb 13, 2023 60 mins
John Oliver; and former White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain.
Episode 74
Sir Patrick Stewart; Ke Huy Quan; Boyz II Men
Tue, Feb 14, 2023 60 mins
Patrick Stewart ("Star Trek: Picard"); and Ke Huy Quan. Also: a special appearance by Boyz II Men.
Episode 75
Jim Gaffigan; Jesse Williams; RAYE feat. 070 Shake
Wed, Feb 15, 2023 60 mins
Jim Gaffigan; and Jesse Williams. Also: a performance by RAYE featuring 070 Shake.
Episode 76
Rev. Al Sharpton; Jessica Williams
Thu, Feb 16, 2023 60 mins
Rev. Al Sharpton; and Jessica Williams.
Episode 77
Senator Bernie Sanders; Little Simz
Mon, Feb 20, 2023 60 mins
Senator Bernie Sanders is spotlighted. Also: a performance by Little Simz.
Episode 78
P!nk; Jonathan Majors
Tue, Feb 21, 2023 60 mins
Interview with and performance by P!nk. Jonathan Majors.
Episode 79
Eugene Levy; Nas
Wed, Feb 22, 2023 60 mins
Eugene Levy is spotlighted.
Episode 80
Hank Azaria; Isabel Wilkerson; Depeche Mode
Thu, Feb 23, 2023 60 mins
Hank Azaria and Isabel Wilkerson are spotlighted. Also: a performance by Depeche Mode.
Episode 81
Damian Lewis; Linda Thomas-Greenfield
Mon, Feb 27, 2023 60 mins
Damian Lewis; and U.N. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield.
Episode 82
Prince Harry; Martin McDonagh; Big Thief
Tue, Feb 28, 2023 60 mins
Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, takes "The Colbert Questionert." Also: Martin McDonagh; and a performance by Big Thief.
Episode 83
Michelle Yeoh; Riley Keough
Wed, Mar 1, 2023 60 mins
Michelle Yeoh; and Riley Keough.
Episode 84
Steven Spielberg; John Williams
Thu, Mar 2, 2023 60 mins
Steven Spielberg; and John Williams.
Episode 85
Nick Kroll; Rep. Jim Himes; Daniel Kwan & Daniel Scheinert
Mon, Mar 6, 2023 60 mins
Nick Kroll; and Rep. Jim Himes. Also: a special appearance by the Oscar-nominated writers-directors of "Everything Everywhere All At Once," Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert.
Episode 86
James Taylor; Eva Longoria
Tue, Mar 7, 2023 60 mins
An interview with and performance by James Taylor. Also: Eva Longoria.
Episode 87
Idris Elba; F. Murray Abraham
Wed, Mar 8, 2023 60 mins
Idris Elba; and F. Murray Abraham.
Episode 88
Lily Tomlin & Jane Fonda; Steven Spielberg & John Williams
Thu, Mar 9, 2023 60 mins
Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda. Also: more from Stephen's interview with Steven Spielberg and John Williams.
Episode 89
Christina Ricci; Jen Psaki; Robert Glasper feat. Yebba
Mon, Mar 13, 2023 60 mins
Christina Ricci; and former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki. Also: a performance by Robert Glasper featuring Yebba.
Episode 90
Regé-Jean Page; Skylar Astin; John Mayer
Tue, Mar 14, 2023 60 mins
Regé-Jean Page; and Skylar Astin ("So Help Me Todd"). Also: a performance by John Mayer.
Episode 91
Kamala Harris; Carrie Coon
Wed, Mar 15, 2023 60 mins
Vice President Kamala Harris; and Carrie Coon.
Episode 92
Hugh Grant; Sean Hayes
Mon, Mar 27, 2023 60 mins
Hugh Grant; and Sean Hayes.
Episode 93
Mary J. Blige; Alison Roman
Tue, Mar 28, 2023 60 mins
Mary J. Blige. Also: a cooking demonstration with Alison Roman.
Episode 94
Taron Egerton; Jay Chandrasekhar; Evie Colbert
Wed, Mar 29, 2023 60 mins
Taron Egerton; and Jay Chandrasekhar. Also: "First Drafts" with Evie Colbert.
Episode 95
Brooke Shields; Clint Smith; Weyes Blood
Thu, Mar 30, 2023 60 mins
Brooke Shields; Clint Smith; performance by Weyes Blood.
Episode 96
Stephen A. Smith; Dylan McDermott; Davido; The cast of "Ted Lasso"
Mon, Apr 3, 2023 60 mins
Stephen A. Smith; Dylan McDermott ("FBI: Most Wanted"); Performance by Davido, and a special appearance by the cast of "Ted Lasso."
Episode 97
Lin-Manuel Miranda & John Kander; The Broadway cast of "New York, New York"
Tue, Apr 4, 2023 60 mins
Lin-Manuel Miranda & John Kander; Performance by the Broadway cast of "New York, New York."
Episode 98
Victor Glover; Reid Wiseman; Christina Koch; Jeremy Hansen; Jodie Comer
Wed, Apr 5, 2023 60 mins
The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission: Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen. Also: Jodie Comer.
Episode 99
Brian Cox; Keri Russell
Mon, Apr 10, 2023 60 mins
Brian Cox; and Keri Russell.
Episode 100
Jennifer Garner; Rep. Katie Porter
Tue, Apr 11, 2023 60 mins
Jennifer Garner; and Rep. Katie Porter (D-Cal.). Also: "Rescue Dog Rescue" with Jennifer Garner.
Episode 101
Steven Yeun; Joan Baez
Wed, Apr 12, 2023 60 mins
Steven Yeun; and Joan Baez.
Episode 102
Nicolas Cage; Christine and the Queens
Thu, Apr 13, 2023 60 mins
Nicolas Cage. Also: a performance by Christine and the Queens.
Episode 103
Josh Groban; Sheryl Lee Ralph
Mon, Apr 17, 2023 60 mins
Josh Groban; Sheryl Lee Ralph.
Episode 104
Woody Harrelson & Justin Theroux; The Walkmen
Tue, Apr 18, 2023 60 mins
Woody Harrelson & Justin Theroux; Performance by The Walkmen.
Episode 105
Elizabeth Olsen; Jena Friedman
Wed, Apr 19, 2023 60 mins
Elizabeth Olsen; Jena Friedman.
Episode 106
Rachel Weisz; Danny Trejo
Thu, Apr 20, 2023 60 mins
Rachel Weisz; Cooking demo with Danny Trejo.
Episode 107
James Marsden; Joy Oladokun; Nicolas Cage
Mon, May 1, 2023 60 mins
James Marsden. Performance by Joy Oladokun. Nicolas Cage takes the "Colbert Questionert."
Episode 108
Priyanka Chopra Jonas; Chita Rivera
Tue, May 2, 2023 60 mins
Priyanka Chopra Jonas. Chita Rivera.
Episode 109
Chris Hayes; Zach Cherry
Wed, May 3, 2023 60 mins
Chris Hayes. Zach Cherry.
Episode 110
Michael J. Fox; Shonda Rhimes
Thu, May 4, 2023 60 mins
Michael J. Fox. Shonda Rhimes.