Episodes List
Ep.1 10/2/23 (Neil deGrasse Tyson, Louis Cato)
Air Date: 2023-10-02
Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a musical performance by Louis Cato.
Ep.2 10/3/23 (John Oliver, boygenius)
Air Date: 2023-10-03
Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by boygenius.
Ep.3 10/4/23 (Anderson Cooper, Japanese Breakfast)
Air Date: 2023-10-04
Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by Japanese Breakfast.
Ep.4 10/5/23 (Bob Odenkirk, Fortune Feimster)
Air Date: 2023-10-05
Stephen welcomes actor Bob Odenkirk and comedian Fortune Feimster.
Ep.5 10/9/23 (Arnold Schwarzenegger, Metric)
Air Date: 2023-10-09
Stephen welcomes actor Arnold Schwarzenegger and a performance by Metric.
Ep.6 10/10/23 (Kerry Washington, Maxwell Frost)
Air Date: 2023-10-10
Stephen welcomes actress Kerry Washington and US Representative Maxwell Frost.
Ep.7 10/11/23 (John Fetterman, Melissa Villasenor)
Air Date: 2023-10-11
Stephen welcomes Senator John Fetterman and actress Melissa Villaseñor.
Ep.8 10/12/23 (John Mulaney, Darius Rucker)
Air Date: 2023-10-12
Stephen welcomes comic John Mulaney and a musical performance by Darius Rucker.
Ep.9 10/16/23 (Jada Pinkett Smith, Ricky Velez)
Air Date: 2023-10-16
Stephen welcomes actress Jada Pinkett Smith and comic Ricky Velez.
Ep.10 10/23/23 (Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez, Arlo Parks)
Air Date: 2023-10-23
Stephen welcomes actors Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez and a musical performance by Arlo Parks.
Ep.11 10/24/23 (Jim Gaffigan, Caroline Polachek)
Air Date: 2023-10-24
Stephen welcomes comic Jim Gaffigan and a musical performance by Caroline Polachek.
Ep.12 10/25/23 (Talking Heads, Mae Martin)
Air Date: 2023-10-25
Stephen welcomes rock band Talking Heads and actor Mae Martin.
Ep.13 10/26/23 (Keegan-Michael Key, Elle Key, John Carpenter)
Air Date: 2023-10-26
Stephen welcomes actor Keegan-Michael Key, producer Elle Key and filmmaker John Carpenter.
Ep.14 10/30/23 (Henry Winkler, Melissa Etheridge)
Air Date: 2023-10-30
Stephen welcomes actor Henry Winkler and singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge.
Ep.15 10/31/23 (John Dickerson, Alex Newell)
Air Date: 2023-10-31
Stephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson with a musical performance by Alex Newell.
Ep.16 Adam Kinzinger, Willie Nelson
Air Date: 2023-11-01
Stephen welcomes former United States Representative Adam Kinzinger and a musical performance by Willie Nelson.
Ep.17 Pete Buttigieg, Willie Nelson
Air Date: 2023-11-02
Stephen welcomes transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg and singer Willie Nelson.
Ep.18 Barbra Streisand
Air Date: 2023-11-13
Stephen welcomes singer Barbra Streisand.
Ep.19 Rachel Maddow, Gracie Abrams
Air Date: 2023-11-14
Stephen welcomes TV host Rachel Maddow and a musical performance by Gracie Abrams.
Ep.20 Paul Giamatti, Tom Blyth
Air Date: 2023-11-15
Stephen welcomes actor Paul Giamatti and actor Tom Blyth.
Ep.21 Jonathan Karl, Maria Bamford)
Air Date: 2023-11-16
Stephen welcomes journalist Jonathan Karl and comic Maria Bamford.
Ep.22 David Letterman, The National
Air Date: 2023-11-20
Stephen welcomes television host David Letterman and a musical performance by The National.
Ep.23 Bradley Cooper, José Andrés
Air Date: 2023-11-21
Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper and chef José Andrés.
Ep.24 Peter Dinklage, Tig Notaro
Air Date: 2023-11-22
Stephen welcomes actor Peter Dinklage and comic Tig Notaro.
Ep.25 Liz Cheney, Olivia Rodrigo
Air Date: 2023-12-11
Stephen welcomes former Representative Liz Cheney and a musical performance by Olivia Rodrigo.
Ep.26 Taraji P. Henson, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
Air Date: 2023-12-12
Actress Taraji P. Henson; Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit perform.
Ep.27 Jason Momoa, Robert Smigel
Air Date: 2023-12-13
Actor Jason Momoa; comic Robert Smigel.
Ep.28 12/14/23 (Greta Gerwig, Andrew Scott)
Air Date: 2023-12-14
Stephen welcomes director Greta Gerwig and actor Andrew Scott.
Ep.29 12/18/23 (Kenan Thompson, Olivia Rodrigo, Evie Colbert)
Air Date: 2023-12-18
Stephen welcomes actor Kenan Thompson, a musical performance by Olivia Rodrigo, and First Drafts with Evie Colbert.
Ep.30 12/19/23 (Adam Driver, Jon Batiste)
Air Date: 2023-12-19
Stephen welcomes actor Adam Driver plus an interview with and musical performance by Jon Batiste.
Ep.31 12/20/23 (Nicki Minaj, Liam Neeson)
Air Date: 2023-12-20
Stephen welcomes rapper Nicki Minaj and The Indict-mare Before Christmas narrated by Liam Neeson.
Ep.32 12/21/23 (Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen)
Air Date: 2023-12-21
Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper, TV host Andy Cohen, and a musical performance by Louis Cato with the Late Show Band.
Ep.33 1/8/24 (Barbra Streisand, Taylor Tomlinson)
Air Date: 2024-01-08
Stephen welcomes comic/TV host Taylor Tomlinson and Barbra Streisand takes the Colbert Questionert.
Ep.34 1/9/24 (Gayle King, Charles Barkley, Ebon Moss-Bachrach)
Air Date: 2024-01-09
Stephen welcomes journalist Gayle King, former professional basketball player Charles Barkley, and actor Ebon Moss-Bachrach.
Ep.35 1/10/24 (America Ferrera, Reneé Rapp)
Air Date: 2024-01-10
Stephen welcomes actress America Ferrera and singer-songwriter Reneé Rapp.
Ep.36 1/11/24 (Emily Blunt, Colman Domingo)
Air Date: 2024-01-11
Stephen welcomes actress Emily Blunt, actor Colman Domingo, and John Scofield sits in with Louis Cato & the Late Show Band.
Ep.37 1/16/24 (Nicki Minaj, Jeff Tweedy, Daniel Caesar, Taylor Tomlinson)
Air Date: 2024-01-16
Stephen welcomes musician Jeff Tweedy and a musical performance by Daniel Caesar and a special appearance by Taylor Tomlinson.
Ep.38 1/17/24 (Clive Owen, Juno Temple, The Last Dinner Party)
Air Date: 2024-01-17
Stephen welcomes actor Clive Owen, actress Juno Temple and a musical performance by The Last Dinner Party.
Ep.39 1/18/24 (Common, Steven Wright)
Air Date: 2024-01-18
Stephen welcomes rapper Common and comic Steven Wright.
Ep.40 1/22/24 (Trevor Noah, Ruby Bridges)
Air Date: 2024-01-22
Stephen welcomes comic Trevor Noah and American civil rights activist Ruby Bridges.
Ep.41 1/23/24 (André 3000, Jelani Cobb)
Air Date: 2024-01-23
Stephen welcomes rapper André 3000 and author Jelani Cobb.
Ep.42 1/24/24 (Austin Butler, Kingsley Ben-Adir)
Air Date: 2024-01-24
Stephen welcomes actor Austin Butler and actor Kingsley Ben-Adir.
Ep.43 1/25/24 (Martin Scorsese, Future Islands)
Air Date: 2024-01-25
Stephen welcomes filmmaker Martin Scorsese with a performance by Future Islands.
Ep.44 1/29/24 (Bryan Cranston, Michele Norris)
Air Date: 2024-01-29
Stephen welcomes actor Bryan Cranston and journalist Michele Norris.
Ep.45 1/30/24 (Emma Stone, Jaime Harrison)
Air Date: 2024-01-30
Stephen welcomes actress Emma Stone and Democratic National Committee chair Jaime Harrison.
Ep.46 1/31/24 (Demi Moore, Paul Walter Hauser)
Air Date: 2024-01-31
Stephen welcomes actress Demi Moore and actor Paul Walter Hauser.
Ep.47 John Cena, Kwame Alexander, Asake
Air Date: 2024-02-01
Stephen welcomes actor John Cena, writer Kwame Alexander and a musical performance by Asake.
Ep.48 2/5/24 (Elizabeth Warren, Usama Siddiquee)
Air Date: 2024-02-05
Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and comic Usama Siddiquee.
Ep.49 2/6/24 (Joy-Ann Reid, A'ja Wilson)
Air Date: 2024-02-06
Stephen welcomes journalist Joy-Ann Reid and basketball player A'ja Wilson.
Ep.50 2/7/24 (Christopher Nolan)
Air Date: 2024-02-07
Stephen welcomes filmmaker Christopher Nolan.
Ep.51 2/8/24 (André 3000, Justin Hartley)
Air Date: 2024-02-08
Stephen welcomes rapper André 3000 and actor Justin Hartley.
Ep.52 2/11/24 (John Krasinski, Ryan Gosling, Jon Stewart)
Air Date: 2024-02-11
Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski, actor Ryan Gosling, with a special appearance by Jon Stewart.
Ep.53 2/12/24 (John Oliver, Killer Mike)
Air Date: 2024-02-12
Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by Killer Mike.
Ep.54 2/13/24 (Matt Damon, Danielle Pinnock)
Air Date: 2024-02-13
Stephen welcomes actor Matt Damon and actress Danielle Pinnock.
Ep.55 2/14/24 (Mark Wahlberg, Lily Gladstone)
Air Date: 2024-02-14
Stephen welcomes actor Mark Wahlberg and actress Lily Gladstone.
Ep.56 2/15/24 (Billy Joel, Chappell Roan)
Air Date: 2024-02-15
Stephen welcomes singer Billy Joel and a musical performance by Chappell Roan.
Ep.57 2/26/24 (Arnold Schwarzenegger, Julio Torres)
Air Date: 2024-02-26
Stephen welcomes actor Julio Torres.
Ep.58 2/27/24 (Josh Brolin, Amanda Gorman, Jan Vogler)
Air Date: 2024-02-27
Stephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin and Amanda Gorman & Jan Vogler.
Ep.59 2/28/24 (Chris Hayes, Carrie Preston)
Air Date: 2024-02-28
Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Hayes and actress Carrie Preston.
Ep.60 2/29/24 (Rebecca Ferguson, Denis Villeneuve)
Air Date: 2024-02-29
Stephen welcomes actress Rebecca Ferguson and filmmaker Denis Villeneuve.
Ep.61 3/4/24 (RuPaul, Yuval Noah Harari)
Air Date: 2024-03-04
Stephen welcomes TV personality RuPaul and author Yuval Noah Harari.
Ep.62 3/5/24 (Sen. Bernie Sanders, Bleachers)
Air Date: 2024-03-05
Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Bleachers.
Ep.63 3/6/24 (Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ariel Elias)
Air Date: 2024-03-06
Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a stand up performance by Ariel Elias.
Ep.64 3/7/24 (John Dickerson, De La Soul)
Air Date: 2024-03-07
Stephen welcomes political analyst John Dickerson and a musical performance by De La Soul.
Ep.65 3/11/24 (Kristen Stewart, Tom Hollander)
Air Date: 2024-03-11
Stephen welcomes actress Kristen Stewart and actor Tom Hollander.
Ep.66 3/12/24 (Diane Lane, Patton Oswalt)
Air Date: 2024-03-12
Stephen welcomes actress Diane Lane and actor Patton Oswalt.
Ep.67 Paul Rudd, Cecilia Vega
Air Date: 2024-03-13
Stephen welcomes actor Paul Rudd and journalist Cecilia Vega.
Ep.68 3/14/24 (Paul Simon)
Air Date: 2024-03-14
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Paul Simon.
Ep.69 3/25/24 (Stephen Breyer, Justin Thomas)
Air Date: 2024-03-25
Stephen welcomes justice Stephen Breyer and professional golfer Justin Thomas.
Ep.70 3/26/24 (Carol Burnett, Waxahatchee featuring MJ Lenderman)
Air Date: 2024-03-26
Stephen welcomes actress Carol Burnett and a musical performance by Waxahatchee & MJ Lenderman.
Ep.71 3/27/24 (Liam Neeson, Fareed Zakaria)
Air Date: 2024-03-27
Stephen welcomes actor Liam Neeson and journalist Fareed Zakaria.
Ep.72 4/1/24 (Matt Damon, Hannah Waddingham)
Air Date: 2024-04-01
Stephen welcomes actress Hannah Waddingham and Matt Damon takes The Colbert Questionert.
Ep.73 4/2/24 (Savannah Guthrie, Tim Blake Nelson)
Air Date: 2024-04-02
Stephen welcomes journalist Savannah Guthrie and actor Tim Blake Nelson.
Ep.74 4/3/24 (Gillian Anderson, Sonequa Martin-Green, Remi Wolf)
Air Date: 2024-04-03
Stephen welcomes actress Gillian Anderson, actress Sonequa Martin-Green, and a musical performance by Remi Wolf.
Ep.75 4/4/24 (Steve Buscemi, Henry Louis Gates Jr.)
Air Date: 2024-04-04
Stephen welcomes actor Steve Buscemi and literary critic Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Ep.76 4/8/24 (Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Tyla)
Air Date: 2024-04-08
Stephen welcomes Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and a musical performance by Tyla.
Ep.77 4/9/24 (Maren Morris, Demetri Martin)
Air Date: 2024-04-09
Stephen welcomes singer Maren Morris and actor Demetri Martin.
Ep.78 We 4/10/24 (Christiane Amanpour, Wilmer Valderrama)
Air Date: 2024-04-10
Stephen welcomes journalist Christiane Amanpour and actor Wilmer Valderrama.
Ep.79 4/15/24 (Salman Rushdie, Anna Sawai, Terence Blanchard)
Air Date: 2024-04-15
Stephen welcomes author Salman Rushdie, actress Anna Sawai, and Terence Blanchard sits in with Louis Cato & the Late Show Band.
Ep.80 Orlando Bloom, George Takei, Maggie Rogers
Air Date: 2024-04-16
Stephen welcomes actor Orlando Bloom, actor George Takei, and a musical performance by Maggie Rogers.
Ep.81 4/17/24 (John Lithgow, Doris Kearns Goodwin)
Air Date: 2024-04-17
Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and historian Doris Kearns Goodwin.
Ep.82 4/18/24 (Sandra Oh, Reid Scott, Daniel Radcliffe)
Air Date: 2024-04-18
Stephen welcomes actress Sandra Oh, actor Reid Scott, and actor Daniel Radcliffe.
Ep.83 4/29/24 (Jean Smart, Gayle Rankin)
Air Date: 2024-04-29
Stephen welcomes actress Jean Smart and actress Gayle Rankin.
Ep.84 4/30/24 (Jeff Daniels, Hannah Einbinder, Béla Fleck)
Air Date: 2024-04-30
Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Daniels, comic Hannah Einbinder, and Béla Fleck sits in with Louis Cato & the Late Show Band.
Ep.85 5/1/24 (Carol Burnett, Phil Keoghan, Jacob Collier)
Air Date: 2024-05-01
Stephen welcomes TV host Phil Keoghan, a musical performance by Jacob Collier, and Carol Burnett takes “The Colbert Questionert.”
Ep.86 5/2/24 (John Leguizamo, Laura Coates)
Air Date: 2024-05-02
Stephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo and attorney Laura Coates.
Ep.87 5/6/24 (Ethan Hawke, Cedric the Entertainer)
Air Date: 2024-05-06
Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke and actor Cedric the Entertainer.
Ep.88 5/7/24 (Tiffany Haddish, Meredith Scardino)
Air Date: 2024-05-07
Stephen welcomes actress Tiffany Haddish and screenwriter Meredith Scardino.
Ep.89 5/8/24 (Jen Psaki, Elyanna)
Air Date: 2024-05-08
Stephen welcomes political analyst Jen Psaki and a musical performance by Elyanna.
Ep.90 5/9/24 (Ryan Gosling, Desi Lydic)
Air Date: 2024-05-09
Stephen welcomes Ryan Gosling takes “The Colbert Questionert” and actress Desi Lydic.
Ep.91 5/13/24 (Steve Carell, Paul Simon)
Air Date: 2024-05-13
Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell and a musical performance by Paul Simon.
Ep.92 5/14/24 (Jennifer Hudson, Marisa Abela)
Air Date: 2024-05-14
Stephen welcomes singer Jennifer Hudson and actress Marisa Abela.
Ep.93 George Stephanopoulos/Michelle Buteau
Air Date: 2024-05-15
Stephen welcomes TV host George Stephanopoulos and comic Michelle Buteau.
Ep.94 5/16/24 (David Letterman, Claudia Jessie, Norah Jones)
Air Date: 2024-05-16
Stephen welcomes David Letterman takes The Colbert Questionert, actress Claudia Jessie, and a musical performance by Norah Jones.
Ep.95 5/20/24 (Sarah Paulson, Paul Scheer, a performance from Broadway's "Merrily We Roll Along")
Air Date: 2024-05-20
Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Paulson, actor Paul Scheer, and performance by the Broadway cast of “Merrily We Roll Along.”
Ep.96 5/21/24 (Billie Eilish)
Air Date: 2024-05-21
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Billie Eilish.
Ep.97 5/22/24 (Anya Taylor-Joy, Doug Emhoff)
Air Date: 2024-05-22
Stephen welcomes actress Anya Taylor-Joy and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff.
Ep.98 5/23/24 (Chris Hemsworth, James Dyson)
Air Date: 2024-05-23
Stephen welcomes actor Chris Hemsworth and business magnate James Dyson.
Ep.99 6/3/24 (Alicia Keys, Stephen Merchant)
Air Date: 2024-06-03
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Alicia Keys and actor Stephen Merchant.
Ep.100 Viggo Mortensen, Olivia Cooke
Air Date: 2024-06-04
Stephen welcomes actor Viggo Mortensen, actress Olivia Cooke, and a performance by the cast of “Illinoise.”
Ep.101 6/5/24 (Jon Bon Jovi, Tig Notaro)
Air Date: 2024-06-05
Stephen welcomes singer Jon Bon Jovi and comedian Tig Notaro.
Ep.102 Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Hozier
Air Date: 2024-06-06
Stephen welcomes actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus and a musical performance by Hozier.
Ep.103 6/10/24 (Senator Cory Booker, Billie Eilish)
Air Date: 2024-06-10
Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and a musical performance by Billie Eilish.
Ep.104 6/11/24 (Jake Gyllenhaal, Chloe Fineman)
Air Date: 2024-06-11
Steven welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal and comedian Chloe Fineman.
Ep.105 6/12/24 (Seth Meyers, Omar Apollo)
Air Date: 2024-06-12
Stephen welcomes TV host Seth Meyers and a musical performance by Omar Apollo.
Ep.106 6/13/24 (Jude Law, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats)
Air Date: 2024-06-13
Stephen welcomes actor Jude Law and a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.
Ep.107 6/17/24 (Dr. Anthony Fauci, Callum Turner, Trombone Shorty)
Air Date: 2024-06-17
Stephen welcomes Dr. Anthony Fauci and actor Callum Turner.
Ep.108 6/18/24 (Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Lake Street Dive)
Air Date: 2024-06-18
Stephen welcomes podcast hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett & Tommy Vietor, and a musical performance by Lake Street Dive.
Ep.109 6/19/24 (Cynthia Erivo, Rep. Jamaal Bowman)
Air Date: 2024-06-19
Stephen welcomes actress Cynthia Erivo and Rep. Jamaal Bowman.
Ep.110 6/20/24 (Jeremy Allen White, Ava DuVernay)
Air Date: 2024-06-20
Stephen welcomes actor Jeremy Allen White and director Ava DuVernay.
Ep.111 7/8/24 (Michael Douglas, Abby Phillip, Antony Starr, Chace Crawford, Colby Minifie)
Air Date: 2024-07-08
Ep.112 Serena Williams, Andrew McCarthy
Air Date: 2024-07-09
Ep.113 7/10/24 (Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Martha Stewart)
Air Date: 2024-07-10
Ep.114 7/11/24 (John Dickerson, Jessica Pratt)
Air Date: 2024-07-11
Ep.115 7/15/24 (Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Bikini Kill)
Air Date: 2024-07-15
Ep.116 7/16/24 (Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Loudon Wainwright III)
Air Date: 2024-07-16
Ep.117 7/17/24 (Glen Powell, Charlamagne Tha God)
Air Date: 2024-07-17
Ep.118 7/18/24 (Sen. Bernie Sanders, OneRepublic)
Air Date: 2024-07-18
Ep.119 7/22/24 (Keanu Reeves, Charles Wesley Godwin)
Air Date: 2024-07-22
Ep.120 7/23/24 (Matthew Macfadyen, Jon M. Chu)
Air Date: 2024-07-23
Ep.121 7/24/24 (Melinda French Gates, Saoirse-Monica Jackson)
Air Date: 2024-07-24
Ep.122 7/25/24 (Kevin Hart, Andrew Bird)
Air Date: 2024-07-25
Ep.123 8/12/24 (Kaitlan Collins, Walton Goggins)
Air Date: 2024-08-12
Stephen welcomes journalist Kaitlan Collins and actor Walton Goggins.
Ep.124 Bowen Yang, Nick Cave
Air Date: 2024-08-13
Stephen welcomes actor Bowen Yang and musician Nick Cave.
Ep.125 8/14/24 (Alex Wagner, Ali Macofsky)
Air Date: 2024-08-14
Stephen welcomes TV host Alex Wagner and comic Ali Macofsky.
Ep.126 8/15/24 (Sean Hayes, Billie Eilish, Hiroyuki Sanada, Koe Wetzel with Jessie Murph)
Air Date: 2024-08-15
Ep.127 Hillary Rodham Clinton, Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Air Date: 2024-08-19
Ep.128 8/20/24 (Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries)
Air Date: 2024-08-20
Ep.129 8/21/24 (Pete Buttigieg, Chance the Rapper)
Air Date: 2024-08-21
