Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater.
Episodes
George Clooney, Jeb Bush, Jon Batiste & Stay Human
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".
Scarlett Johansson, Elon Musk, Kendrick Lamar
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’.
Vice President Joe Biden, Travis Kalanick, Toby Keith
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’.
Amy Schumer, Stephen King, Troubled Waters (Paul Simon)
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.
Emily Blunt, Justice Stephen Breyer, The Dead Weather
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’.
Tim Cook, Jake Gyllenhaal, Run The Jewels with TV On The Radio
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’.
Kevin Spacey, Carol Burnett, Abbi Jacobson, Ilana Glazer, Willie Nelson
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".
Trevor Noah, U.N. Ban Ki-Moon, Chris Stapleton
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’
Lupita Nyong'o, Senator Bernie Sanders, Christopher Wheeldon, Robert Fairchild and Leanne Cope
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.
Stephen Curry, Senator Ted Cruz, Don Henley
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’.
Donald Trump, Dr. Ernest Moniz, Raury
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’.
Hugh Jackman, Hugh Evans, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Pearl Jam
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.
Andrew Sullivan, Maria Shriver, Jim Gaffigan, Archbishop Thomas Wenski, YMCA Jerusalem Youth Chorus, the Choir of St. Jean Baptiste
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".
Malala Yousafzai, Kerry Washington, The Arcs
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,’.
First Lady Michelle Obama, John Legend
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.
Ellen Page, Jesse Eisenberg, Dominic Wilcox
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.
John Oliver, Evan Spiegel, Bill Withers, Ed Sheeran
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".
John Kerry, Claire Danes, PewDiePie
John Kerry discusses the Iran nuclear deal. Claire Danes discusses ‘Homeland’. PewDiePie discusses his YouTube channel and his new book, ‘This Book Loves You’.
Morgan Freeman, Ruth Wilson, Sean Murray
Stephen Colbert's Cyborgasm. Morgan Freeman discusses ‘Madam Secretary’. Ruth Wilson discusses ‘The Affair’. Sean Murray demonstrates ‘No Man's Sky’.
Senator John McCain, Yo-Yo Ma, Misty Copeland
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.
Bill Clinton, Billy Eichner, Florence & the Machine
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’.
Gina Rodriguez, Ben Bernanke, Tame Impala
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’.
Cate Blanchett, Brian Chesky, Dartmouth Football Dummy
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.
James Corden, Shane Smith, Halsey
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’.
Carey Mulligan, Elvis Costello, Darlene Love
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.
Sarah Silverman, Elijah Wood, Symphony of the Goddesses
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’.
Jack Black, Nick Woodman, Michelle Dorrance
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.
Oprah Winfrey, Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor, Judith Hill
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’.
Jimmy Kimmel, Guillermo del Toro, Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston, Mia Wasikowska, Beach House
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’.
Sienna Miller, Melissa Benoist, Chance the Rapper
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’.
Hillary Clinton, Anthony Bourdain, Carrie Brownstein
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’.
Julianna Margulies, Jonathan Franzen, Alabama Shakes
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.
Seth MacFarlane, Neil DeGrasse Tyson
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)".
Charlie Rose, Stacy Schiff, Ghost
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.
Allison Janney, Colin Quinn, Margaret Cho
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’.
Antonio Banderas, Reed Hastings, John Irving
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.
Daniel Craig, Elizabeth Gilbert, Dr. Eugenia Cheng
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.
Bryan Cranston, Shamir
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’.
Whoopi Goldberg, John Kasich, Glen Hansard
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’.
Ethan Hawke, Claire McCaskill, Amy Klobuchar, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
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.
Aziz Ansari, Shonda Rhimes, Bruce Campbell, Lucy Lawless
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’.
Viola Davis, Brian Greene, George Ezra
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’.
Jennifer Connelly, Judd Apatow, The Internet
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’.
Mark Ruffalo, John Cleese, Michael Flatley
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.
Bill Maher, Florent Groberg, Shepard Fairey, Acro-Cats
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.
Julianne Moore, Burt Reynolds, Public Image Ltd
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…’.
Sharon Stone, Justin Theroux, James Taylor
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".
Jane Fonda, Andrew Lloyd Webber
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.
Michael Caine, Larry Wilmore, Boots
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’.
Sylvester Stallone, Ted Koppel, My Morning Jacket
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’.
Spike Lee, Andy Cohen, Carly Simon
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
Gloria Estefan, Eric Greitens, Jake Wood, Daniel Boulud
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.
Steve Carell, Jennifer Hudson
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".
Marion Cotillard, George Saunders, Joanna Newsom
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.
Michelle Dockery, Hugh Bonneville, Allen Leech, Adam McKay, Kurt Vile
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…’.
Bruce Willis, Michael Lewis, Lizzo
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’.
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ike Barinholtz, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
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’.
Jennifer Lawrence, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Sleater-Kinney
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’.
Quentin Tarantino, Jonathan Groff, Squeeze
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.
Robert De Niro, Daniel Gilbert, Henry Rollins
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.
Michael Moore, Samantha Power, Michael C. Hall, Lazarus
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.
Mandy Patinkin, Kayvon Beykpour, Leon Bridges
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".
Samuel L. Jackson, Olivia Hallisey
Stephen welcomes actor Samuel L. Jackson, and Google Science Fair Winner Olivia Hallisey.
John Krasinski, Killer Mike, George Church, Foals
Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski, Hip Hop artist Killer Mike, geneticist George Church, and a musical performance by Foals.
Jerry Seinfeld, Senator Rand Paul, Andra Day
Stephen welcomes a stand-up performance by and interview with Jerry Seinfeld, Senator Rand Paul, plus a musical performance by Andra Day.
Damian Lewis, America Ferrera, FloydLittle's Double Dutch team
Stephen welcomes actor Damian Lewis, actress America Ferrera, plus a performance by FloydLittle's Double Dutch team.
Matthew Broderick, Sarah Parcak, Kacey Musgraves
Stephen welcomes actor Matthew Broderick, space archaeologist Sarah Parcak, plus a musical performance by Kacey Musgraves.
Jane Lynch, Sec. Julian Castro, EL VY
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.
Saoirse Ronan, Jeremy Stoppelman, Laura Ricciardi & Moira Demos, James Bay
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.
Paul Giamatti, Guerrilla Girls, J.B. Mauney
Stephen welcomes actor Paul Giamatti, artists Guerrilla Girls, and professional bull rider J.B. Mauney.
Olivia Munn, T.J. Miller, Father John Misty
Stephen welcomes actress Olivia Munn, T.J Miller, and a musical performance by Father John Misty.
Scott Kelly, Abby Wambach, Maria Bamford
Stephen welcomes astronaut Scott Kelly, U.S. Women's Soccer star Abby Wambach, and comedian Maria Bamford.
Patricia Heaton, Quincy Jones, Deray McKesson, Grace
Stephen welcomes Patricia Heaton, Quincy Jones, Civil Rights Activist DeRay McKesson, and a musical performance by Grace.
Charlie Day, Colin Hanks, Margo Price
Stephen welcomes Charlie Day, Colin Hanks from the CBS comedy series "Life in Pieces," and a musical performance by Margo Price.
James Spader, Brandon Marshall, Sarah Koenig, Rev Run
Stephen welcomes actor James Spader, New York Jets Wide Receiver Brandon Marshall, host and Executive Producer of "Serial" Podcast Sarah Koenig, and Rev Run.
Christian Slater, Josh Radnor, Iggy Pop
Stephen welcomes actors Christian Slater and Josh Radnor and musician Iggy Pop.
Steven Tyler, Gaby Hoffmann, Låpsley
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Donald Rumsfeld, Russell Westbrook, Jackson Browne
Stephen welcomes Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, Oklahoma City Thunder Point Guard Russell Westbrook, and a musical performance by Jackson Browne.
Laurence Fishburne, Michael Novacek, Lake Street Dive
Stephen welcomes Laurence Fishburne, Michael Novacek, and a musical performance by Lake Street Dive.
Chris Pine, Danielle Brooks, Jonah Reider, Baauer
Stephen welcomes Chris Pine, actress Danielle Brooks, Columbia University student Jonah Reider, and a musical performance by Baauer.
Josh Brolin, John Dickerson, Erin Brockovich, Aubrie Sellers
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.
John Travolta, Courtney B. Vance, Amy Cuddy, John Moreland
Stephen welcomes John Travolta and Courtney B. Vance, author Amy Cuddy, and a musical performance John Moreland.
David Schwimmer, Joel Osteen, M. Ward
Stephen welcomes David Schwimmer, Pastor Joel Osteen, and a musical performance by M. Ward.
Dr. Phil McGraw, Mark & Jay Duplass, Michael Eric Dyson, Anderson Paak and the Free Nationals
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.
Michael Strahan, Samantha Bee, Wilco
Stephen welcomes Michael Strahan, Samantha Bee, and a musical performance by Wilco.
Bobby Cannavale, Donny Deutsch, Charles Kelley
Stephen welcomes Bobby Cannavale; Advertising executive Donny Deutsch, and a musical performance by Charles Kelley.
Tina Fey and Margot Robbie, Will Ferrell, Megyn Kelly, Key & Peele
Stephen welcomes Tina Fey and Margot Robbie, Will Ferrell, Megyn Kelly, and Key & Peele.
Bill O'Reilly, Eddie George, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Stephen welcomes Bill O'Reilly, former NFL star Eddie George, and a musical performance by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis.
Olivia Wilde, Christiane Amanpour, Jon Batiste & Stay Human
Stephen welcomes Olivia Wilde, Christiane Amanpour, and a musical performance by Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
Ben Stiller, Bernie Sanders, Tao: Seventeen Samurai
Stephen welcomes Ben Stiller, Senator Bernie Sanders, and a performance by Tao: Seventeen Samurai.
Kelsey Grammer, Fred Armisen, Sarah McDaniel, Ty Segall and the Muggers
Stephen welcomes Kelsey Grammer, Fred Armisen, “Playboy” cover girl Sarah McDaniel, and a musical performance by Ty Segall and the Muggers.
Craig Ferguson, Senator Cory Booker, Scott Waites
Stephen welcomes Craig Ferguson, Senator Cory Booker, and World Darts Champion Scott Waites.
Eva Longoria, Abbi Jacobson & Ilana Glazer, Lucinda Williams
Stephen welcomes Eva Longoria, Abbi Jacobson & ilana Glazer, and a musical performance by Lucinda Williams.
Kate Hudson, Governor John Kasich, Courtney Barnett
Stephen welcomes Kate Hudson, Governor John Kasich, and a musical performance by Courtney Barnett.
Tea Leoni, Amanda Peet, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog
Stephen welcomes actress Tea Leoni from the CBS drama series "Madam Secretary", Amanda Peet, and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog.
Chelsea Handler, Zosia Mamet, The Lumineers
Stephen welcomes Chelsea Handler, Zosia Mamet, and a musical performance by The Lumineers.
Casey Affleck, Richard Dreyfuss, Mavis Staples
Stephen welcomes Casey Affleck, Richard Dreyfuss, and an interview with and musical performance by Mavis Staples.
Debra Messing, Zachary Quinto, Violent Femmes
Stephen welcomes Debra Messing, Zachary Quinto, and a musical performance by Violent Femmes.
Adrien Brody, Danai Gurira, Brian Greene
Stephen welcomes Adrien Brody, actress Danai Gurira from "The Walking Dead," and Physicist Brian Greene.
Tim Daly, Graham Nash, Jason Isbell
Stephen welcomes Tim Daly from the CBS drama series “Madam Secretary," Singer-songwriter Graham Nash, and a musical performance by Jason Isbell .
Spike Jonze, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Jack Garratt
Stephen welcomes Director Spike Jonze, Jeffrey Dean Morgan from the CBS drama series “The Good Wife” and a musical performance by Jack Garratt.
Chrissy Teigen, Mike Birbiglia, Adam Savage
Stephen welcomes Chrissy Teigen, comedian Mike Birbiglia, and Adam Savage of “MythBusters."
Octavia Spencer, John Stamos, Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, Lucius
Stephen welcomes Octavia Spencer, the cast of “Fuller House”: John Stamos, Bob Saget and Dave Coulier, and a musical performance by Lucius.
Christopher Meloni, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Edward Byers, Ray LaMontagne
Stephen welcomes Christopher Meloni, actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead;, Medal of Honor Recipient Edward Byers, and a musical performance by Ray LaMontagne.
Will Arnett, Charles Barkley, Max Greenfield
Stephen welcomes Will Arnett, Charles Barkley, and actor Max Greenfield.
Helen Mirren, J.J. Abrams, DMA’S
Stephen welcomes Helen Mirren, J.J. Abrams, and a musical performance by DMA'S.
Sally Field, Jerrod Carmichael, Esperanza Spalding
Stephen welcomes Sally Field, Jerrod Carmichael, and a musical performance by Esperanza Spalding.
Anna Kendrick, Loretta Lynch, Brian Fallon
Stephen welcomes Anna Kendrick, U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch, and a musical performance by Brian Fallon.
Jeff Daniels, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Audra McDonald
Stephen welcomes Jeff Daniels, actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead, and Audra McDonald.
John Oliver, Jordan Spieth, New Order
Stephen welcomes John Oliver, World #1 Golfer Jordan Spieth, and a musical performance by New Order.
Steve Martin & Edie Brickell, Shirley MacLaine, Gustavo Dudamel
Stephen welcomes Steve Martin & Edie Brickell, Shirley MacLaine, and an interview with Los Angeles Philharmonic conductor Gustavo Dudamel and performance with orchestra.
Theo James, Jussie Smollett, Laurie Anderson
Stephen welcomes Theo James, Jussie Smollett, and a musical performance by Laurie Anderson.
William H. Macy, Melissa Rauch, Isaac Mizrahi
Stephen welcomes William H. Macy, Melissa Rauch, and Isaac Mizrahi.
Tom Hiddleston, Laura Benant, Frightened Rabbit
Stephen welcomes Tom Hiddleston, Laura Benanti from the CBS drama series "Supergirl" and a musical performance by Frightened Rabbit.
Adam Driver, Rachel Bloom, Savages
Stephen welcomes Adam Driver, Rachel Bloom, and a musical performance by Savages.
Eric Stonestreet, Jason Jones, Elizabeth Warren
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.
Sarah Paulson, Tatiana Maslany, Wynton Marsalis, Lil Buck, Jared Grimes
Stephen welcomes Sarah Paulson, Tatiana Maslany, and interview with and musical performance by Wynton Marsalis, Lil Buck, and Jared Grimes.
Steve Buscemi, Benjamin Walker, Broadway Cast of 'American Psycho'
Stephen welcomes Steve Buscemi, actor Benjamin Walker, and a performance by the cast of Broadway's "American Psycho."
Matthew Perry, Nick Offerman, Explosions In The Sky, Parliament-Funkadelic
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.
Melissa McCarthy, Ben Falcone, Arianna Huffington, BABYMETAL
Stephen welcomes Melissa McCarthy & Ben Falcone, Arianna Huffington, and a musical performance by BABYMETAL.
Anna Kendrick, Sam Rockwell, David Duchovny, Autolux
Stephen welcomes Anna Kendrick & Sam Rockwell, David Duchovny, and a musical performance by Autolux.
Mindy Kaling, Tituss Burgess, Ken Burns
Stephen welcomes Mindy Kaling, Tituss Burgess, and filmmaker Ken Burns.
Hillary Clinton, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Katharine McPhee, Sturgill Simpson, Wayne Shorter
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.
Rep. Paul Ryan, Kevin Spacey, Thomas Middleditch, The Flaming Lips, Arturo Sandoval
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.
Dennis Quaid, Matt Walsh, Charles Bradley, Tootie & Jimmy Heath
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.
Tom Hanks, Leslie Odom Jr., The Strumbellas, Roy Haynes
Stephen welcomes Tom Hanks, Leslie Odom Jr., a musical performance by The Strumbellas, and Roy Haynes sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Sam Morril
Stephen welcomes Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and comedian Sam Morril.
Michelle Williams, Eddie Huang, Bob Mould
Stephen welcomes Michelle Williams, Viceland's Eddie Huang, and a musical performance by Bob Mould.
J.K. Simmons, Jane Krakowski, Chris Wallace
Stephen welcomes J.K. Simmons, Jane Krakowski, and Chris Wallace.
Susan Sarandon, David Tennant, Catfish and The Bottlemen
Stephen welcomes Susan Sarandon, actor David Tennant, and a musical performance by Catfish and The Bottlemen.
Julianna Margulies, Christine Baranski, Matt Czuchry, Hank Azaria, Phil Knight
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.
Anderson Cooper, Mark Feuerstein, Gwen Stefani
Stephen welcomes Anderson Cooper, Mark Feuerstein and a musical performance by Gwen Stefani.
Bill O'Reilly, Morris Chestnut, Deerhunter
Stephen welcomes Bill O'Reilly, Morris Chestnut, and a musical performance by Deerhunter.
Dakota Johnson, Sebastian Stan, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
Stephen welcomes Dakota Johnson, Sebastian Stan, and a musical performance by Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real.
Anthony Mackie, Rob Reiner, Maxwell
Stephen welcomes Anthony Mackie, Rob Reiner, and a musical performance by Maxwell.
Judge Judy, Zac Posen, W. Kamau Bell
Stephen welcomes Judge Judy, Zac Posen and W. Kamau Bell.
Lily Tomlin, Kumail Nanjiani, Ryan Hamilton
Stephen welcomes Lily Tomlin, actor Kumail Nanjiani, and a performance by stand-up comedian Ryan Hamilton.
Kaley Cuoco, Dan Savage, The National
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.
Chloe Grace Moretz, Katie Couric, Charlamagne Tha God
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Kate Beckinsale, B.J. Novak, Desiigner
No overview available for this episode.
Ryan Gosling, Russell Crowe, Jessie Mueller, Animal Collective
No overview available for this episode.
Matt Bomer, Zach Woods, Nick Griffin
No overview available for this episode.
Jason Sudeikis; Michael Weatherly from the CBS drama series "NCIS"; Megyn Kelly
No overview available for this episode.
Anthony Anderson; Eugene Levy & Catherine O'Hara; musical performance by Coldplay
No overview available for this episode.
Josh Gad; Gillian Jacobs; musical performance by Band of Horses
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Rose Byrne; Bobby Flay; interview with and performance by Weird Al Yankovic
No overview available for this episode.
Seth Rogen; Krysten Ritter; musical performance by Wolf Parade
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Emilia Clarke; Shiri Appleby; musical performance by Cynthia Erivo
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Sean Hayes; Brooklyn Decker; Lewis Black
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James McAvoy; Nick Swardson; Physicist Brian Greene
No overview available for this episode.
Lizzy Caplan; Neil Young; Mike Epps
No overview available for this episode.
Rashida Jones; musical performance by The Struts
No overview available for this episode.
James Corden, host of CBS's "The Late Late Show"; Scott Speedman; musical performance by Death Cab for Cutie
No overview available for this episode.
Jude Law; Norman Reedus; musical performance by Hundred Waters with Skrillex featuring Chance the Rapper
No overview available for this episode.
Laura Linney; John Leguizamo; musical performance by Gary Clark Jr.; Paula Robison sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
No overview available for this episode.
Patrick Wilson; Gayle King; Gary Johnson & William Weld
No overview available for this episode.
David Duchovny; Aaron Tveit from the CBS drama series "BrainDead"; Juggler Alexander Koblikov
No overview available for this episode.
Bill O'Reilly; Anna Chlumsky; Aesop Rock
No overview available for this episode.
Daniel Radcliffe; George Lopez; musical performance by HINDS
No overview available for this episode.
Liam Hemsworth; Ana Gasteyer; stand-up comedy performance by Paul Mecurio
No overview available for this episode.
Demi Lovato & Nick Jonas; Amy Ryan; musical performance by Nick Jonas
No overview available for this episode.
Aaron Paul; Michael Ian Black; Silversun Pickups
No overview available for this episode.
Alexander Skarsgård, Natasha Leggero, Ziggy Marley
No overview available for this episode.
Aubrey Plaza; Hugh Dancy; Andrew Zimmern
No overview available for this episode.
Uzo Aduba; Neil DeGrasse Tyson; Adia Victoria
No overview available for this episode.
Bernie Sanders, Paul Dano, Rascal Flatts
No overview available for this episode.
Kevin Hart, Taylor Schilling, RuPaul Charles
No overview available for this episode.
Kevin Love; Jenny Slate; Dierks Bentley
No overview available for this episode.
Tom Brokaw; Sarah & Erin Foster; Bibi Bourelly
No overview available for this episode.
Samuel L. Jackson; Julie Klausner; ScHoolboy Q
No overview available for this episode.
Ellie Kemper; Patrick Fugit; We Are Scientists
No overview available for this episode.
Zachary Quinto; Natasha Lyonne; 2 Chainz
No overview available for this episode.
Bryan Cranston, Busy Philipps, Blink-182
No overview available for this episode.
Nicholas Hoult; John Turturro; Bret Baier; Young Greatness
No overview available for this episode.
Benjamin Bratt; Rob Corddry; The Shelters
No overview available for this episode.
Bill Maher; Michael K. Williams; Parquet Courts
No overview available for this episode.
Charlie Rose, Gayle King & Norah O'Donnell, DeRay Mckesson, Bonnie McFarlane
No overview available for this episode.
RNC, Zoe Saldana, Jennifer Saunders, Ron Suskind
No overview available for this episode.
RNC, Keegan-Michael Key, Kathryn Hahn, Jenny Lewis & NAF
No overview available for this episode.
RNC, Tony Goldwyn, Mark Cuban, Lewis Black, Cory Kahaney, Wyclef Jean
No overview available for this episode.
RNC, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Billy Eichner, Cory Kahaney
No overview available for this episode.
DNC, Allison Janney, Anthony Weiner, Ryan Adams
No overview available for this episode.
DNC, Jeff Daniels, Bassem Youssef, Aurora
No overview available for this episode.
DNC, John Oliver, Jai Courtney, Charlamagne Tha God, DMC
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DNC, Abbi Jacobson, Ilana Glazer, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Eric Andre
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Viola Davis; Simon Helberg; Declan McKenna
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Will Smith; Logan Lerman; Tony Bennett
No overview available for this episode.
John Cena; Scott Eastwood; Aaron Neville
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Jamie Dornan, Javier Muñoz, Malcolm Gladwell, The O'Jays
No overview available for this episode.
Diane Kruger; Mark Normand; Ibtihaj Muhammad
No overview available for this episode.
Amy Schumer; Omari Hardwick; Michaela Watkins
No overview available for this episode.
Rami Malek, Tika Sumpter, Parker Sawyers, Diana Gordon
No overview available for this episode.
Anderson Cooper, Edgar Ramirez, Kip Moore
No overview available for this episode.
Senator Tim Kaine, Tony Hale, Car Seat Headrest
No overview available for this episode.
Rachel Weisz; Kevin Smith; Spike Feresten
No overview available for this episode.
Riz Ahmed; Pedro Pascal; Angel Olsen
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John Krasinski; Adam Brody; St. Paul and The Broken Bones
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Christian Slater, Congressman John Lewis, Chris Geere
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Larry Wilmore; Chris Noth; Sampha
No overview available for this episode.
Actress Anna Gunn; journalist John Dickerson; inventor Simone Giertz.
Actress Anna Gunn; journalist John Dickerson; inventor Simone Giertz.
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Stephen Colbert
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