The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (Season 7)

Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, the War on Drugs (Episode 1) 4.5

Air date: 2021-09-07

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Breaking Mustache Newsflash. Stephen and Jon Batiste acknowledge the impact of Hurricane Ida in Louisiana. Stephen Colbert’s "Excuses Song" featuring Jon Batiste & Stay Human. Steve Martin, Martin Short & Selena Gomez discuss ‘Only Murders in the Building’. The War on Drugs perform "Living Proof" from their album ‘I Don’t Live Here Anymore’. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind.

Chris Wallace, Holland Taylor (Episode 2) 1.0

Air date: 2021-09-08

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Animal Earth. Italy Cam. "Stephen Colbert Presents: That’s Yeet. Dabbing on Fleek, Man!" Chris Wallace discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Countdown Bin Laden’. Holland Taylor discusses ‘The Chair’.

Sarah Paulson, Kacey Musgraves (Episode 3)

Air date: 2021-09-09

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Seditionist Round Up Roundup. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. A special appearance by ‘Blue’s Clues’ original host Steve Burns. Sarah Paulson discusses ‘Impeachment: American Crime Story’. Kacey Musgraves discusses her new album, ‘Star-Crossed’.

Jeff Daniels, Nate Burleson (Episode 4)

Air date: 2021-09-13

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen and Jon Batiste acknowledge the death of George Wein. Jeff Daniels discusses ‘American Rust’. Nate Burleson discusses ‘CBS Mornings’.

Justice Stephen Breyer (Episode 5)

Air date: 2021-09-14

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen acknowledges the death of Norm Macdonald. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Pleistocene-While. Pleistocene-While Presents: Suckmyass-While. Justice Stephen Breyer discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘The Authority of Court and the Peril of Politics’. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind.

Jessica Chastain, Stephen Sondheim (Episode 6)

Air date: 2021-09-15

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: The Adventures of Mike Pence: To Coup or Not to Coup. Stephen Colbert’s Ball Gags. The Late Chic Presents: Stephen Colbert’s Slay Your Fleek. Jessica Chastain discusses ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’. Stephen Sondheim discusses ‘Company’ and ‘West Side Story’.

Melissa McCarthy, Lindsey Buckingham (Episode 7)

Air date: 2021-09-16

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Space News: Civilians In Space Edition. Disinformation Station. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Melissa McCarthy discusses ‘The Starling’ and the 10th anniversary of ‘Bridesmaids’. Lindsey Buckingham performs "On the Wrong Side" from his self-titled album.

The Late Show's Celebration of Season 6: This Time with Laughs! (Episode 8) 1.0

Air date: 2021-09-20

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: The Late Show’s Celebration of Season 6: This Time with Laughs! Special clip show with The Late Show’s best Season 6 moments: monologues, Quarantine-While and Colbert Questionert segments and best guest appearances. Neil deGrasse Tyson takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from March 2 episode).

Bob Woodward, Robert Costa, Leon Bridges (Episode 9)

Air date: 2021-09-21

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Bob Woodward & Robert Costa discuss recent politics and their new book, ‘Peril’. Leon Bridges performs "Motorbike" from his album ‘Gold-Diggers Sound’.

Shawn Mendes, Chris Turner (Episode 10)

Air date: 2021-09-22

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Climate Night. Shawn Mendes discusses climate change action and his new single, "Summer of Love". Chris Turner gives a stand-up performance.

Anderson Cooper, John Mayer (Episode 11)

Air date: 2021-09-23

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Disinformation Station. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. The Late Chic Presents: Stephen Colbert’s Slay Your Fleek. Anderson Cooper discusses his new book, ‘Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty’. John Mayer performs "Wild Blue" from his album ‘Sob Rock’.

Paul Giamatti, Jon Stewart (Episode 12)

Air date: 2021-09-27

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Breaking News. Jon Stewart takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from June 14 episode). Paul Giamatti discusses ‘Billions’.

Drew Carey, Phoebe Robinson (Episode 13) 1.0

Air date: 2021-09-28

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: The Late Show’s Presidential Butt-tastic Ass-Travaganza: How Full of Crap Is He? Scandinavia’s Björking Nus. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Meanwild. Meanwild Presents: Meanwild After Dark. Drew Carey discusses ‘The Price Is Right’ and the show’s upcoming 50th anniversary. Phoebe Robinson discusses her new book, ‘Please Don’t Sit On My Bed In Your Outside Clothes’. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind.

Anita Hill, Alessandro Nivola (Episode 14) 1.0

Air date: 2021-09-29

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Apocalypse Dow: Countdown To Shutdown: Wanted: Debt or Alive. Stephen Colbert: Selling Out. Anita Hill discusses her new book, ‘Believing’. Alessandro Nivola discusses ‘The Many Saints of Newark’. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind.

John Lithgow, Theo Croker, Wyclef Jean (Episode 15)

Air date: 2021-09-30

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Apocalypse Dow: Countdown To Shutdown: Wanted: Debt or Alive. A surprise visit by Rudy Giuliani. John Lithgow discusses his new book, ‘A Confederacy of Dumptys’, and ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’. Theo Croker performs "State of the Union 444" from his album ‘BLK2LIFE’, featuring Wyclef Jean and with Jon Batiste providing musical accompaniment.

Rebecca Ferguson (Episode 16)

Air date: 2021-10-01

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Seditionist Round Up Roundup. Stephen’s Apology Fest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (special appearances by Pat Murphy and Brent Suter). Rebecca Ferguson discusses ‘Dune’.

Julianna Margulies, Toby Keith (Episode 17)

Air date: 2021-10-04

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Rich People – They’re Just Not Like Us: Us Pay Taxes. Kroggett’s Haunted Truck Translation Dictionary (special appearance by David Harbour). Julianna Margulies discusses ‘The Morning Show’ and her book, ‘Sunshine Girl: An Unexpected Life’. Toby Keith performs "Old School" from his forthcoming album ‘Peso In My Pocket’.

Michael Keaton, Zac Brown Band (Episode 18) 6.0

Air date: 2021-10-05

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: The Social Notwork. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Michael Keaton discusses ‘The Flash’ and ‘Dopesick’. Zac Brown Band performs "Out in the Middle" from their album ‘The Comeback’.

Bret Baier, Susie Essman (Episode 19)

Air date: 2021-10-06

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Apocalypse Dow: Countdown To Meltdown: Dawn of the Debt. Critical Possible News? Crisis In Possibly! Breaking Maybe? Urgent Perhaps? Hispanic Heritage Month: Latino, Latinx, or Hispanic? (special appearances by José Andrés, America Ferrera, Rita Moreno, Danny Trejo and Cristo Fernández). Bret Baier discusses the 25th anniversary of Fox News, recent politics, and his new book, ‘To Rescue the Republic’. Susie Essman discusses ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’. Late Show Presents: Rehearsal Rewind.

Sanjay Gupta, Denis Villeneuve (Episode 20) 10.0

Air date: 2021-10-07

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes author Sanjay Gupta and director Denis Villeneuve.

The cast of "Succession" (Episode 21)

Air date: 2021-10-08

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes the cast of the award-winning HBO series “Succession” in their first late-night appearance together: Brian Cox, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck, Nicholas Braun, Matthew Macfadyen, and J. Smith-Cameron.

Rep. Adam Schiff, Kacey Musgraves (Episode 22)

Air date: 2021-10-18

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes Rep. Adam Schiff and a musical performance by Kacey Musgraves.

Nick Offerman, Charlamagne Tha God (Episode 23)

Air date: 2021-10-19

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Nick Offerman and radio & TV personality Charlamagne tha God.

Issa Rae, H.E.R. (Episode 24)

Air date: 2021-10-20

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actress Issa Rae and a musical performance by H.E.R.

Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya (Episode 25)

Air date: 2021-10-21

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Timothée Chalamet and actress Zendaya.

Andie MacDowell, Lana Del Rey (Episode 26)

Air date: 2021-10-22

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actress Andie MacDowell and a musical performance by Lana Del Rey.

Bruce Springsteen (Episode 27)

Air date: 2021-10-25

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Bruce Springsteen.

Katie Couric, Gabby Barret (Episode 28)

Air date: 2021-10-26

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes journalist Katie Couric and a musical performance by Gabby Barrett.

Elizabeth Banks, Jorja Fox (Episode 29)

Air date: 2021-10-27

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actress Elizabeth Banks and actress Jorja Fox.

John Leguizamo, Thomasin McKenzie (Episode 30)

Air date: 2021-10-28

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo and actress Thomasin McKenzie.

Trevor Noah, My Morning Jacket (Episode 31)

Air date: 2021-10-29

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes TV host Trevor Noah and a musical performance by My Morning Jacket.

David Byrne, Huma Abedin (Episode 32)

Air date: 2021-11-01

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by David Byrne and political staffer Huma Abedin.

Michael C. Hall, Michael Eric Dyson (Episode 33)

Air date: 2021-11-02

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Michael C. Hall and professor Michael Eric Dyson.

Andy Cohen, Thundercat (Episode 34)

Air date: 2021-11-03

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes host Andy Cohen and a musical performance by Thundercat.

Billy Porter, Annaleigh Ashford (Episode 35)

Air date: 2021-11-04

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Billy Porter and actress Annaleigh Ashford.

Tony Hale, Snail Mail (Episode 36)

Air date: 2021-11-05

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Tony Hale and a musical performance by Snail Mail.

Jonathan Karl, Brandi Carlile (Episode 37)

Air date: 2021-11-08

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes journalist Jonathan Karl plus an interview with and musical performance by Brandi Carlile.

Quentin Tarantino (Episode 38)

Air date: 2021-11-09

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes filmmaker Quentin Tarantino and unveiling People’s Sexiest Man Alive.

Aubrey Plaza, Bruce Springsteen (Episode 39)

Air date: 2021-11-10

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actress Aubrey Plaza and musician Bruce Springsteen.

Kenneth Branagh, Ellie Kemper (Episode 40)

Air date: 2021-11-11

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Kenneth Branagh and actress Ellie Kemper.

Jeff Goldblum, Rod Stewart (Episode 41)

Air date: 2021-11-12

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum and Rod Stewart performance.

Paul Rudd, Sting (Episode 42) 9.0

Air date: 2021-11-15

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Paul Rudd and a musical performance by Sting.

Eric Adams, Dwyane Wade (Episode 43) 10.0

Air date: 2021-11-16

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes Mayor-elect of New York City Eric Adams and former professional basketball Dwyane Wade.

Adam Driver, America Ferrera (Episode 44) 10.0

Air date: 2021-11-17

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: The FDA plans to authorize Pfizer boosters for all adults this week, and hundreds of QAnon believers are still in Dallas waiting for the late John F. Kennedy Jr. to show up. Next, The Late Show staff asks the superstars of WWE just one question. Stephen sits down with Adam Driver to talk "House of Gucci" and what motivates him to bring live theater experiences to members of the military with his organization Arts in the Armed Forces. America Ferrera returns to the show to talk about season two of “Gentefied,” the Netflix comedic drama she executive produces and directs.

Kevin Hart, Robert Plant, Alison Krauss (Episode 45)

Air date: 2021-11-19

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Nearly 1 in 10 younger U.S. children got a coronavirus shot in the first two weeks of eligibility, and the right wing media is still up in arms that Big Bird encouraged children to get shots in their arms. Meanwhile, a Pod Show exclusive Sesame Street story from A to Z! And Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh's pants caught on fire during a football game. Kevin Hart sits down with Stephen and explains why his new project is intentionally darker and less comedic than the work he’s been known for to date. “True Story” is streaming now on Netflix.

Andrew Garfield, José Andres (Episode 46) 10.0

Air date: 2021-11-22

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Andrew Garfield and chef José Andrés.

Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett (Episode 47) 10.0

Air date: 2021-11-23

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Lady Gaga with Tony Bennett.

Rosamund Pike, Peter Jackson (Episode 48)

Air date: 2021-11-24

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actress Rosamund Pike and film director Peter Jackson.

Peter Jackson, Chelsea Cutler (Episode 49)

Air date: 2021-11-29

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes producer Peter Jackson and a musical performance by Chelsea Cutler.

Peter Dinklage, Lee Jung-Jae, Aaron & Bryce Dessner (Episode 50) 10.0

Air date: 2021-11-30

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Peter Dinklage, actor Lee Jung-Jae, and a musical performance by Peter Dinklage & Aaron & Bryce Dessner “The National” from the film “Cyrano.”

Javier Bardem, Gang of Youths (Episode 51)

Air date: 2021-12-01

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Javier Bardem and a musical performance by Gang of Youths.

Mahershala Ali, Jason Reynolds (Episode 52) 1.0

Air date: 2021-12-02

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Mahershala Ali and author Jason Reynolds.

Jeff Goldblum, Natalie Hemby (Episode 53)

Air date: 2021-12-03

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum and a musical performance by Natalie Hemby.

Jennifer Lawrence, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats (Episode 54) 10.0

Air date: 2021-12-06

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Lawrence and a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.

Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon; Glass Animals (Episode 55)

Air date: 2021-12-07

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actress Kristin Davis, actress Cynthia Nixon, and a musical performance by Glass Animals.

Dr. David Agus; Natalie Hemby (Episode 56)

Air date: 2021-12-08

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes Dr. David Agus, the lead COVID analyst for CBS news; and musical artist Natalie Hemby. Stephen introduces his latest segment "Romansplaining with Stephen Colbert" about dating.

Michael B. Jordan; Nathaniel Rateliff (Episode 57)

Air date: 2021-12-09

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Michael B. Jordan. Nathaniel Rateliff joins Jon Batiste in a musical performance. Meanwhile!

Sting, David Alan Grier (Episode 58)

Air date: 2021-12-10

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcome musical artist Sting, and actor David Alan Grier. Sting performs and takes the Colbert Questionnaire.

Keanu Reeves, Brett Eldredge (Episode 59)

Air date: 2021-12-13

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves. Musical performance by Brett Eldredge.

Henry Cavill, Jonathan Groff (Episode 60)

Air date: 2021-12-14

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Henry Cavill, actor Jonathan Groff.

Denzel Washington, Maggie Gyllenhaal (Episode 61) 6.0

Air date: 2021-12-15

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Denzel Washington, actor Maggie Gyllenhaal. Stephen celebrates the 20th anniversary of "Lord of the Rings" with special guests.

Anderson Cooper (Episode 62)

Air date: 2021-12-16

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes news anchor Anderson Cooper.

Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Utkarsh Ambudkar (Episode 63)

Air date: 2022-01-03

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes director of the Centers for Disease Control Dr. Rochelle Walensky and actor Utkarsh Ambudkar.

Jennifer Lawrence, Ralph Macchio, The Flaming Lips ft. Nell Smith (Episode 64)

Air date: 2022-01-04

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Lawrence, actor Ralph Macchio, and a musical performance by Nell & The Flaming Lips.

Eliana Kwartler, Amy Klobuchar, SAINt JHN (Episode 65)

Air date: 2022-01-05

Runtime: 45 min

John Dickerson, Corey Hawkins (Episode 66)

Air date: 2022-01-06

Runtime: 45 min

Keanu Reeves, Genesis Owusu (Episode 67)

Air date: 2022-01-07

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves, and a musical performance by Genesis Owusu.

Gayle King, Tig Notaro (Episode 68)

Air date: 2022-01-10

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes journalist Gayle King and comic Tig Notaro.

Bradley Cooper, Robert Finley, Dan Auerbach (Episode 69)

Air date: 2022-01-11

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper and a musical performance by Robert Finley & Dan Auerbach.

Keanu Reeves, Caitriona Balfe (Episode 70)

Air date: 2022-01-12

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves takes “The Colbert Questionert” and actress Caitriona Balfe.

Liev Schreiber, Allison Russell (Episode 71)

Air date: 2022-01-13

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Liev Schreiber and a musical performance by Allison Russell.

Bradley Cooper, Corey Stoll, Geese (Episode 72)

Air date: 2022-01-14

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper, actor Corey Stoll, and a musical performance by Geese.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Ingrid Andress, Sam Hunt (Episode 73)

Air date: 2022-01-17

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and a musical performance by Ingrid Andress & Sam Hunt.

Brian Cox, Samantha Bee (Episode 74)

Air date: 2022-01-18

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Brian Cox and TV personality Samantha Bee.

Christine Baranski, Nation of Language (Episode 75)

Air date: 2022-01-19

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski and a musical performance by Nation of Language.

Dionne Warwick, David Cross (Episode 76)

Air date: 2022-01-20

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes singer Dionne Warwick and actor David Cross.

Elvis Costello (Episode 77) 10.0

Air date: 2022-01-21

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes musician Elvis Costello and a musical performance by Elvis Costello & the Imposters.

Kristen Stewart, Jonathan Van Ness (Episode 78)

Air date: 2022-01-24

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actress Kristen Stewart and TV personality Jonathan Van Ness.

Joy Reid, Thomas Middleditch (Episode 79)

Air date: 2022-01-25

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes TV host Joy Reid and actor Thomas Middleditch.

Adrien Brody, Lady Wray (Episode 80)

Air date: 2022-01-26

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Adrien Brody and a musical performance by Lady Wray.

Kate Hudson, Oliver Hudson, St. Paul and the Broken Bones (Episode 81)

Air date: 2022-01-27

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actors Kate & Oliver Hudson and a musical performance by St. Paul & The Broken Bones.

Marlee Matlin, Mackenzie Davis (Episode 82) 9.0

Air date: 2022-01-28

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actress Marlee Matlin and actress Mackenzie Davis.

Whoopi Goldberg, Rep. Ro Khanna (Episode 83)

Air date: 2022-01-31

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes TV personality Whoopi Goldberg and Rep. Ro Khanna.

Clarissa Ward, Faith Hill, Aurora (Episode 84)

Air date: 2022-02-01

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes CNN chief international correspondent Clarissa Ward, singer and actress Faith Hill, and a musical performance by Aurora.

Tim McGraw, Martha Stewart (Episode 85)

Air date: 2022-02-02

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Tim McGraw and TV personality Martha Stewart.

Dua Lipa, 2 Chainz (Episode 86) 10.0

Air date: 2022-02-03

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes singer Dua Lipa and a musical performance by 2 Chainz.

Jeffrey Wright, Alex Borstein, Maxwell (Episode 87)

Air date: 2022-02-14

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Jeffrey Wright, actress Alex Borstein, and a musical performance by Maxwell.

John Oliver, Future Islands (Episode 88)

Air date: 2022-02-15

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes comic John Oliver and a musical performance by Future Islands.

Daniel Craig, Doris Kearns Goodwin (Episode 89) 10.0

Air date: 2022-02-16

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Craig and biographer Doris Kearns Goodwin.

Margaret Brennan, Adam Scott (Episode 90)

Air date: 2022-02-17

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan, and actor Adam Scott.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt, alt-J (Episode 91) 8.0

Air date: 2022-02-21

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt and a musical performance by Alt-J.

John Turturro, John Avlon (Episode 92)

Air date: 2022-02-22

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor John Turturro and journalist John Avlon.

John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri, Russell Howard (Episode 93)

Air date: 2022-02-23

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann, political adviser Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri, former White House communications director, and comic Russell Howard.

Julia Ioffe, Thomas Lennon, Tears for Fears (Episode 94) 6.0

Air date: 2022-02-24

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes journalist Julia Ioffe, actor Thomas Lennon, and a live performance by Tears for Fears.

Sam Waterston, Sophia Bush, John Oliver (Episode 95)

Air date: 2022-02-25

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Sam Waterston, actress Sophia Bush, and “Rescue Dog Rescue” with John Oliver.

Bob Odenkirk, Pusha T (Episode 96)

Air date: 2022-02-28

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Bob Odenkirk and a musical performance by Pusha T.

Sen. Bernie Sanders, Big Thief (Episode 97)

Air date: 2022-03-01

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Big Thief.

Andy Serkis, Fiona Hill (Episode 98)

Air date: 2022-03-02

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Andy Serkis and former Russia adviser to the White House Fiona Hill. Plus, a 15th anniversary celebration of Americone Dream.

Kyle MacLachlan, Arian Moayed, Pusha T (Episode 99)

Air date: 2022-03-03

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Kyle MacLachlan, actor Arian Moayed, and a live performance by Pusha T.

Anderson Cooper, Sutton Foster (Episode 100) 10.0

Air date: 2022-03-07

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and actress Sutton Foster.

John C. Reilly, Kristin Chenoweth (Episode 101) 10.0

Air date: 2022-03-08

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor John C. Reilly and actress Kristin Chenoweth.

Michael McFaul, Denée Benton, Father John Misty (Episode 102)

Air date: 2022-03-09

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes Amb. Michael McFaul, actress Denée Benton, and a musical performance by Father John Misty.

Marie Yovanovitch, Martha Stewart, Rex Orange County (Episode 103)

Air date: 2022-03-10

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch, entrepreneur Martha Stewart, and a live performance by Rex Orange County.

Aidy Bryant, Alex Edelman (Episode 104)

Air date: 2022-03-11

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actress Aidy Bryant and a live performance by comedian Alex Edelman.

Sandra Bullock, Billy Strings (Episode 105) 8.0

Air date: 2022-03-14

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actress Sandra Bullock and a musical performance by Billy Strings.

Anne Hathaway, Da'Vine Joy Randolph (Episode 106) 6.5

Air date: 2022-03-15

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actress Anne Hathaway and actress Da’Vine Joy Randolph.

Michael Bublé, Rose Matafeo (Episode 107)

Air date: 2022-03-16

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes singer Michael Bublé and actress Rose Matafeo, with a live performance by Michael Bublé.

Chris Wallace, Wilmer Valderrama (Episode 108)

Air date: 2022-03-28

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Wallace and actor Wilmer Valderrama.

Hannah Gadsby, Sandra Bullock, Buffalo Nichols (Episode 109) 6.0

Air date: 2022-03-29

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes comic Hannah Gadsby, actress Sandra Bullock, and a musical performance by Buffalo Nichols.

Elle Fanning, Ben Schwartz (Episode 110)

Air date: 2022-03-30

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actress Elle Fanning and actor Ben Schwartz.

Jane Krakowski, James McAvoy, Arlo Parks (Episode 111)

Air date: 2022-03-31

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actress Jane Krakowski, actor James McAvoy, and a musical performance by Arlo Parks.

John C. Reilly, Mandy Patinkin, Ken Burns (Episode 112)

Air date: 2022-04-01

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor John C. Reilly, actor Mandy Patinkin, and filmmaker Ken Burns.

Shaquille O'Neal, Mayim Bialik (Episode 113) 10.0

Air date: 2022-04-04

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes sports analyst Shaquille O'Neal and actress Mayim Bialik.

Jon Batiste, Oscar Isaac (Episode 114) 10.0

Air date: 2022-04-05

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes musician Jon Batiste and actor Oscar Isaac.

Anderson Cooper, Thomas Rhett (Episode 115)

Air date: 2022-04-06

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a live performance by Thomas Rhett.

Pete Holmes, Elizabeth Alexander (Episode 116)

Air date: 2022-04-07

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes comedian Pete Holmes and poet Elizabeth Alexander.

Chance the Rapper, Beanie Feldstein (Episode 117)

Air date: 2022-04-11

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Chance the Rapper, and actress Beanie Feldstein.

Molly Shannon, Rep. Cori Bush (Episode 118)

Air date: 2022-04-12

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actress Molly Shannon and Rep. Cori Bush.

Claire Foy, Paul Bettany, Bright Eyes (Episode 119)

Air date: 2022-04-13

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actress Claire Foy, actor Paul Bettany, and a musical performance by Bright Eyes.

Hugh Laurie, Spoon (Episode 120)

Air date: 2022-04-14

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Laurie and a musical performance by Spoon.

Josh Brolin, The Who (Episode 121) 10.0

Air date: 2022-04-15

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin and a musical performance by The Who.

Julia Roberts, Wilco (Episode 122) 8.0

Air date: 2022-04-18

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actress Julia Roberts and a musical performance by Wilco.

Neil deGrasse Tyson, Emmy Blotnick (Episode 123) 10.0

Air date: 2022-04-19

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a performance by comedian Emmy Blotnick.

Alexander Skarsgård, Jack White (Episode 124) 10.0

Air date: 2022-04-20

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Alexander Skarsgård and musician Jack White, with a live performance by Jack White.

Jon Bernthal, Alton Brown (Episode 125)

Air date: 2022-05-02

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Jon Bernthal and TV chef Alton Brown!

Jose Andres, Ron Howard, Emily Bazelon, Lucius featuring Sheryl Crow and Celisse (Episode 126)

Air date: 2022-05-03

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes humanitarian Jose Andres, director Ron Howard, legal commentator Emily Bazelon, and a music performance by Lucius featuring Sheryl Crow and Celisse.

Glenn Close, Sheryl Crow (Episode 127)

Air date: 2022-05-04

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Glenn Close and musician Sheryl Crow.

Daniel Craig, Matt Walsh, Joy Oladokun (Episode 128)

Air date: 2022-05-05

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Matt Walsh. Does the Colbert Questionnaire with Daniel Craig. Musical performance by Joy Oladokun

Chris O'Donnell, Elvis Costello (Episode 129)

Air date: 2022-05-06

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Chris O'Donnell and singer-songwriter Elvis Costello!

Mark Esper, Judd Apatow (Episode 130) 10.0

Air date: 2022-05-16

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, and director Judd Apatow.

Ricky Gervais, Trombone Shorty (Episode 131)

Air date: 2022-05-17

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Guest Ricky Gervais talks about his comedy tour SuperNature followed by a performance from trombone and trumpet player Trombone Shorty.

Antony Blinken, TWICE (Episode 132) 10.0

Air date: 2022-05-18

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen speaks with the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, followed by a performance from the South Korean girl group TWICE.

Mike Myers, Minha Kim (Episode 133)

Air date: 2022-05-19

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Mike Myers discusses his comedy series The Pentaverate in which he has many roles and Minha Kim talks on the renewal of the epic series Pachinko.

Shaquille O'Neal, Sebastian Stan, Sharon Van Etten (Episode 134) 10.0

Air date: 2022-05-20

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal takes ”The Colbert Questionert,” Sebastian Stan talks on Pam and Tommy and indie-rock star Sharon Van Etten performs.

Jennifer Connelly, Patti LuPone (Episode 135) 10.0

Air date: 2022-05-23

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Jennifer Connelly talks about Top Gun: Maverick and Tony award-winning Patti LuPone performs from the revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Company.

Jacinda Ardern, Punch Brothers (Episode 136) 5.5

Air date: 2022-05-24

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and a musical performance performance by Punch Brothers.

Michael Che, James Stavridis (Episode 137) 10.0

Air date: 2022-05-25

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes comedian Michael Che and Admiral James Stavridis.

Josh Brolin, Hugh Dancy (Episode 138)

Air date: 2022-05-26

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin, and actor Hugh Dancy.

Jake Tapper, Joel Kim Booster (Episode 139)

Air date: 2022-06-06

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Gay Planet Earth. Breaking News. Jake Tapper discusses recent politics. Joel Kim Booster discusses Fire Island.

Robert De Niro, Rosie Perez (Episode 140) 10.0

Air date: 2022-06-07

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Robert De Niro discusses the upcoming Tribeca Film Festival. Stephen and Robert De Niro acknowledge the death of Ray Liotta. Rosie Perez discusses Now & Then.

Rep. Adam Schiff, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kurt Vile (Episode 141) 10.0

Air date: 2022-06-08

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: "Shoot Us With Shotguns". Dawn of the Planet of the Monkeypox. Representative Adam Schiff discusses recent politics. Chiwetel Ejiofor discusses The Man Who Fell to Earth. Kurt Vile performs "Mount Airy Hill (Way Gone)" from his album Watch My Moves.

Jon Batiste, Simu Liu (Episode 142) 10.0

Air date: 2022-06-09

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Special live episode following the January 6 Committee public hearing. The January 6th Show. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Jon Batiste takes the Colbert Questionert. Simu Liu discusses his new book, We Were Dreamers.

Bryan Cranston, Sen. Raphael Warnock (Episode 143) 10.0

Air date: 2022-06-13

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: U-Heil. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Bryan Cranston discusses Jerry & Marge Go Large. Senator Raphael Warnock discusses recent politics and his new book, A Way Out of No Way.

Bob Woodward, Carl Bernstein, Bonnie Raitt (Episode 144) 10.0

Air date: 2022-06-14

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Bob Woodward & Carl Bernstein discuss recent politics and the upcoming 50th anniversaries of the Watergate scandal and their book, All the President's Men. Bonnie Raitt performs "Blame It on Me" from her album Just Like That…

Emma Thompson, Tom Segura (Episode 145) 10.0

Air date: 2022-06-15

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: First Drafts: Father's Day Cards, with Stephen's wife, Evie. Emma Thompson discusses Good Luck to You, Leo Grande. Tom Segura discusses his new book, I'd Like to Play Alone, Please.

Tom Hanks, Regina Spektor (Episode 146) 8.0

Air date: 2022-06-16

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Late Show Family Meeting with Tom Hanks. Tom Hanks discusses Elvis. Regina Spektor performs "Becoming All Alone" from her album Home, Before and After.

Cory Booker, The Lumineers (Episode 147) 10.0

Air date: 2022-06-20

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Cyborgasm. Senator Cory Booker discusses recent politics. The Lumineers perform "A.M. Radio" from their album Brightside.

Werner Herzog, Roger Waters (Episode 148) 10.0

Air date: 2022-06-21

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Fast Earl’s Fake Elector Depot. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Rescue Dog Rescue with Emma Thompson (new footage from June 15 episode). Werner Herzog discusses his new book, ‘The Twilight World’. Roger Waters performs a medley of ‘The Happiest Days of Our Lives’ and ‘Another Brick in the Wall (Part 3)’.

Taika Waititi, David Sedaris (Episode 149) 10.0

Air date: 2022-06-22

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: War for the Planet of the Monkeypox. Taika Waititi discusses ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ and his upcoming Star Wars film. David Sedaris discusses his new book, ‘Happy-Go-Lucky’.

Beto O’Rourke, Matilda Lawler (Episode 150) 10.0

Air date: 2022-06-23

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stranger Hearings. Jeffery Miller and Alphonso Horne sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Beto O’Rourke discusses recent politics. Matilda Lawler discusses ‘Station Eleven’.

Wanda Sykes, Ronan Farrow (Episode 151) 10.0

Air date: 2022-06-27

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Wanda Sykes discusses ‘The Upshaws’. Ronan Farrow discusses ‘Endangered’.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Jimmie Allen (Episode 152) 10.0

Air date: 2022-06-28

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez discusses recent politics. Jimmie Allen performs "Down Home" from his album ‘Tulip Drive’.

Adam Kinzinger, Karl Urban, Stephen Sanchez (Episode 153) 10.0

Air date: 2022-06-29

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Representative Adam Kinzinger discusses recent politics. Karl Urban discusses ‘The Boys’. Stephen Sanchez performs "Until I Found You" from his EP ‘Easy On My Eyes’.

Heidi Klum, Ibram X. Kendi (Episode 154) 10.0

Air date: 2022-06-30

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Crotch Wotch. The Late Show ’s Pride Month News Parade. Heidi Klum discusses ‘Making the Cut’ and ‘America’s Got Talent’. Ibram X. Kendi discusses his new books, ‘How to Raise an Antiracist’ and ‘Goodnight Racism’.

Billy Crystal, Paul Hollywood (Episode 155) 10.0

Air date: 2022-07-18

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Billy Crystal discusses ‘Mr. Saturday Night’. Paul Hollywood steps into the kitchen with Stephen and discusses his new book, ‘Bake’.

Ethan Hawke, Courtney Barnett (Episode 156) 10.0

Air date: 2022-07-19

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Ethan Hawke discusses ‘The Last Movie Stars’. Courtney Barnett performs "Before You Gotta Go" from her album ‘Things Take Time, Take Time’.

Ice-T, Michael Pollan (Episode 157) 10.0

Air date: 2022-07-20

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Breaking Wind News. Rachael Price sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Stephen Colbert Presents: That’s Yeet: Dabbing on Fleek, Fam! Ice-T discusses his new book, ‘Split Decision’. Michael Pollan discusses his new book, ‘This Is Your Mind on Plants’.

Chris Hayes, Jack White (Episode 158) 10.0

Air date: 2022-07-21

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Special live episode following the January 6 Committee public hearing. Chris Hayes discusses recent politics. The Late Show Presents: Maybe Dropping Soon, with Jack White (new footage from April 20 episode). Jack White performs "If I Die Tomorrow" from his album ‘Entering Heaven Alive’.

Jamie Raskin, Death Cab for Cutie (Episode 159) 10.0

Air date: 2022-07-25

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Everybody’s Got Something to Hide Except Me and My Monkeypox. St. Vincent sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Cyborgasm. Representative Jamie Raskin discusses recent politics. Death Cab for Cutie performs "Here to Forever" from their forthcoming album ‘Asphalt Meadows’.

Charlamagne tha God, Brett Gelman (Episode 160) 10.0

Air date: 2022-07-26

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: 5 Little Monkeypox Jumping on the Bed. St. Vincent sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Charlamagne tha God discusses recent politics and ‘Hell of A Week’. Brett Gelman discusses ‘Stranger Things’.

Amanda Seyfried, Stephen Merchant (Episode 161) 10.0

Air date: 2022-07-27

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: St. Vincent sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Amanda Seyfried discusses ‘The Dropout’. Stephen Merchant discusses ‘The Outlaws’. Louis Cato performs "Look Within" from his album ‘Starting Now’, with Stay Human providing musical accompaniment.

Jonathan Karl, BJ Novak, St. Vincent (Episode 162) 10.0

Air date: 2022-07-28

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. St. Vincent sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Jonathan Karl discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Betrayal’. B.J. Novak discusses ‘Vengeance’.

Patton Oswalt, Jennifer Granholm, James Taylor (Episode 163) 8.0

Air date: 2022-08-01

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: James Taylor and Larry Goldings sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Patton Oswalt discusses ‘I Love My Dad’. Secretary Jennifer Granholm discusses recent politics.

Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Bianca Cristovao, James Taylor (Episode 164) 10.0

Air date: 2022-08-02

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: James Taylor and Larry Goldings sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Wasted Time: The Rise and Fall of Clock App for iPhone. Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett & Tommy Vietor discuss recent politics. Bianca Cristovao gives a stand-up performance.

Ron Howard, Morfydd Clark, James Taylor (Episode 165) 10.0

Air date: 2022-08-03

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: James Taylor and Larry Goldings sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Porcine-While. Ron Howard discusses ‘Thirteen Lives’. Morfydd Clark discusses ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’.

James Taylor, Colman Domingo (Episode 166) 10.0

Air date: 2022-08-04

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Fact-Check Check! James Taylor and Larry Goldings sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Breaking News. James Taylor discusses his career in music. Colman Domingo discusses ‘Euphoria’ and ‘Rustin’.

Luis Cato, Joe Walsh, Mindy Kaling, Senator Chris Murphy (Episode 167) 10.0

Air date: 2022-08-08

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Joe Walsh sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Mindy Kaling discusses ‘Never Have I Ever’. Senator Chris Murphy discusses recent politics.

Ben Stiller, D'Arcy Carden, Joe Walsh (Episode 168) 10.0

Air date: 2022-08-09

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Joe Walsh sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Space News: Moon City News. Space News: Cured Space Meat. Space News: England in Space. Ben Stiller discusses ‘Severance’. D’Arcy Carden discusses ‘A League of Their Own’.

Kieran Culkin, Run the Jewels, Joe Walsh (Episode 169) 10.0

Air date: 2022-08-10

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Joe Walsh sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Kieran Culkin discusses ‘Succession’. Run the Jewels performs "A Few Words for the Firing Squad (Radiation)" from their album ‘RTJ4’.

Karine Jean-Pierre, Tatiana Maslany, Joe Walsh (Episode 170) 10.0

Air date: 2022-08-11

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Joe Walsh sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Severance: The Lost Scenes of Steve C. (special appearances by Tramell Tillman, John Turturro and Adam Scott). Stephen announces the departure of bandleader Jon Batiste. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre discusses recent politics. Tatiana Maslany discusses ‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law’.