The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (Season 7)

Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, the War on Drugs (Episode 1) 8.0

Air date: 2021-09-07

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actors Steve Martin, Martin Short & Selena Gomez, and a musical performance by The War on Drugs.

Chris Wallace, Holland Taylor (Episode 2)

Air date: 2021-09-08

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Wallace and actress Holland Taylor.

Sarah Paulson, Kacey Musgraves (Episode 3)

Air date: 2021-09-09

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Paulson and singer Kacey Musgraves.

Jeff Daniels, Nate Burleson (Episode 4)

Air date: 2021-09-13

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Daniels and TV host Nate Burleson.

Justice Stephen Breyer (Episode 5)

Air date: 2021-09-14

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer.

Jessica Chastain, Stephen Sondheim (Episode 6)

Air date: 2021-09-15

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actress Jessica Chastain and composer Stephen Sondheim.

Melissa McCarthy, Lindsey Buckingham (Episode 7)

Air date: 2021-09-16

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actress Melissa McCarthy and a musical performance by Lindsey Buckingham.

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

Air date: 2021-09-20

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: A look back celebrating Season 6.

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

Air date: 2021-09-21

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes journalists Bob Woodward and Robert Costa, and a musical performance by Leon Bridges.

Shawn Mendes, Chris Turner (Episode 10)

Air date: 2021-09-22

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes and a comedic performance by Chris Turner.

Anderson Cooper, John Mayer (Episode 11)

Air date: 2021-09-23

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by John Mayer.

Paul Giamatti, Jon Stewart (Episode 12)

Air date: 2021-09-27

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Paul Giamatti and comic Jon Stewart.

Drew Carey, Phoebe Robinson (Episode 13)

Air date: 2021-09-28

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes game show host Drew Carey and actress Phoebe Robinson.

Anita Hill, Alessandro Nivola (Episode 14)

Air date: 2021-09-29

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes lawyer Anita Hill and actor Alessandro Nivola.

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

Air date: 2021-09-30

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and a musical performance by Theo Croker & Wyclef Jean.

Rebecca Ferguson (Episode 16)

Air date: 2021-10-01

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actress Rebecca Ferguson.

Julianna Margulies, Toby Keith (Episode 17)

Air date: 2021-10-04

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actress Julianna Margulies and a musical performance by Toby Keith.

Michael Keaton, Zac Brown Band (Episode 18) 6.0

Air date: 2021-10-05

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Michael Keaton and a musical performance by Zac Brown Band.

Bret Baier, Susie Essman (Episode 19)

Air date: 2021-10-06

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes journalist Bret Baier and comic Susie Essman.

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)

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: Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper, and comedian Joel Kim Booster.

Robert De Niro, Rosie Perez (Episode 140) 10.0

Air date: 2022-06-07

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Robert De Niro and actress Rosie Perez.

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

Air date: 2022-06-08

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes Congressman Adam Schiff, actor Chiwetel Ejiofor and a musical performance by Kurt Vile.

Jon Batiste, Simu Liu (Episode 142) 10.0

Air date: 2022-06-09

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes Jon Batiste, who takes “The Colbert Questionert,” and actor Simu Liu.

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

Air date: 2022-06-13

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Bryan Cranston and Senator Raphael Warnock.

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

Air date: 2022-06-14

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes journalists Bob Woodward & Carl Bernstein and a musical performance by Bonnie Raitt.

Emma Thompson, Tom Segura (Episode 145) 10.0

Air date: 2022-06-15

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actress Emma Thompson and comic Tom Segura.

Tom Hanks, Regina Spektor (Episode 146) 8.0

Air date: 2022-06-16

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Tom Hanks and a musical performance by Regina Spektor.

Cory Booker, The Lumineers (Episode 147) 10.0

Air date: 2022-06-20

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and a musical performance by The Lumineers.

Werner Herzog, Roger Waters (Episode 148) 10.0

Air date: 2022-06-21

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes author Werner Herzog and a musical performance by Roger Waters.

Taika Waititi , David Sedaris (Episode 149) 10.0

Air date: 2022-06-22

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes filmmaker Taika Waititi and comic David Sedaris.

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

Air date: 2022-06-23

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes former Rep. Beto O’Rourke and actress Matilda Lawler.

Wanda Sykes, Ronan Farrow (Episode 151) 10.0

Air date: 2022-06-27

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes comic Wanda Sykes and writer Ronan Farrow.

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

Air date: 2022-06-28

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and a musical performance by Jimmie Allen.

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

Air date: 2022-06-29

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes Congressman Adam Kinzinger, actor Karl Urban, and a musical performance by Stephen Sanchez.

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

Air date: 2022-06-30

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes model Heidi Klum and writer Ibram X. Kendi.

Billy Crystal, Paul Hollywood (Episode 155) 10.0

Air date: 2022-07-18

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Billy Crystal and chef Paul Hollywood.

Ethan Hawke, Courtney Barnett (Episode 156) 10.0

Air date: 2022-07-19

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke and a musical performance by Courtney Barnett.

Ice-T, Michael Pollan (Episode 157) 10.0

Air date: 2022-07-20

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Ice-T and author Michael Pollan.

Chris Hayes, Jack White (Episode 158) 10.0

Air date: 2022-07-21

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes political commentator Chris Hayes and a musical performance by Jack White.

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

Air date: 2022-07-25

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes Rep. Jamie Raskin, a musical performance by Death Cab for Cutie, and St. Vincent performs with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.

Charlamagne tha God, Brett Gelman (Episode 160) 10.0

Air date: 2022-07-26

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes TV personality Charlamagne tha God, actor Brett Gelman, and a musical performance by St. Vincent with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.

Amanda Seyfried, Stephen Merchant (Episode 161) 10.0

Air date: 2022-07-27

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actress Amanda Seyfried, actor Stephen Merchant, and a musical performance by St. Vincent with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.

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

Air date: 2022-07-28

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes journalist Jonathan Karl, actor BJ Novak, and a musical performance by St. Vincent with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.

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

Air date: 2022-08-01

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes comic Patton Oswalt, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm, and a musical performance by James Taylor.

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

Air date: 2022-08-02

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes podcast hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett & Tommy Vietor, comic Bianca Cristovao, and a musical performance by James Taylor.

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

Air date: 2022-08-03

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes director Ron Howard, and actress Morfydd Clark. James Taylor sits in with Stay Human.

James Taylor, Colman Domingo (Episode 166) 10.0

Air date: 2022-08-04

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: James Taylor, Colman Domingo

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

Air date: 2022-08-08

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes Luis Cato, Joe Walsh, Mindy Kaling and Seantor Chris Murphy.

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

Air date: 2022-08-09

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Ben Stiller and actress D’Arcy Carden. Joe Walsh sits in with Stay Human.

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

Air date: 2022-08-10

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes actor Kieran Culkin and a musical performance by Run the Jewels. Joe Walsh sits in with Stay Human.

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

Air date: 2022-08-11

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: Stephen welcomes Whitehouse Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and actress Tatiana Maslany. Joe Walsh sits in with Luis Cato and the band.