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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 5

September. 03,2019

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 5 Full Episode Guide

Episode 173 - Governor Chris Christie, Gregory Porter

First Aired: August. 27,2020

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

Episode 172 - Nancy Pelosi, Lucinda Williams

First Aired: August. 26,2020

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

Episode 171 - Trey Gowdy, Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter

First Aired: August. 25,2020

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

Episode 170 - Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Tim McGraw, Laura Benanti

First Aired: August. 24,2020

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.

Episode 169 - Hillary Rodham Clinton, The Killers

First Aired: August. 20,2020

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

Episode 168 - Bernie Sanders, Jon Batiste, Nathaniel Rateliff

First Aired: August. 19,2020

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

Episode 167 - Elizabeth Warren, Regina Spektor

First Aired: August. 18,2020

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

Episode 166 - Susan Rice, Sheryl Crow

First Aired: August. 17,2020

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

Episode 165 - Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner, Baby Rose

First Aired: August. 13,2020

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

Episode 164 - April Ryan, Jason Sudeikis

First Aired: August. 12,2020

Stephen welcomes journalist April Ryan and actor Jason Sudeikis.

Episode 163 - Laura Linney

First Aired: August. 11,2020

Stephen welcomes actress Laura Linney.

Episode 162 - Dr. Jon LaPook , Maroon 5

First Aired: August. 10,2020

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

Episode 161 - Ava DuVernay, Kristen Bell, Ben Folds

First Aired: July. 23,2020

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

Episode 160 - Mary Trump

First Aired: July. 22,2020

Stephen welcomes psychologist Mary Trump.

Episode 159 - Greta Thunberg, Keegan-Michael Key

First Aired: July. 21,2020

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

Episode 158 - Andy Cohen, Phoebe Bridgers

First Aired: July. 20,2020

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

Episode 157 - W. Kamau Bell, The Chicks

First Aired: July. 16,2020

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

Episode 156 - Ricky Gervais, Noah Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus

First Aired: July. 15,2020

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

Episode 155 - Tom Hanks

First Aired: July. 14,2020

Stephen welcomes actor Tom Hanks.

Episode 154 - Norah O'Donnell, IDK

First Aired: July. 13,2020

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

Episode 153 - Ibram X. Kendi, Patton Oswalt

First Aired: June. 25,2020

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

Episode 152 - Jon Stewart

First Aired: June. 24,2020

Stephen welcomes comic Jon Stewart.

Episode 151 - John Bolton

First Aired: June. 23,2020

Stephen welcomes former national security advisor John Bolton.

Episode 150 - James Corden, Laura Benanti, Bright Eyes

First Aired: June. 22,2020

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

Episode 149 - Sherrilyn Ifill, Mike Birbiglia

First Aired: June. 18,2020

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

Episode 148 - Sen. Kamala Harris, Milky Chance & Jack Johnson

First Aired: June. 17,2020

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

Episode 147 - Hasan Minhaj, Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit

First Aired: June. 16,2020

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

Episode 146 - John Dickerson, Black Pumas

First Aired: June. 15,2020

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

Episode 145 - Wesley Lowery, Judd Apatow

First Aired: June. 11,2020

Stephen welcomes journalist Wesley Lowery and filmmaker Judd Apatow.

Episode 144 - Stacey Abrams, Megan Rapinoe, The Flaming Lips

First Aired: June. 10,2020

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

Episode 143 - Chris Wallace, Emmanuel Acho

First Aired: June. 09,2020

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

Episode 142 - Karen Bass, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Grace Potter

First Aired: June. 05,2020

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

Episode 141 - Cory Booker, Brian Wilson

First Aired: June. 04,2020

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

Episode 140 - Charlamagne Tha God, Tunde Adebimpe

First Aired: June. 03,2020

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

Episode 139 - Keegan-Michael Key, Wes Moore

First Aired: June. 02,2020

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

Episode 138 - Killer Mike, Chris Hayes

First Aired: June. 01,2020

Stephen welcomes rapper Killer Mike and political commentator Chris Hayes.

Episode 137 - Vice President Joe Biden

First Aired: May. 21,2020

Stephen welcomes Vice President Joe Biden.

Episode 136 - Steve Carell, Wilco, Nick Kroll

First Aired: May. 20,2020

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

Episode 135 - Gayle King, Amy Sedaris

First Aired: May. 19,2020

Stephen welcomes TV host Gayle King and actress Amy Sedaris.

Episode 134 - Kumail Nanjiani, Andra Day, Elmo

First Aired: May. 18,2020

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

Episode 133 - John Lithgow, Alison Roman

First Aired: May. 14,2020

Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and author Alison Roman.

Episode 132 - Hugh Laurie, Benjamin Gibbard

First Aired: May. 13,2020

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

Episode 131 - Christine Baranski, Ellie Kemper

First Aired: May. 12,2020

Stephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski and actress Ellie Kemper.

Episode 130 - Jake Tapper, Tame Impala

First Aired: May. 11,2020

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

Episode 129 - Governor Andrew Cuomo, Christine and the Queens

First Aired: May. 07,2020

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

Episode 128 - Robert De Niro, Randy Newman

First Aired: May. 06,2020

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

Episode 127 - Stephen King, Sheryl Crow

First Aired: May. 05,2020

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

Episode 126 - Anderson Cooper, Mark Foster

First Aired: May. 04,2020

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

Episode 125 - Thandie Newton, Ina Garten, John Mulaney

First Aired: May. 01,2020

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

Episode 124 - Senator Chuck Schumer, Paul Giamatti

First Aired: April. 30,2020

Stephen welcomes Senator Chuck Schumer and actor Paul Giamatti.

Episode 123 - Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg, Haim

First Aired: April. 29,2020

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

Episode 122 - Jake Gyllenhaal, M. Ward

First Aired: April. 28,2020

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

Episode 121 - John Mulaney, John Fogerty

First Aired: April. 27,2020

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

Episode 120 - Bill Gates, Claire Danes, Mandy Patinkin

First Aired: April. 23,2020

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

Episode 119 - Nathan Lane, José Andrés

First Aired: April. 22,2020

Stephen welcomes actor Nathan Lane and Chef José Andrés.

Episode 118 - Michael Moore, Brett Eldredge

First Aired: April. 21,2020

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

Episode 117 - Trevor Noah, Willie, Lukas & Micah Nelson

First Aired: April. 20,2020

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

Episode 116 - Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Steve Martin

First Aired: April. 16,2020

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

Episode 115 - Shaquille O'Neal, Jessica Meir, Matt Berninger

First Aired: April. 15,2020

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

Episode 114 - Dr. Jonathan LaPook, Cate Blanchett

First Aired: April. 14,2020

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

Episode 113 - Matthew McConaughey, Sam Hunt

First Aired: April. 13,2020

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

Episode 112 - Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Jon Meacham, Dave Matthews

First Aired: April. 09,2020

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.

Episode 111 - Senator Bernie Sanders, Brandi Carlile

First Aired: April. 08,2020

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

Episode 110 - Conan O'Brien, Michael Stipe

First Aired: April. 07,2020

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

Episode 109 - Lady Gaga, Chance The Rapper, Jim James

First Aired: April. 06,2020

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

Episode 108 - Nancy Pelosi, Alicia Keys

First Aired: April. 02,2020

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

Episode 107 - Ryan Reynolds, Keith Urban

First Aired: April. 01,2020

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

Episode 106 - Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Karl, John Prine

First Aired: March. 31,2020

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

Episode 105 - John Oliver

First Aired: March. 30,2020

Stephen Colbert from home, with special guest John Oliver.

Episode 104 - Dr. Sanjay Gupta

First Aired: March. 12,2020

Stephen welcomes medical reporter Dr. Sanjay Gupta.

Episode 103 - Hank Azaria, Suzy Nakamura

First Aired: March. 11,2020

Stephen welcomes actor Hank Azaria and actress Suzy Nakamura.

Episode 102 - Charles Barkley, Peter Sarsgaard

First Aired: March. 10,2020

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

Episode 101 - John Krasinski, Rachael & Vilray

First Aired: March. 09,2020

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

Episode 100 - Neil deGrasse Tyson, Hannah Einbinder, Ty Burrell

First Aired: March. 06,2020

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

Episode 99 - Keith Urban, Casey Wilson

First Aired: March. 05,2020

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

Episode 98 - Chris Hayes, David Chang

First Aired: March. 04,2020

Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Hayes and TV personality David Chang.

Episode 97 - Anthony Mackie, Susan Glasser, David Alan Grier

First Aired: March. 03,2020

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

Episode 96 - Ty Burrell, John Heilemann, James Taylor

First Aired: March. 02,2020

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

Episode 95 - Tyra Banks, Coyote Peterson

First Aired: February. 28,2020

Stephen welcomes actress Tyra Banks and wildlife educator Coyote Peterson.

Episode 94 - John Turturro, Charlamagne Tha God, KALEO

First Aired: February. 27,2020

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

Episode 93 - Jason Segel, Charlotte Alter, Elizabeth Warren

First Aired: February. 26,2020

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

Episode 92 - Chris Christie, Nathaniel Rateliff

First Aired: February. 25,2020

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

Episode 91 - Rahm Emanuel, Hailee Steinfeld

First Aired: February. 24,2020

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

Episode 90 - James Marsden, Sam Heughan, John Oliver

First Aired: February. 13,2020

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

Episode 89 - Will Ferrell

First Aired: February. 12,2020

Stephen welcomes actor Will Ferrell.

Episode 88 - Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Moses Sumney

First Aired: February. 11,2020

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

Episode 87 - John Oliver, Alex Ebert

First Aired: February. 10,2020

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

Episode 86 - James Taylor, Joe Mantegna, Michael Kiwanuka

First Aired: February. 07,2020

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

Episode 85 - Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Patton Oswalt

First Aired: February. 06,2020

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

Episode 84 - Jim Carrey

First Aired: February. 05,2020

Stephen welcomes actor Jim Carrey.

Episode 83 - John Leguizamo, Philip Rucker, Carol Leonnig

First Aired: February. 04,2020

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

Episode 82 - James Taylor, Rob McElhenney, Triumph The Insult Comic Dog

First Aired: February. 03,2020

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

Episode 81 - Edie Falco, Fortune Feimster, Algiers, the cast of 'Cheer'

First Aired: January. 31,2020

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.”

Episode 80 - Samantha Bee, Michael Stipe, Dana Carvey

First Aired: January. 30,2020

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

Episode 79 - Steve Martin, Steep Canyon Rangers

First Aired: January. 29,2020

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

Episode 78 - Antonio Banderas, Jay Hernandez

First Aired: January. 28,2020

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

Episode 77 - Chris Cuomo, David Alan Grier, Jon Stewart

First Aired: January. 23,2020

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

Episode 76 - John Mulaney

First Aired: January. 22,2020

Stephen welcomes John Mulaney.

Episode 75 - Patrick Stewart, Dick Cavett

First Aired: January. 21,2020

Stephen welcomes actor Patrick Stewart and TV personality Dick Cavett.

Episode 74 - Jim Gaffigan, Tom Steyer

First Aired: January. 20,2020

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

Episode 73 - Josh Gad, Tamron Hall, Tiana Major9, Earthgang

First Aired: January. 16,2020

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

Episode 72 - Andrew Yang, Abby McEnany

First Aired: January. 15,2020

Stephen welcomes presidential candidate Andrew Yang and actress Abby McEnany.

Episode 71 - Michael Bloomberg

First Aired: January. 14,2020

Stephen welcomes presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg.

Episode 70 - Joe Scarborough & Mika Brzezinski, Cast of TINA: The Tina Turner Musical

First Aired: January. 13,2020

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

Episode 69 - Laura Dern, Kesha

First Aired: January. 10,2020

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

Episode 68 - Bernie Sanders, Penn Badgley

First Aired: January. 09,2020

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

Episode 67 - Larry David, Pedro Gonzalez

First Aired: January. 08,2020

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

Episode 66 - Rose Byrne, Bobby Cannavale, Jamie Oliver, Kate Willett

First Aired: January. 07,2020

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

Episode 65 - Jane Fonda, Tan France, Miranda Lambert

First Aired: January. 06,2020

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

Episode 64 - Jennifer Hudson, Jonathan Pryce, Sharon Van Etten, Norah Jones

First Aired: December. 19,2019

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

Episode 63 - Charlize Theron, Martha Stewart

First Aired: December. 18,2019

Stephen welcomes actress Charlize Theron and television personality Martha Stewart.

Episode 62 - Jamie Foxx

First Aired: December. 17,2019

Stephen welcomes actor Jamie Foxx.

Episode 61 - Aaron Paul, Idina Menzel

First Aired: December. 16,2019

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

Episode 60 - Mark Harmon, Caitlin Weierhauser

First Aired: December. 13,2019

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.”

Episode 59 - Rep. Adam Schiff

First Aired: December. 12,2019

Stephen welcomes Rep. Adam Schiff.

Episode 58 - Clive Owen, Samantha Power, Thomas Rhett

First Aired: December. 11,2019

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

Episode 57 - Ed Harris, Florence Pugh, Jon Batiste

First Aired: December. 10,2019

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

Episode 56 - Saoirse Ronan, Tom Brokaw

First Aired: December. 09,2019

Stephen welcomes actress Saoirse Ronan and journalist Tom Brokaw.

Episode 55 - Pharrell Williams, Chris Parnell, The Weeknd

First Aired: December. 06,2019

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

Episode 54 - Scarlett Johansson, The Weeknd

First Aired: December. 05,2019

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

Episode 53 - Eddie Redmayne, Joe Pera, Pharrell Williams

First Aired: December. 04,2019

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

Episode 52 - LL Cool J, José Andrés

First Aired: November. 27,2019

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

Episode 51 - Paul Rudd, Adrienne Warren

First Aired: November. 26,2019

Stephen welcomes actor Paul Rudd and actress Adrienne Warren.

Episode 50 - Robert De Niro, J.J. Abrams

First Aired: November. 25,2019

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

Episode 49 - Daniel Craig, Lena Waithe

First Aired: November. 22,2019

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

Episode 48 - Kamala Harris, Lady Antebellum

First Aired: November. 21,2019

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

Episode 47 - John Heilemann, Alex Wagner

First Aired: November. 20,2019

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

Episode 46 - Helena Bonham Carter, Lucy Lawless, Bret McKenzie

First Aired: November. 19,2019

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

Episode 45 - Adam Driver, The 1975, Jacinda Ardern

First Aired: November. 18,2019

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.

Episode 44 - David Harbour, Karen Olivo, Aaron Tveit

First Aired: November. 15,2019

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

Episode 43 - Mark Ruffalo, Andy Cohen, Thom Yorke

First Aired: November. 14,2019

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

Episode 42 - Tim Robbins, Nicole Wallace

First Aired: November. 13,2019

Stephen welcomes actor Tim Robbins and political analyst Nicolle Wallace.

Episode 41 - Liev Schreiber, Daniel Kaluuya, Cold War Kids

First Aired: November. 12,2019

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

Episode 40 - John Dickerson, King Princess

First Aired: November. 07,2019

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

Episode 39 - Helen Mirren, Ian McKellen, “MasterChef Junior” Contestants

First Aired: November. 06,2019

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

Episode 38 - Elizabeth Banks, Amy Klobuchar

First Aired: November. 05,2019

Stephen welcomes actress Elizabeth Banks and Senator Amy Klobuchar.

Episode 37 - Tim McGraw, Senator Sherrod Brown

First Aired: November. 04,2019

Stephen welcomes country singer Tim McGraw and Sen Sherrod Brown.

Episode 36 - Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Conan O'Brien, Rob Corddry

First Aired: November. 01,2019

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

Episode 35 - Nancy Pelosi

First Aired: October. 31,2019

Stephen welcomes speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.

Episode 34 - Norman Reedus, Cynthia Erivo, Miranda Lambert

First Aired: October. 30,2019

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

Episode 33 - Jennifer Aniston, Thomas Middleditch

First Aired: October. 29,2019

Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Aniston and actor Thomas Middleditch.

Episode 32 - Queen Latifah, Radhika Jones

First Aired: October. 28,2019

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

Episode 31 - Eddie Murphy, Ree Drummond

First Aired: October. 25,2019

Stephen welcomes actor Eddie Murphy and blogger Ree Drummond.

Episode 30 - Steve Carell, Toby Keith

First Aired: October. 24,2019

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

Episode 29 - Ronan Farrow, Andrea Savage

First Aired: October. 23,2019

Stephen welcomes journalist Ronan Farrow and actress Andrea Savage.

Episode 28 - John Lithgow, Camila Mendes, Julie Andrews

First Aired: October. 22,2019

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

Episode 27 - Julie Andrews, Jonathan Groff, YUNGBLUD ft. Dan Reynolds

First Aired: October. 21,2019

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

Episode 26 - John Oliver, Amy Sedaris, Paul McCartney, Big Thief

First Aired: October. 10,2019

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

Episode 25 - Jonathan Van Ness, Brett Gelman, Big Thief, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Pete Buttigieg

First Aired: October. 09,2019

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.

Episode 24 - Will Smith, Andrew Scott

First Aired: October. 08,2019

Stephen welcomes actor Will Smith and actor Andrew Scott.

Episode 23 - Neil deGrasse Tyson, Susan Rice

First Aired: October. 07,2019

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

Episode 22 - Jon Hamm, Pete Alonso

First Aired: October. 04,2019

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

Episode 21 - Carrie Underwood, Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes

First Aired: October. 03,2019

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

Episode 20 - Rami Malek, Jill Soloway, Leah Bonnema

First Aired: October. 02,2019

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

Episode 19 - Rachel Maddow, Thom Yorke

First Aired: October. 01,2019

Stephen welcomes TV host Rachel Maddow and musician Thom Yorke.

Episode 18 - Hillary Rodham Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, Wilco

First Aired: September. 30,2019

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

Episode 17 - Patricia Heaton, Tegan and Sara

First Aired: September. 27,2019

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

Episode 16 - Sen. Bernie Sanders, Brittany Howard

First Aired: September. 26,2019

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

Episode 15 - Renée Zellweger, Walton Goggins

First Aired: September. 25,2019

Stephen welcomes actress Renée Zellweger and actor Walton Goggins.

Episode 14 - Whoopi Goldberg, Ta-Nehisi Coates

First Aired: September. 24,2019

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

Episode 13 - Paul McCartney

First Aired: September. 23,2019

Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Paul McCartney.

Episode 12 - The Best of Season 4: The Greatest Season 4 of All Time!

First Aired: September. 20,2019

A recap of the best moments of Season 4.

Episode 11 - Taraji P. Henson, Aasif Mandvi, Kevin Camia

First Aired: September. 19,2019

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

Episode 10 - Billy Crystal, Thomas Rhett

First Aired: September. 18,2019

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

Episode 9 - Elizabeth Warren, Barry Williams, Maureen McCormick, Christopher Knight, Eve Plumb, Mike Lookinland, Susan Olsen

First Aired: September. 17,2019

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