S01E01 George Clooney, Jeb Bush, Jon Batiste & Stay Human

September 8 · 45min find the promo

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The show opens with Stephen singing "The Star-Spangled Banner", ending with a cameo by Jon Stewart as an umpire yelling "Play ball!". Later he allows himself to eat one Oreo cookie and share one Donald Trump news story, before spiraling out of control and eating several cookies and showing several Trump stories. George Clooney discusses his career and his "new movie", ‘Decision Strike’. Governor Jeb Bush discusses his presidential campaign. The musical segment of the show features a cast of celebrities joining the band singing "Everyday People".

S01E02 Scarlett Johansson, Elon Musk, Kendrick Lamar

September 9 · 45min find the promo

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Stephen explains the technical diﬀiculties he experienced during the making of his first show. The Big Furry Hat. Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars (with Scarlett Johansson). Elon Musk discusses SpaceX and his other projects. Kendrick Lamar performed a medley of songs from his album 'To Pimp a Butterfly’.

S01E03 Vice President Joe Biden, Travis Kalanick, Toby Keith

September 10 · 45min find the promo

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Joe Biden and Stephen discuss how the tragic losses of family members aﬀected their lives. Travis Kalanick discusses 'Uber. Toby Keith performed "Rum is the Reason" oﬀ his album '35 MPH Town’.

S01E04 Amy Schumer, Stephen King, Troubled Waters (Paul Simon)

September 11 · 45min find the promo

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Stephen endorses Yesterday's Coﬀee. Amy Schumer discusses her new standup special, ‘Amy Schumer: Live at the Apollo’. Stephen Colbert's Unseen Mysteries of the Hidden Secrets. Stephen King discusses his new collection of short stories, ‘The Bazaar of Bad Dreams’. Troubled Waters performs "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard" with Stephen, as well as "American Tune" during the episode's outro.

S01E05 Emily Blunt, Justice Stephen Breyer, The Dead Weather

September 14 · 45min find the promo

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Stephen faces oﬀ against Novak Djokovic. Stephen Colbert Gets All Up in Your Faith. Emily Blunt discusses 'Sicario’, in addition to having a vomit-oﬀ with Stephen. Justice Stephen Breyer discusses recent politics and his new book, 'The Court and the World’. The Dead Weather performs "I Feel Love (Every Million Miles)" from their album 'Dodge and Burn’.

S01E06 Tim Cook, Jake Gyllenhaal, Run The Jewels with TV On The Radio

September 15 · 45min find the promo

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The Hungry for Power Games (Rick Perry). Jake Gyllenhaal discusses 'Everest’. Tim Cook discusses the iPhone 6S. Run the Jewels & TV on the Radio perform "Angel Duster" from the album 'Run the Jewels 2’.

S01E07 Kevin Spacey, Carol Burnett, Abbi Jacobson, Ilana Glazer, Willie Nelson

September 16 · 45min find the promo

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Carol Burnett discusses 'The Carol Burnett Show’. Kevin Spacey discusses 'House of Cards’. Planet of the Apps. Willie Nelson & John Mellencamp discuss Willie's Reserve and Farm Aid, and perform "Night Life".

S01E08 Trevor Noah, U.N. Ban Ki-Moon, Chris Stapleton

September 17 · 45min find the promo

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Trevor Noah discusses 'The Daily Show’ and the Republican Party presidential debate. Stephen launches his own lifestyle brand, Covetton House. Ban Ki-moon discusses recent politics. Chris Stapleton performs "Nobody to Blame" from his album 'Traveller’

S01E09 Lupita Nyong'o, Senator Bernie Sanders, Christopher Wheeldon, Robert Fairchild and Leanne Cope

September 18 · 45min find the promo

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Lupita Nyong'o discusses 'Eclipsed’ and ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’. Bernie Sanders discusses his presidential campaign. Christopher Wheeldon discusses ‘An American in Paris’, as Robert Fairchild and Leanne Cope perform a selection from the play.

S01E10 Stephen Curry, Senator Ted Cruz, Don Henley

September 21 · 45min find the promo

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Stephen Curry discusses 'NBA 2K16’. Stephen vs. Stephen (Stephen and Stephen Curry). Ted Cruz discusses his presidential campaign. Don Henley performs "Too Much Pride" from his album 'Cass County’.

S01E11 Donald Trump, Dr. Ernest Moniz, Raury

September 22 · 45min find the promo

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The Hungry for Power Games (Scott Walker). Donald Trump discusses his presidential campaign. Trump or Colbert? Ernest Moniz discusses the Iran nuclear deal. Raury performs "Devil's Whisper" from his album ‘All We Need’.

S01E12 Hugh Jackman, Hugh Evans, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Pearl Jam

September 23 · 45min find the promo

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Jon Batiste presents his "new book": ‘Underneath the Chuckles: Life, Laughs, Loss, Love and Learning’. Jackman and Evans discuss 'the Global Poverty Project. Senator Elizabeth Warren discusses the problems with the government. Pearl Jam discusses the Global Citizen Festival and performs "Mind Your Manners", plus a cover of "Rockin' in the Free World" joined by Stephen on vocals.

S01E13 Andrew Sullivan, Maria Shriver, Jim Gaffigan, Archbishop Thomas Wenski, YMCA Jerusalem Youth Chorus, the Choir of St. Jean Baptiste

September 24 · 45min find the promo

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The Dope on the Pope. Jim Gaﬀigan, Maria Shriver, Andrew Sullivan and Archbishop Thomas Wenski discuss Pope Francis's visit to America and Catholicism. YMCA Jerusalem Youth Chorus and the Choir of St. Jean Baptiste perform a rendition of the Hoyt Axton/Three Dog Night song "Joy to the World".

S01E14 Malala Yousafzai, Kerry Washington, The Arcs

September 25 · 45min find the promo

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Stephen Colbert's All-Inclusive Wedding Cake Toppers. Malala Yousafzai discusses the right to education for women and her new documentary, ‘He Named Me Malala’; she also performs a magic trick for Stephen. Kerry Washington discusses 'Scandal and the Global Citizen Festival. The Arcs performed "Outta My Mind" from their album 'Yours, Dreamily,’.

S01E15 First Lady Michelle Obama, John Legend

September 28 · 45min find the promo

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First Lady Michelle Obama discusses the "Let Girls Learn" initiative, her life and recent politics. Stephen Colbert's Who Am Me? (Stephen takes the MBTI). John Legend discusses the "FreeAmerica" initiative and performs a duet of "America the Beautiful" with Stephen.

S01E16 Ellen Page, Jesse Eisenberg, Dominic Wilcox

September 29 · 45min find the promo

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Elliot Page discusses ‘Freeheld’ and LGBT progress. Jesse Eisenberg discusses his new collection of short stories, ‘Bream Gives Me Hiccups: And Other Stories’. Stephen Colbert Gets All Up in Your Faith. Stephen demonstrates Dominic Wilcox's inventions.

S01E17 John Oliver, Evan Spiegel, Bill Withers, Ed Sheeran

September 30 · 45min find the promo

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Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars (with Tom Hanks). John Oliver discusses ‘Last Week Tonight’. Evan Spiegel discusses Snapchat. Bill Withers and Ed Sheeran discuss Withers' induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as Sheeran performs "Ain't No Sunshine".

S01E18 John Kerry, Claire Danes, PewDiePie

October 1 · 45min find the promo

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John Kerry discusses the Iran nuclear deal. Claire Danes discusses ‘Homeland’. PewDiePie discusses his YouTube channel and his new book, ‘This Book Loves You’.

S01E19 Morgan Freeman, Ruth Wilson, Sean Murray

October 2 · 45min find the promo

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Stephen Colbert's Cyborgasm. Morgan Freeman discusses ‘Madam Secretary’. Ruth Wilson discusses ‘The Aﬀair’. Sean Murray demonstrates ‘No Man's Sky’.

S01E20 Senator John McCain, Yo-Yo Ma, Misty Copeland

October 5 · 45min find the promo

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Yo-Yo Ma sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Whole Foods Apologies. Senator John McCain discusses recent politics. Stephen Colbert's Who Am Me? (Stephen takes a polygraph test). Misty Copeland discusses her new documentary, ‘A Ballerina's Tale’. Copeland also performs the courante from Johann Sebastian Bach's "Cello Suite No. 2" with Ma. The Late Show celebrates Ma's 60th birthday.

S01E21 Bill Clinton, Billy Eichner, Florence & the Machine

October 6 · 45min find the promo

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Stephen Colbert's Pander Express. Bill Clinton discusses the Clinton Foundation, its projects, and the 2016 election. Billy Eichner discusses ‘Billy on the Street’. Florence and the Machine performs "What Kind of Man" from their album 'How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful’.

S01E22 Gina Rodriguez, Ben Bernanke, Tame Impala

October 7 · 45min find the promo

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The Big Furry Hat. Gina Rodriguez discusses ‘Jane the Virgin’. Stephen Colbert's Esophagorge. Ben Bernanke discusses the 2008 financial crisis and his new book, ‘The Courage to Act’. Tame Impala performs "The Less I Know the Better" from their album 'Currents’.

S01E23 Cate Blanchett, Brian Chesky, Dartmouth Football Dummy

October 8 · 45min find the promo

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Stephen Colbert's Digital Doo. Cate Blanchett discusses ‘Truth’. Brian Chesky discusses Airbnb. Buddy Teevens and Elliot Kastner of the Dartmouth Big Green demonstrate their Tackle Dummy.

S01E24 James Corden, Shane Smith, Halsey

October 9 · 45min find the promo

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Life Hacked. James Corden discusses ‘The Late Late Show’ and his appointment as Oﬀicer of the Order of the British Empire. Corden performs "Me and My Shadow" with Stephen. Shane Smith discusses VICE Media. Halsey performs "New Americana" from her album ‘Badlands’.

S01E25 Carey Mulligan, Elvis Costello, Darlene Love

October 12 · 45min find the promo

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Stephen Colbert’s RejecTED Talks. Carey Mulligan discusses ‘Suﬀragette’ and the British women’s suﬀrage movement. Stephen takes a meeting with her producer. Elvis Costello discusses his new memoir, ‘Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink’, and his father’s influence. Darlene Love performs “Forbidden Nights”, from her album ‘Introducing Darlene Love’, with Costello.

S01E26 Sarah Silverman, Elijah Wood, Symphony of the Goddesses

October 13 · 45min find the promo

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Stephen Colbert’s Hot Takes. Sarah Silverman discusses ‘I Smile Back’ and reads bad jokes written by kids with Stephen. Elijah Wood talks ’The Lord of the Rings’ with Stephen and discusses ‘The Last Witch Hunter’. Orchestral performance by ‘The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses’.

S01E27 Jack Black, Nick Woodman, Michelle Dorrance

October 14 · 45min find the promo

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Jack Black discusses his years with Tenacious D and Goosebumps. Black performs "My Kind of America" with Stephen. Nick Woodman discusses GoPro. Michelle Dorrance discusses her career and performs a tap dance, with Jon Batiste and Stay Human providing accompaniment.

S01E28 Oprah Winfrey, Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor, Judith Hill

October 15 · 45min find the promo

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Oprah Winfrey discusses spirituality with Stephen and ‘OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network)’. Stephen’s pre-show rituals. Judith Hill performs "Cry, Cry, Cry" from her album ’Back in Time’. Joseph Fink & Jeﬀrey Cranor discuss ’Welcome to Night Vale’.

S01E29 Jimmy Kimmel, Guillermo del Toro, Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston, Mia Wasikowska, Beach House

October 16 · 45min find the promo

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Jimmy Kimmel discusses ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ and his agent, same as Stephen’s, before having a cook-oﬀ. Guillermo Del Toro, Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston and Mia Wasikowska discuss ’Crimson Peak’. Beach House performs "One Thing" from their album ’Thank Your Lucky Stars’.

S01E30 Sienna Miller, Melissa Benoist, Chance the Rapper

October 26 · 45min find the promo

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The Hungry for Power Games (Jim Webb and Lincoln Chafee), with a cameo appearance by Stanley Tucci. Miller discusses ‘Burnt’. Benoist discusses ‘Supergirl’. Chance the Rapper performs "Angels" from his mixtape ’Coloring Book’.

S01E31 Hillary Clinton, Anthony Bourdain, Carrie Brownstein

October 27 · 45min find the promo

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Lianne La Havas sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Hillary Clinton discusses her presidential campaign. Anthony Bourdain discusses ‘Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown’ and his new graphic novel, ’Get Jiro’. Carrie Brownstein discusses her new memoir, ‘Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl’.

S01E32 Julianna Margulies, Jonathan Franzen, Alabama Shakes

October 28 · 45min find the promo

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Julianna Margulies discusses ‘The Good Wife’. Jonathan Franzen discusses ‘Purity’. Alabama Shakes performs "Joe" from their album ’Sound & Color’. Franzen reads Stephen a bedtime story as the episode’s outro.

S01E33 Seth MacFarlane, Neil DeGrasse Tyson

October 29 · 45min find the promo

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Seth MacFarlane discusses his new album, ‘No One Ever Tells You’. Focus on the Universe. Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses ‘StarTalk’ and the latest scientific discoveries. MacFarlane performs "The One I Love (Belongs to Somebody Else)".

S01E34 Charlie Rose, Stacy Schiff, Ghost

October 30 · 45min find the promo

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The Late Show celebrates Halloween. The Zombies sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Cameo appearance by Rob Gronkowski. Charlie Rose comes out as Frankenstein and discusses ‘Charlie Rose’. Late Show Pumpking Carving Tips. Stacy Schiﬀ comes out as a cat lady and discusses her new book, ‘The Witches: Salem, 1692’. Heavy metal band Ghost performs "Cirice" from their album ‘Meliora’, making their first appearance on a US TV show.

S01E35 Allison Janney, Colin Quinn, Margaret Cho

November 2 · 45min find the promo

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Allison Janney discusses ‘Mom’. Colin Quinn discusses ‘Colin Quinn: The New York Story’. Margaret Cho discusses her new special, ‘Psycho’, and performs "Lice" from her album ‘Cho Dependent’.

S01E36 Antonio Banderas, Reed Hastings, John Irving

November 3 · 45min find the promo

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Stephen Colbert Gazes into the Infinet. Antonio Banderas discusses ‘The 33’. Reed Hastings discusses Netflix. John Irving discusses his works and his new book, ‘Avenue of Mysteries’, and reads Stephen a bedtime story as the episode’s outro.

S01E37 Daniel Craig, Elizabeth Gilbert, Dr. Eugenia Cheng

November 4 · 45min find the promo

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The Hungry for Power Games (Lawrence Lessig). Daniel Craig discusses ‘Spectre’. Craig rents a new car. Elizabeth Gilbert discusses the creative process and her new book, ‘Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear’. Dr. Eugenia Cheng discusses baking and mathematics.

S01E38 Bryan Cranston, Shamir

November 5 · 45min find the promo

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Stephen Colbert’s Hot Takes. Bryan Cranston discusses ‘Trumbo’. Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars (with Bryan Cranston). Jon Batiste and Stephen visit New Orleans. Shamir performs "On the Regular" from his album ‘Ratchet’.

S01E39 Whoopi Goldberg, John Kasich, Glen Hansard

November 6 · 45min find the promo

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Harry Potter and the Cauldron of Spoilers. Stephen Colbert’s RejecTED Talks. Whoopi Goldberg discusses ‘The View’ and her new book, ‘If Someone Says "You Complete Me", RUN!’. Governor John Kasich discusses his presidential campaign. Glen Hansard performs "Lowly Deserter" from his album ‘Didn’t He Ramble’.

S01E40 Ethan Hawke, Claire McCaskill, Amy Klobuchar, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

November 9 · 45min find the promo

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Stacie Orrico sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Cameo appearance by Rainn Wilson. Ethan Hawke discusses the New York City Marathon and his new book, ‘Rules for a Knight’. Stephen Colbert’s Midnight Confessions. Senators Claire McCaskill and Amy Klobuchar discuss women in the United States Senate and their books, ‘Plenty Ladylike’ and ‘The Senator Next Door’. Nathaniel Rateliﬀ & The Night Sweats perform "I Need Never Get Old" from their eponymous album.

S01E41 Aziz Ansari, Shonda Rhimes, Bruce Campbell, Lucy Lawless

November 10 · 45min find the promo

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Candy Crush Saga "movie clip" with Liam Neeson. Aziz Ansari discusses ‘Master of None’, with an appearance from his father. Shonda Rhimes discusses her new book, ‘Year of Yes’. Bruce Campbell and Lucy Lawless discuss ‘Ash vs. Evil Dead’.

S01E42 Viola Davis, Brian Greene, George Ezra

November 11 · 45min find the promo

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Viola Davis discusses ‘How to Get Away with Murder’. Darlene Love and Stephen wishes Jon Batiste a happy birthday. Brian Greene discusses physics. George Ezra performs "Blame It on Me" from his album ‘Wanted on Voyage’.

S01E43 Jennifer Connelly, Judd Apatow, The Internet

November 12 · 45min find the promo

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An appearance from John Dickerson. Jennifer Connelly discusses ‘Shelter’. Judd Apatow discusses his comeback to standup comedy and his new book, ‘Sick in the Head’. The Internet performs "Under Control" from their album ‘Ego Death’.

S01E44 Mark Ruffalo, John Cleese, Michael Flatley

November 13 · 45min find the promo

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Mark Ruﬀalo discusses ‘Spotlight’. The Big Furry Hat (with John Cleese). John Cleese discusses his career in comedy and his new book, ‘So, Anyway…’. Michael Flatley discusses ‘Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games’, followed by a tap dance performance. Stephen acknowledges the terrorists attacks in France in the episode’s outro.

S01E45 Bill Maher, Florent Groberg, Shepard Fairey, Acro-Cats

November 16 · 45min find the promo

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Medal of Honor recipient Jack H. Jacobs discusses the terrorists attacks in France. Bill Maher discusses religion and the presidential election. Medal of Honor recipient Florent Groberg discusses the War in Afghanistan. Shepard Fairey discusses his art and his new book, ‘Covert to Overt’. A performance by The Acro-Cats.

S01E46 Julianne Moore, Burt Reynolds, Public Image Ltd

November 17 · 45min find the promo

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CeeLo Green sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Julianne Moore discusses ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2’ and her new book, ‘Freckleface Strawberry’. Burt Reynolds discusses his acting career and his new book, ‘But Enough About Me’. Public Image Ltd performs "Double Trouble" from their album ‘What the World Needs Now…’.

S01E47 Sharon Stone, Justin Theroux, James Taylor

November 18 · 45min find the promo

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The Hungry for Power Games (Bobby Jindal). Sharon Stone discusses ‘Agent X’. Justin Theroux discusses ‘The Leftovers’ and has an eyebrow acting contest with Stephen. James Taylor performs "Montana" from his album ‘Before This World’, an updated version of "Fire and Rain" with Stephen and a folk rendition of "La Marseillaise".

S01E48 Jane Fonda, Andrew Lloyd Webber

November 19 · 45min find the promo

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12-year-old Brandon Niederauer sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Jane Fonda discusses ‘Youth, Grace and Frankie’ and her career. Andrew Lloyd Webber discusses the musical and performs excerpts from his works with Stephen and Jon Batiste.

S01E49 Michael Caine, Larry Wilmore, Boots

November 20 · 45min find the promo

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Vulfpeck sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Michael Caine discusses ‘Youth’ and his career. Larry Wilmore discusses ‘The Nightly Show’ and his new book, ‘I’d Rather We Got Casinos’. Boots performs "C.U.R.E." from his album ‘AQUΛRIA’.

S01E50 Sylvester Stallone, Ted Koppel, My Morning Jacket

November 23 · 45min find the promo

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An appearance from 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Kyle Busch. The Late Show Presents: Thanksgiving Turkey Tips with Our Friends at Butterball. Sylvester Stallone discusses ‘Creed’ and ‘Rocky’. Ted Koppel discusses his new book, ‘Lights Out’. My Morning Jacket performs "Tropics" from their album ‘The Waterfall’.

S01E51 Spike Lee, Andy Cohen, Carly Simon

November 24 · 45min find the promo

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Spike Lee discusses ‘Chi-Raq’. Andy Cohen discusses ‘Then and Now’ and his new book, ‘The Andy Cohen Diaries’. Carly Simon discusses her new memoir, ‘Boys in the Trees’ and performs "Mockingbird" with Stephen. Simon also performs "I Can’t Thank You Enough" from her greatest hits album ‘Songs from the Trees

S01E52 Gloria Estefan, Eric Greitens, Jake Wood, Daniel Boulud

November 25 · 45min find the promo

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The Late Show celebrates Thanksgiving. Gloria Estefan discusses ‘On Your Feet!’ and her Cuban heritage. Stephen says goodbye to Zobo, the Late Show Joke-Testing Ape. Eric Greitens and Jake Wood discuss ‘The Mission Continues’ and ‘Team Rubicon’. Daniel Boulud presents his new book, ‘Daniel: My French Cuisine’, and prepares turkeys with Stephen.

S01E53 Steve Carell, Jennifer Hudson

December 7 · 45min find the promo

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Victoria’s Secret Angels Adriana Lima, Behati Prinsloo and Taylor Hill eat buﬀalo wings. Steve Carell discusses ‘The Big Short’ and sings "Dance With Me" with Stephen. Jennifer Hudson discusses ‘The Color Purple’. Morgan Freeman’s announcer audition. Hudson and the cast of The Color Purple perform "Push Da Button".

S01E54 Marion Cotillard, George Saunders, Joanna Newsom

December 8 · 45min find the promo

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Stephen’s J. R. R. Tolkien geekdom pays oﬀ. Marion Cotillard discusses ‘Macbeth’. Things That Sound Way More Intriguing When Said in French (with Marion Cotillard). George Saunders discusses his new book, ‘The Very Persistent Gappers of Frip’ and sings ‘Today Is A Beautiful Day, But Not For You’. Joanna Newsom performs "Leaving the City" from her album ‘Divers’. Saunders reads Stephen a bedtime story as the episode’s outro.

S01E55 Michelle Dockery, Hugh Bonneville, Allen Leech, Adam McKay, Kurt Vile

December 9 · 45min find the promo

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Michelle Dockery, Alan Bonneville and Allen Leech discuss ‘Downton Abbey’ and perform a scene with Stephen. Stephen changes a lightbulb outside the Ed Sullivan Theater. Adam McKay discusses ‘The Big Short’. Kurt Vile performs "Pretty Pimpin" from his album ‘B’lieve I’m Goin Down…’.

S01E56 Bruce Willis, Michael Lewis, Lizzo

December 10 · 45min find the promo

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Jon Stewart makes an appearance to discuss the Zadroga Act. Stephen Colbert’s Midnight Confessions. Bruce Willis discusses ‘Misery’. Stephen doesn’t believe Willis does his own stunts and a fight ensues. Michael Lewis discusses ‘The Big Short’. Andrew Delbanco and Stephen ride a rollercoaster and discuss ‘Moby-Dick’. Lizzo performs "Ain’t I" from her album ‘Big Grrrl Small World’.

S01E57 Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ike Barinholtz, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings

December 11 · 45min find the promo

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Lin-Manuel Miranda discusses ‘Hamilton’, New York and his influences. Miranda and Stephen present "Button! The American Musical". Ike Barinholtz discusses ‘Sisters’. Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings perform "8 Days (of Hanukkah)" from their album ‘It’s a Holiday Soul Party’.

S01E58 Jennifer Lawrence, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Sleater-Kinney

December 14 · 45min find the promo

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Stephen says goodbye to oil. Jennifer Lawrence discusses ‘Joy’ and being human. Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars (with Jennifer Lawrence). Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses the presidential election. The Late Show Presents: Quotable Notables’ Quotables. Sleater-Kinney performs "Bury Our Friends" from their album ‘No Cities to Love’.

S01E59 Quentin Tarantino, Jonathan Groff, Squeeze

December 15 · 45min find the promo

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Stephen auditions as Han Solo (appearances by Harrison Ford and J. J. Abrams). Quentin Tarantino discusses ‘The Hateful Eight’ and his career. The Big Furry Hat. Jonathan Groﬀ discusses ‘Hamilton’ and teaches Stephen his King George III walk. Squeeze performs "Happy Days" from their album ‘Cradle to the Grave’, with Jon Batiste & Stay Human providing musical accompaniment.

S01E60 Robert De Niro, Daniel Gilbert, Henry Rollins

December 16 · 45min find the promo

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Hashtag: #SpoilerSpoilers. Robert De Niro discusses ‘Joy’ and his career. De Niro also enjoys a cold martini (and silence) with Stephen. Daniel Gilbert discusses his new book, ‘Stumbling on Happiness’. Henry Rollins discusses ‘He Never Died’ and performs A Very Rollins Christmas with Stephen.

S01E61 Michael Moore, Samantha Power, Michael C. Hall, Lazarus

December 17 · 45min find the promo

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Crunchy the Squirrel presents Oatie-O’s. Michael Moore discusses ‘Where to Invade Next’ and takes a more positive look at the world. Samantha Power discusses her position as Ambassador to the United Nations. Michael C. Hall discusses ‘Lazarus’. The Late Show Holiday Gift Guide. Hall and the cast of Lazarus perform the title track of the play.

S01E62 Mandy Patinkin, Kayvon Beykpour, Leon Bridges

December 18 · 45min find the promo

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The Late Show celebrates Christmas. Mandy Patinkin discusses ‘Homeland’ and has some thoughts on the world, fear and humanity. Christmas Party Apologies. Kayvon Beykpour discusses ‘Periscope’. Leon Bridges performs Sam Cooke’s "Jesus Gave Me Water".

S01E63 Samuel L. Jackson, Olivia Hallisey

January 4 · 45min find the promo

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Stephen welcomes actor Samuel L. Jackson, and Google Science Fair Winner Olivia Hallisey.

S01E64 John Krasinski, Killer Mike, George Church, Foals

January 5 · 45min find the promo

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Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski, Hip Hop artist Killer Mike, geneticist George Church, and a musical performance by Foals.

S01E65 Jerry Seinfeld, Senator Rand Paul, Andra Day

January 6 · 45min find the promo

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Stephen welcomes a stand-up performance by and interview with Jerry Seinfeld, Senator Rand Paul, plus a musical performance by Andra Day.

S01E66 Damian Lewis, America Ferrera, FloydLittle's Double Dutch team

January 7 · 45min find the promo

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Stephen welcomes actor Damian Lewis, actress America Ferrera, plus a performance by FloydLittle's Double Dutch team.

S01E67 Matthew Broderick, Sarah Parcak, Kacey Musgraves

January 8 · 45min find the promo

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Stephen welcomes actor Matthew Broderick, space archaeologist Sarah Parcak, plus a musical performance by Kacey Musgraves.

S01E68 Jane Lynch, Sec. Julian Castro, EL VY

January 11 · 45min find the promo

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Stephen welcomes actress Jane Lynch, from the the CBS comedy series "Angel From Hell"; Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro, and a musical performance by EL VY.

S01E69 Saoirse Ronan, Jeremy Stoppelman, Laura Ricciardi & Moira Demos, James Bay

January 12 · 45min find the promo

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Stephen welcomes actress Saoirse Ronan, CEO of Yelp Jeremy Stoppelman, "Making a Murderer" Filmmakers Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos, and a musical performance by James Bay.

S01E70 Paul Giamatti, Guerrilla Girls, J.B. Mauney

January 13 · 45min find the promo

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Stephen welcomes actor Paul Giamatti, artists Guerrilla Girls, and professional bull rider J.B. Mauney.

S01E71 Olivia Munn, T.J. Miller, Father John Misty

January 14 · 45min find the promo

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Stephen welcomes actress Olivia Munn, T.J Miller, and a musical performance by Father John Misty.

S01E72 Scott Kelly, Abby Wambach, Maria Bamford

January 15 · 45min find the promo

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Stephen welcomes astronaut Scott Kelly, U.S. Women's Soccer star Abby Wambach, and comedian Maria Bamford.

S01E73 Patricia Heaton, Quincy Jones, Deray McKesson, Grace

January 18 · 45min find the promo

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Stephen welcomes Patricia Heaton, Quincy Jones, Civil Rights Activist DeRay McKesson, and a musical performance by Grace.

S01E74 Charlie Day, Colin Hanks, Margo Price

January 19 · 45min find the promo

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Stephen welcomes Charlie Day, Colin Hanks from the CBS comedy series "Life in Pieces," and a musical performance by Margo Price.

S01E75 James Spader, Brandon Marshall, Sarah Koenig, Rev Run

January 20 · 45min find the promo

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Stephen welcomes actor James Spader, New York Jets Wide Receiver Brandon Marshall, host and Executive Producer of "Serial" Podcast Sarah Koenig, and Rev Run.

S01E76 Christian Slater, Josh Radnor, Iggy Pop

January 21 · 45min find the promo

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Stephen welcomes actors Christian Slater and Josh Radnor and musician Iggy Pop.

S01E77 Steven Tyler, Gaby Hoffmann, Låpsley

January 22 · 45min find the promo

S01E78 Donald Rumsfeld, Russell Westbrook, Jackson Browne

January 25 · 45min find the promo

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Stephen welcomes Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, Oklahoma City Thunder Point Guard Russell Westbrook, and a musical performance by Jackson Browne.

S01E79 Laurence Fishburne, Michael Novacek, Lake Street Dive

January 26 · 45min find the promo

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Stephen welcomes Laurence Fishburne, Michael Novacek, and a musical performance by Lake Street Dive.

S01E80 Chris Pine, Danielle Brooks, Jonah Reider, Baauer

January 27 · 45min find the promo

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Stephen welcomes Chris Pine, actress Danielle Brooks, Columbia University student Jonah Reider, and a musical performance by Baauer.

S01E81 Josh Brolin, John Dickerson, Erin Brockovich, Aubrie Sellers

January 28 · 45min find the promo

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Stephen welcomes Josh Brolin, John Dickers, host of CBS News's "Face the Nation"; Environmental Activist Erin Brockovich, and a musical performance by Aubrie Sellers.

S01E82 John Travolta, Courtney B. Vance, Amy Cuddy, John Moreland

February 1 · 45min find the promo

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Stephen welcomes John Travolta and Courtney B. Vance, author Amy Cuddy, and a musical performance John Moreland.

S01E83 David Schwimmer, Joel Osteen, M. Ward

February 2 · 45min find the promo

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Stephen welcomes David Schwimmer, Pastor Joel Osteen, and a musical performance by M. Ward.

S01E84 Dr. Phil McGraw, Mark & Jay Duplass, Michael Eric Dyson, Anderson Paak and the Free Nationals

February 3 · 45min find the promo

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Stephen welcomes Dr. Phil, creators of "Togetherness" Mark and Jay Duplass, author Michael Eric Dyson, and a musical performance by Anderson .Paak and the Free Nationals.

S01E85 Michael Strahan, Samantha Bee, Wilco

February 4 · 45min find the promo

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Stephen welcomes Michael Strahan, Samantha Bee, and a musical performance by Wilco.

S01E86 Bobby Cannavale, Donny Deutsch, Charles Kelley

February 5 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes Bobby Cannavale; Advertising executive Donny Deutsch, and a musical performance by Charles Kelley.

S01E87 Tina Fey and Margot Robbie, Will Ferrell, Megyn Kelly, Key & Peele

February 7 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes Tina Fey and Margot Robbie, Will Ferrell, Megyn Kelly, and Key & Peele.

S01E88 Bill O'Reilly, Eddie George, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

February 8 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes Bill O'Reilly, former NFL star Eddie George, and a musical performance by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis.

S01E89 Olivia Wilde, Christiane Amanpour, Jon Batiste & Stay Human

February 9 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes Olivia Wilde, Christiane Amanpour, and a musical performance by Jon Batiste & Stay Human.

S01E90 Ben Stiller, Bernie Sanders, Tao: Seventeen Samurai

February 10 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes Ben Stiller, Senator Bernie Sanders, and a performance by Tao: Seventeen Samurai.

S01E91 Kelsey Grammer, Fred Armisen, Sarah McDaniel, Ty Segall and the Muggers

February 11 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes Kelsey Grammer, Fred Armisen, “Playboy” cover girl Sarah McDaniel, and a musical performance by Ty Segall and the Muggers.

S01E92 Craig Ferguson, Senator Cory Booker, Scott Waites

February 15 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes Craig Ferguson, Senator Cory Booker, and World Darts Champion Scott Waites.

S01E93 Eva Longoria, Abbi Jacobson & Ilana Glazer, Lucinda Williams

February 16 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes Eva Longoria, Abbi Jacobson & ilana Glazer, and a musical performance by Lucinda Williams.

S01E94 Kate Hudson, Governor John Kasich, Courtney Barnett

February 17 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes Kate Hudson, Governor John Kasich, and a musical performance by Courtney Barnett.

S01E95 Tea Leoni, Amanda Peet, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog

February 18 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes actress Tea Leoni from the CBS drama series "Madam Secretary", Amanda Peet, and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog.

S01E96 Chelsea Handler, Zosia Mamet, The Lumineers

February 19 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes Chelsea Handler, Zosia Mamet, and a musical performance by The Lumineers.

S01E97 Casey Affleck, Richard Dreyfuss, Mavis Staples

February 22 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes Casey Affleck, Richard Dreyfuss, and an interview with and musical performance by Mavis Staples.

S01E98 Debra Messing, Zachary Quinto, Violent Femmes

February 23 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes Debra Messing, Zachary Quinto, and a musical performance by Violent Femmes.

S01E99 Adrien Brody, Danai Gurira, Brian Greene

February 24 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes Adrien Brody, actress Danai Gurira from "The Walking Dead," and Physicist Brian Greene.

S01E100 Tim Daly, Graham Nash, Jason Isbell

February 25 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes Tim Daly from the CBS drama series “Madam Secretary," Singer-songwriter Graham Nash, and a musical performance by Jason Isbell .

S01E101 Spike Jonze, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Jack Garratt

February 29 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes Director Spike Jonze, Jeffrey Dean Morgan from the CBS drama series “The Good Wife” and a musical performance by Jack Garratt.

S01E102 Chrissy Teigen, Mike Birbiglia, Adam Savage

March 1 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes Chrissy Teigen, comedian Mike Birbiglia, and Adam Savage of “MythBusters."

S01E103 Octavia Spencer, John Stamos, Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, Lucius

March 2 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes Octavia Spencer, the cast of “Fuller House”: John Stamos, Bob Saget and Dave Coulier, and a musical performance by Lucius.

S01E104 Christopher Meloni, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Edward Byers, Ray LaMontagne

March 3 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes Christopher Meloni, actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead;, Medal of Honor Recipient Edward Byers, and a musical performance by Ray LaMontagne.

S01E105 Will Arnett, Charles Barkley, Max Greenfield

March 7 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes Will Arnett, Charles Barkley, and actor Max Greenfield.

S01E106 Helen Mirren, J.J. Abrams, DMA’S

March 8 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes Helen Mirren, J.J. Abrams, and a musical performance by DMA'S.

S01E107 Sally Field, Jerrod Carmichael, Esperanza Spalding

March 9 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes Sally Field, Jerrod Carmichael, and a musical performance by Esperanza Spalding.

S01E108 Anna Kendrick, Loretta Lynch, Brian Fallon

March 10 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes Anna Kendrick, U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch, and a musical performance by Brian Fallon.

S01E109 Jeff Daniels, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Audra McDonald

March 11 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes Jeff Daniels, actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead, and Audra McDonald.

S01E110 John Oliver, Jordan Spieth, New Order

March 14 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes John Oliver, World #1 Golfer Jordan Spieth, and a musical performance by New Order.

S01E111 Steve Martin & Edie Brickell, Shirley MacLaine, Gustavo Dudamel

March 15 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes Steve Martin & Edie Brickell, Shirley MacLaine, and an interview with Los Angeles Philharmonic conductor Gustavo Dudamel and performance with orchestra.

S01E112 Theo James, Jussie Smollett, Laurie Anderson

March 16 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes Theo James, Jussie Smollett, and a musical performance by Laurie Anderson.

S01E113 William H. Macy, Melissa Rauch, Isaac Mizrahi

March 17 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes William H. Macy, Melissa Rauch, and Isaac Mizrahi.

S01E114 Tom Hiddleston, Laura Benant, Frightened Rabbit

March 28 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes Tom Hiddleston, Laura Benanti from the CBS drama series "Supergirl" and a musical performance by Frightened Rabbit.

S01E115 Adam Driver, Rachel Bloom, Savages

March 29 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes Adam Driver, Rachel Bloom, and a musical performance by Savages.

S01E116 Eric Stonestreet, Jason Jones, Elizabeth Warren

March 30 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

An interview with Cartoon Donald Trump. Eric Stonestreet discusses 'Confirmation and Modern Family’. Jason Jones discusses 'The Detour’. Senator Elizabeth Warren discusses the presidential race.

S01E117 Sarah Paulson, Tatiana Maslany, Wynton Marsalis, Lil Buck, Jared Grimes

March 31 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes Sarah Paulson, Tatiana Maslany, and interview with and musical performance by Wynton Marsalis, Lil Buck, and Jared Grimes.

S01E118 Steve Buscemi, Benjamin Walker, Broadway Cast of 'American Psycho'

April 1 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes Steve Buscemi, actor Benjamin Walker, and a performance by the cast of Broadway's "American Psycho."

S01E119 Matthew Perry, Nick Offerman, Explosions In The Sky, Parliament-Funkadelic

April 4 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes Matthew Perry from the CBS comedy series "The Odd Couple," Nick Offerman, a musical performance by Explosions In The Sky, and Parliament-Funkadelic sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

S01E120 Melissa McCarthy, Ben Falcone, Arianna Huffington, BABYMETAL

April 5 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes Melissa McCarthy & Ben Falcone, Arianna Huffington, and a musical performance by BABYMETAL.

S01E121 Anna Kendrick, Sam Rockwell, David Duchovny, Autolux

April 6 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes Anna Kendrick & Sam Rockwell, David Duchovny, and a musical performance by Autolux.

S01E122 Mindy Kaling, Tituss Burgess, Ken Burns

April 7 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes Mindy Kaling, Tituss Burgess, and filmmaker Ken Burns.

S01E123 Hillary Clinton, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Katharine McPhee, Sturgill Simpson, Wayne Shorter

April 18 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes Hillary Clinton, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Katharine McPhee from the CBS drama series "Scorpion," a musical performance by Sturgill Simpson, and Wayne Shorter sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

S01E124 Rep. Paul Ryan, Kevin Spacey, Thomas Middleditch, The Flaming Lips, Arturo Sandoval

April 19 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes Kevin Spacey, actor Thomas Middleditch, a musical performance by The Flaming Lips, and Arturo Sandoval sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

S01E125 Dennis Quaid, Matt Walsh, Charles Bradley, Tootie & Jimmy Heath

April 20 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes Dennis Quaid, actor Matt Walsh, a musical performance by Charles Bradley, and Tootie & Jimmy Heath sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

S01E126 Tom Hanks, Leslie Odom Jr., The Strumbellas, Roy Haynes

April 21 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes Tom Hanks, Leslie Odom Jr., a musical performance by The Strumbellas, and Roy Haynes sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

S01E127 Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Sam Morril

April 22 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and comedian Sam Morril.

S01E128 Michelle Williams, Eddie Huang, Bob Mould

April 25 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes Michelle Williams, Viceland's Eddie Huang, and a musical performance by Bob Mould.

S01E129 J.K. Simmons, Jane Krakowski, Chris Wallace

April 26 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes J.K. Simmons, Jane Krakowski, and Chris Wallace.

S01E130 Susan Sarandon, David Tennant, Catfish and The Bottlemen

April 27 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes Susan Sarandon, actor David Tennant, and a musical performance by Catfish and The Bottlemen.

S01E131 Julianna Margulies, Christine Baranski, Matt Czuchry, Hank Azaria, Phil Knight

April 28 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes the cast of the CBS drama series "The Good Wife": Julianna Margulies, Christine Baranski, and Matt Czuchry, also Hank Azaria, and Nike Co-Founder and Chairman Phil Knight.

S01E132 Anderson Cooper, Mark Feuerstein, Gwen Stefani

April 29 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes Anderson Cooper, Mark Feuerstein and a musical performance by Gwen Stefani.

S01E133 Bill O'Reilly, Morris Chestnut, Deerhunter

May 2 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes Bill O'Reilly, Morris Chestnut, and a musical performance by Deerhunter.

S01E134 Dakota Johnson, Sebastian Stan, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real

May 3 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes Dakota Johnson, Sebastian Stan, and a musical performance by Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real.

S01E135 Anthony Mackie, Rob Reiner, Maxwell

May 4 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes Anthony Mackie, Rob Reiner, and a musical performance by Maxwell.

S01E136 Judge Judy, Zac Posen, W. Kamau Bell

May 5 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes Judge Judy, Zac Posen and W. Kamau Bell.

S01E137 Lily Tomlin, Kumail Nanjiani, Ryan Hamilton

May 6 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes Lily Tomlin, actor Kumail Nanjiani, and a performance by stand-up comedian Ryan Hamilton.

S01E138 Kaley Cuoco, Dan Savage, The National

May 9 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Stephen welcomes Kaley Cuoco from the CBS comedy series "The Big Bang Theory," author and podcast host Dan Savage, and a musical performance by The National.

S01E139 Chloe Grace Moretz, Katie Couric, Charlamagne Tha God

May 10 · 45min find the promo

S01E140 Kate Beckinsale, B.J. Novak, Desiigner

May 11 · 45min find the promo

S01E141 Ryan Gosling, Russell Crowe, Jessie Mueller, Animal Collective

May 12 · 45min find the promo

S01E142 Matt Bomer, Zach Woods, Nick Griffin

May 13 · 45min find the promo

S01E143 Jason Sudeikis; Michael Weatherly from the CBS drama series "NCIS"; Megyn Kelly

May 16 · 45min find the promo

S01E144 Anthony Anderson; Eugene Levy & Catherine O'Hara; musical performance by Coldplay

May 16 · 45min find the promo

S01E145 Josh Gad; Gillian Jacobs; musical performance by Band of Horses

May 18 · 45min find the promo

S01E146 Rose Byrne; Bobby Flay; interview with and performance by Weird Al Yankovic

May 19 · 45min find the promo

S01E147 Seth Rogen; Krysten Ritter; musical performance by Wolf Parade

May 20 · 45min find the promo

S01E148 Emilia Clarke; Shiri Appleby; musical performance by Cynthia Erivo

May 23 · 45min find the promo

S01E149 Sean Hayes; Brooklyn Decker; Lewis Black

May 24 · 45min find the promo

S01E150 James McAvoy; Nick Swardson; Physicist Brian Greene

May 25 · 45min find the promo

S01E151 Lizzy Caplan; Neil Young; Mike Epps

May 26 · 45min find the promo

S01E152 Rashida Jones; musical performance by The Struts

May 27 · 45min find the promo

S01E153 James Corden, host of CBS's "The Late Late Show"; Scott Speedman; musical performance by Death Cab for Cutie

June 6 · 45min find the promo

S01E154 Jude Law; Norman Reedus; musical performance by Hundred Waters with Skrillex featuring Chance the Rapper

June 7 · 45min find the promo

S01E155 Laura Linney; John Leguizamo; musical performance by Gary Clark Jr.; Paula Robison sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

June 8 · 45min find the promo

S01E156 Patrick Wilson; Gayle King; Gary Johnson & William Weld

June 9 · 45min find the promo

S01E157 David Duchovny; Aaron Tveit from the CBS drama series "BrainDead"; Juggler Alexander Koblikov

June 10 · 45min find the promo

S01E158 Bill O'Reilly; Anna Chlumsky; Aesop Rock

June 13 · 45min find the promo

S01E159 Daniel Radcliffe; George Lopez; musical performance by HINDS

June 14 · 45min find the promo

S01E160 Liam Hemsworth; Ana Gasteyer; stand-up comedy performance by Paul Mecurio

June 15 · 45min find the promo

S01E161 Demi Lovato & Nick Jonas; Amy Ryan; musical performance by Nick Jonas

June 16 · 45min find the promo

S01E162 Aaron Paul; Michael Ian Black; Silversun Pickups

June 17 · 45min find the promo

S01E163 Alexander Skarsgård, Natasha Leggero, Ziggy Marley

June 20 · 45min find the promo

S01E164 Aubrey Plaza; Hugh Dancy; Andrew Zimmern

June 21 · 45min find the promo

S01E165 Uzo Aduba; Neil DeGrasse Tyson; Adia Victoria

June 22 · 45min find the promo

S01E166 Bernie Sanders, Paul Dano, Rascal Flatts

June 23 · 45min find the promo

S01E167 Kevin Hart, Taylor Schilling, RuPaul Charles

June 24 · 45min find the promo

S01E168 Kevin Love; Jenny Slate; Dierks Bentley

June 27 · 45min find the promo

S01E169 Tom Brokaw; Sarah & Erin Foster; Bibi Bourelly

June 28 · 45min find the promo

S01E170 Samuel L. Jackson; Julie Klausner; ScHoolboy Q

June 29 · 45min find the promo

S01E171 Ellie Kemper; Patrick Fugit; We Are Scientists

June 30 · 45min find the promo

S01E172 Zachary Quinto; Natasha Lyonne; 2 Chainz

July 1 · 45min find the promo

S01E173 Bryan Cranston, Busy Philipps, Blink-182

July 4 · 45min find the promo

S01E174 Nicholas Hoult; John Turturro; Bret Baier; Young Greatness

July 5 · 45min find the promo

S01E175 Benjamin Bratt; Rob Corddry; The Shelters

July 13 · 45min find the promo

S01E176 Bill Maher; Michael K. Williams; Parquet Courts

July 14 · 45min find the promo

S01E177 Charlie Rose, Gayle King & Norah O'Donnell, DeRay Mckesson, Bonnie McFarlane

July 15 · 45min find the promo

S01E178 RNC, Zoe Saldana, Jennifer Saunders, Ron Suskind

July 18 · 45min find the promo

S01E179 RNC, Keegan-Michael Key, Kathryn Hahn, Jenny Lewis & NAF

July 19 · 45min find the promo

S01E180 RNC, Tony Goldwyn, Mark Cuban, Lewis Black, Cory Kahaney, Wyclef Jean

July 20 · 45min find the promo

S01E181 RNC, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Billy Eichner, Cory Kahaney

July 21 · 45min find the promo

S01E182 Jennifer Saunders

July 22 · 45min find the promo

S01E183 DNC, Allison Janney, Anthony Weiner, Ryan Adams

July 25 · 45min find the promo

S01E184 DNC, Jeff Daniels, Bassem Youssef, Aurora

July 26 · 45min find the promo

S01E185 DNC, John Oliver, Jai Courtney, Charlamagne Tha God, DMC

July 27 · 45min find the promo

S01E186 DNC, Abbi Jacobson, Ilana Glazer, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Eric Andre

July 28 · 45min find the promo

S01E187 DNC Highlights

July 29 · 45min find the promo

S01E188 Viola Davis; Simon Helberg; Declan McKenna

August 1 · 45min find the promo

S01E189 Will Smith; Logan Lerman; Tony Bennett

August 2 · 45min find the promo

S01E190 John Cena; Scott Eastwood; Aaron Neville

August 3 · 45min find the promo

S01E191 Jamie Dornan, Javier Muñoz, Malcolm Gladwell, The O'Jays

August 4 · 45min find the promo

S01E192 Diane Kruger; Mark Normand; Ibtihaj Muhammad

August 5 · 45min find the promo

S01E193 Amy Schumer; Omari Hardwick; Michaela Watkins

August 22 · 45min find the promo

S01E194 Rami Malek, Tika Sumpter, Parker Sawyers, Diana Gordon

August 23 · 45min find the promo

S01E195 Anderson Cooper, Edgar Ramirez, Kip Moore

August 24 · 45min find the promo

S01E196 Senator Tim Kaine, Tony Hale, Car Seat Headrest

August 25 · 45min find the promo

S01E197 Rachel Weisz; Kevin Smith; Spike Feresten

August 26 · 45min find the promo

S01E198 Riz Ahmed; Pedro Pascal; Angel Olsen

August 29 · 45min find the promo

S01E199 John Krasinski; Adam Brody; St. Paul and The Broken Bones

August 30 · 45min find the promo

S01E200 Christian Slater, Congressman John Lewis, Chris Geere

August 31 · 45min find the promo

S01E201 Larry Wilmore; Chris Noth; Sampha

September 1 · 45min find the promo

S01E202 Actress Anna Gunn; journalist John Dickerson; inventor Simone Giertz.

September 2 · 45min find the promo

Show synopsis

Actress Anna Gunn; journalist John Dickerson; inventor Simone Giertz.

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

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