S3·E99 Oprah Winfrey/Justin Hartley

Episode recap

The episode identified as season three, episode ninety‑nine of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert presents two high‑profile guests. Actress Oprah Winfrey appears, noted for her role in the 2018 adaptation of A Wrinkle in Time. Actor Justin Hartley also joins the program, recognized for his work on the television series This Is Us, which began in 2016.

The broadcast follows the established structure of the series, opening with Stephen Colbert’s opening monologue that blends satire with commentary on recent news and pop‑culture moments. After the monologue, the show moves to the desk segment where Colbert introduces the evening’s guests. Both Winfrey and Hartley are highlighted for the projects that have brought them recent public attention, specifically the film and series mentioned in the episode’s synopsis.

Each guest participates in a one‑on‑one interview with Colbert. In the interview with Winfrey, the conversation centers on her involvement in the cinematic adaptation of A Wrinkle in Time, allowing her to discuss the experience of working on a high‑profile fantasy film. The interview with Hartley follows, focusing on his role in This Is Us, giving him an opportunity to reflect on his character’s development and the series’ impact since its 2016 debut.

Throughout the episode, Colbert’s trademark humor and quick‑witted exchanges provide a comedic backdrop to the discussions, maintaining the talk‑show’s blend of entertainment and interview. The program concludes with the customary closing remarks, wrapping up the evening’s conversation with the two guests.

Overall, the episode delivers a standard Late Show format, featuring a monologue, desk introductions, and in‑depth interviews with Oprah Winfrey and Justin Hartley, each recognized for a specific recent credit that is highlighted in the episode’s official synopsis.