S2·E60 Mark Wahlberg, Lee Daniels, Miranda Lambert

Episode recap

The episode identified as Season 2, Episode 60 of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert presents a segment titled “Midnight Confessions.” In this installment, host Stephen Colbert conducts a series of conversations with three prominent figures from the worlds of film and music. The first guest, actor Mark Wahlberg, appears to discuss his involvement with the film Patriots Day. The conversation centers on the project, allowing Wahlberg to address aspects of the movie as part of the “Midnight Confessions” format.

Following the discussion with Wahlberg, the episode features television and film producer Lee Daniels. Daniels speaks about the series Star, providing insight into the show’s development and themes. The interview follows the same confessional style, with Colbert guiding the dialogue toward the creative process behind Star.

The final segment of the episode shifts to a musical performance. Country singer‑songwriter Miranda Lambert takes the stage to perform “Highway Vagabond,” a track drawn from her album The Weight of These Wings. The performance is presented as part of the “Midnight Confessions” lineup, offering viewers a live rendition of the song within the talk‑show setting.

Throughout the episode, Stephen Colbert maintains his role as host, facilitating each guest’s discussion and introducing the musical act. The structure of the program adheres to the established format of the series, combining interview‑based conversation with a live musical performance. No additional guests or segments are noted for this particular episode. The content is limited to the three highlighted participants—Mark Wahlberg, Lee Daniels, and Miranda Lambert—and their respective topics: the film Patriots Day, the series Star, and the song “Highway Vagabond” from The Weight of These Wings.