The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: Season 2
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 2 continues the overarching saga across 206 episodes. Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, which is a comedy and talk show originating from 2015. Colbert was announced as the new host in April 2014, following the exit of the previous host David Letterman, who had announced intentions to retire earlier in the month. The
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Stephen Colbert was announced as the new host in April 2014.
- David Letterman exited the program after announcing his intentions to retire earlier in the month.
- Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to the broadcast.
- The program is classified as a comedy and talk series that began in 2015.
Season overview
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 2 continues the overarching saga across 206 episodes. Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, which is a comedy and talk show originating from 2015. Colbert was announced as the new host in April 2014, following the exit of the previous host David Letterman, who had announced intentions to retire earlier in the month. The production continues to air as a television series featuring comedy and talk elements, maintaining its presence as the number one show in late night.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
Harry Connick Jr., Ava DuVernay, Grouplove
Sep 6, 2016 · 45 min
Harry Connick Jr. discusses his New Orleans heritage and musical career. Ava DuVernay discusses ‘Queen Sugar’. Grouplove performs "Welcome to Your Life" from their album ‘Big Mess’
Whoopi Goldberg, Regina Hall, Captain Sully Sullenberger
Sep 7, 2016 · 45 min
Whoopi Goldberg discusses cannabis and ‘Strut’. Regina Hall discusses 'When the Bough Breaks’. Chesley Sullenberger discusses 'Sully’ and the "Miracle on the Hudson".
Jessica Alba, Bradley Whitford, George Takei
Sep 8, 2016 · 45 min
Jessica Alba discusses 'The Honest Company’. Bradley Whitford discusses 'Other People’. George Takei discusses the Star Trek franchise.
Tituss Burgess, Jeff Ross, Adam Richman
Sep 9, 2016 · 45 min
The Late Show Money I've Already Spent Justification Theater. Tituss Burgess discusses 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’. Jeff Ross discusses 'Jeff Ross Roasts Cops’. Adam Richman discus
Dr. Phil, Alan Cumming, Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam
Sep 12, 2016 · 45 min
Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Dr. Phil discusses his TV series. Alan Cumming discusses 'You Gotta Get Bigger Dreams’. Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam perform "A 1000 Times"
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Millie Bobby Brown, The Head and The Heart
Sep 13, 2016 · 45 min
Joseph Gordon-Levitt discusses 'Snowden’. Millie Bobby Brown discusses 'Stranger Things’. The Head and the Heart performs "All We Ever Knew" from their album 'Signs of Light’.
Trevor Noah, Allen Iverson, Chris Gethard
Sep 14, 2016 · 45 min
Wednesday Night Thursday Night Football Promo. Trevor Noah discusses his new book, "Born a Crime’. Allen Iverson discusses his induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Chris Get
Tracee Ellis Ross, Andrew Rannells, Mac Miller & Anderson .Paak
Sep 15, 2016 · 45 min
Tracee Ellis Ross discusses 'Black-ish’. Late Show Polite Reminder. Andrew Rannells discusses his mid-western heritage. Mac Miller performs "Dang!" from his album 'The Divine Femin
John Slattery, Oliver Stone, Jon Fisch
Sep 16, 2016 · 45 min
The Big Furry Hat. John Slattery discusses 'The Front Page’. Oliver Stone discusses 'Snowden’. Jon Fisch gives a stand-up performance.
Chris Pratt, Scott Bakula, Frederik the Great
Sep 19, 2016 · 45 min
Chris Pratt discusses 'The Magnificent Seven’ and his early life as a salesman. Scott Bakula discusses 'NCIS: New Orleans’ and his career, in addition to giving a musical performan
First Lady Michelle Obama, America Ferrera
Sep 20, 2016 · 45 min
The Late Show Blanket Fort with the First Lady. Michelle Obama discusses her life in the White House and the "Let Girls Learn" initiative. America Ferrera discusses 'Superstore’.
Ethan Hawke, Tim Meadows, Wilco, Nile Rodgers
Sep 21, 2016 · 45 min
Nile Rodgers sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Ethan Hawke discusses 'The Magnificent Seven’. Tim Meadows discusses 'Son of Zorn’. Wilco performs "Someone t
Anthony Anderson, Mark Consuelos, The Kills
Sep 22, 2016 · 45 min
Stephen visits Wrigley Field in support of the Chicago Cubs. Anthony Anderson discusses 'Black-ish’ and the Emmy Awards. Mark Consuelos discusses 'Pitch’ and his life in New York C
Bruce Springsteen
Sep 23, 2016 · 45 min
Bruce Springsteen discusses his life stories, his autobiography ‘Born to Run’, and its companion album 'Chapter and Verse’. The Late Show celebrates Springsteen's 67th birthday.
Rob Lowe, Kal Penn, Emma Willmann
Sep 26, 2016 · 45 min
Special live episode after the first presidential debate. Rob Lowe discusses the presidential race. Kal Penn discusses the presidential race and his career in the White House. Emma
Sean Penn, Sutton Foster, Regina Spektor
Sep 27, 2016 · 45 min
Sean Penn discusses 'Bob Honey Who Just Do Stuff’ and sends his first tweet. Sutton Foster discusses 'Younger’. Regina Spektor performs "Bleeding Heart" from her album 'Remember Us
Lupita Nyong'o, Donnie Wahlberg, John Prine
Sep 28, 2016 · 45 min
Jon Batiste's PSA: Hey, White People! Lupita Nyong'o discusses 'Queen of Katwe’ and her African heritage. Donnie Wahlberg discusses 'Blue Bloods’ and goes crowd surfing with Stephe
Morgan Freeman, Judith Light, Jimmy Eat World
Sep 29, 2016 · 45 min
Morgan Freeman discusses 'Madam Secretary’. Judith Light discusses 'Transparent’. Jimmy Eat World performs "Sure and Certain" from their album 'Integrity Blues’.
Samantha Bee, Abby Elliott, Asa Butterfield
Sep 30, 2016 · 45 min
Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Samantha Bee discusses 'Full Frontal’ and the presidential race. Abby Elliott discusses 'Better Off Single’ and receives/destroys her wedding
Mindy Kaling, Gary Owen, Sum 41
Oct 3, 2016 · 45 min
Mindy Kaling discusses 'The Mindy Project’ and takes a shopping stroll. Gary Owen discusses 'The Gary Owen Show’ and his life in the Navy. Sum 41 performs "Fake My Own Death" from
John Leguizamo, Cheri Oteri, Paul F. Tompkins, Melissa Etheridge
Oct 4, 2016 · 45 min
Special live episode after the vice presidential debate. Melissa Etheridge sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. John Leguizamo discusses the presidential race
Armie Hammer, Lindsay Vonn, Gustavo Dudamel with the Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra
Oct 5, 2016 · 45 min
Armie Hammer discusses 'The Birth of a Nation’. Lindsey Vonn discusses her new book, 'Strong Is the New Beautiful’. Gustavo Dudamel with the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra give a
Emily Blunt, Gael Garcia Bernal, Phantogram
Oct 6, 2016 · 45 min
Emily Blunt discusses 'The Girl on the Train’. Gael García Bernal discusses 'Desierto’. Phantogram performs "You Don't Get Me High Anymore" from their album 'Three’.
Diane Lane, Aja Naomi King, Alingon Mitra
Oct 7, 2016 · 45 min
The Big Furry Hat. Diane Lane discusses 'The Cherry Orchard’. Aja Naomi King discusses 'The Birth of a Nation’. Alingon Mitra gives a stand-up performance.
President Barack Obama, Bill O'Reilly, Randall Park, Bob Weir
Oct 17, 2016 · 45 min
A special segment with President Barack Obama. Billy O'Reilly discusses the presidential race and his new book, 'Killing the Rising Sun’. Randall Park discusses 'Fresh Off the Boat’
Nick Offerman, Wayne Gretzky, Morgan Spurlock and Joseph
Oct 18, 2016 · 45 min
Nick Offerman discusses his new book, 'Good Clean Fun'. Wayne Gretzky discusses his new book, '99: Stories of the Game' and his career. Morgan Spurlock discusses 'Rats NYC'.
Hugh Laurie, Paul Reiser, Nate Silver
Oct 19, 2016 · 45 min
Special live episode after the presidential debate. Hugh Laurie discusses 'Chance’ and the presidential race. Paul Reiser discusses the presidential race. Nate Silver discusses the
Tiger Woods, Elijah Wood, Jorge Ramos
Oct 20, 2016 · 45 min
Tiger Woods discusses his career and the Tiger Woods Foundation. Elijah Wood discusses 'Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency’. Jorge Ramos discusses 'Hate Rising’.
Matt LeBlanc, Joy Bryant, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Wyclef Jean
Oct 21, 2016 · 45 min
The Late Show Hall of Heroes. The Late Show Presents: Taking It to the Street. Matt LeBlanc discusses 'Man with a Plan’. Joy Bryant and Eleanor Holmes Norton discuss ‘Good Girls Re
Tom Hanks, Adam Conover
Oct 24, 2016 · 45 min
Tom Hanks returns to Zoltar, and discusses 'Inferno’ and the upcoming World Series. Adam Conover discusses 'Adam Ruins Everything’.
Will Forte, Dermot Mulroney, Wyatt Cenac, Mitski
Oct 25, 2016 · 45 min
Mitski sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Will Forte discusses his new book, '101 Things to Definitely Not Do If You Want to Get a Chick’. Dermot Mulroney di
Joel McHale, Abbi Jacobson, Jon Glaser
Oct 26, 2016 · 45 min
The Werd. Joel McHale discusses ‘The Great Indoors’. Abbi Jacobson discusses her new book, ‘Carry This Book’. Jon Glaser discusses ‘Jon Glaser Loves Gear’.
Mary-Louise Parker, Pusha T, The Record Company
Oct 27, 2016 · 45 min
World premiere of "Halloween Wiggle" featuring Run the Jewels. Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Mary-Louise Parker discusses 'Heisenberg’. Pusha T discusses his career and t
Drew Carey, Claire Foy, Matt Smith, Sebastian Maniscalco
Oct 28, 2016 · 45 min
Aimee Mann sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Drew Carey celebrates his tenth year as the host of ‘The Price Is Right’. Claire Foy and Matt Smith discuss ‘Th
Ruth Wilson, JB Smoove, Ghost Brothers
Oct 31, 2016 · 45 min
Ruth Wilson discusses 'I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House’. J. B. Smoove discusses 'Almost Christmas’. The Ghost Brothers discuss ghost hunting.
Mel Gibson, Luke Bracey, Tegan and Sara
Nov 1, 2016 · 45 min
Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars (with Mel Gibson). Mel Gibson and Luke Bracey discuss ‘Hacksaw Ridge’. Tegan and Sara perform "Stop Desire" from their album 'Love You to Death
Michael Strahan, Nick Kroll, Aaron Lewis
Nov 2, 2016 · 45 min
Piano One-O-Fun (How to Vote) with Jon Batiste. Michael Strahan discusses 'Religion of Sports’. Nick Kroll discusses 'Oh, Hello and Loving’. Aaron Lewis performs "That Ain't Countr
Aaron Eckhart, Tig Notaro, Ron Suskind
Nov 3, 2016 · 45 min
Stephen Colbert's Tinfoil Hat. Aaron Eckhart discusses 'Bleed for This’. Tig Notaro discusses her Southern heritage. Ron Suskind discusses 'Life, Animated’.
Viggo Mortensen, Patton Oswalt, Maz Jobrani
Nov 4, 2016 · 45 min
Stephen Colbert's Charity PSA with Viggo Mortensen. Viggo Mortensen discusses 'Captain Fantastic’ and the presidential race. Patton Oswalt discusses the loss of his wife and the pr
Don Cheadle, Stevie Wonder, Katherine Waterston
Nov 7, 2016 · 45 min
Special live episode during the final phase of the presidential race. "Get Out There and Vote" medley featuring Jon Stewart and Javier Muñoz. Don Cheadle discusses the presidential
Miles Teller, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog
Nov 9, 2016 · 45 min
Special live episode during the week of the presidential race. Miles Teller discusses 'Bleed for This’ and the presidential race. Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses 'Welcome to the Univ
Sting, Thandie Newton
Nov 10, 2016 · 45 min
Sting discusses his career. Thandie Newton discusses 'Westworld’. Sting also performs "I Can't Stop Thinking About You" from his album '57th & 9th’.
Eddie Redmayne, Senator Bernie Sanders, Alton Brown, Chris Thile
Nov 14, 2016 · 45 min
Highlights of Stephen Colbert's Live Election Night Showtime special: Mark Halperin & John Heilemann discuss 'The Circus’ and the election results as they come in. "Trump Begins" a
Anna Kendrick, Mahershala Ali, Chris Gethard
Nov 15, 2016 · 45 min
Anna Kendrick discusses 'Scrappy Little Nobody’ in addition to performing "I'm Still Here" with Stephen. Mahershala Ali discusses 'Moonlight’. Chris Gethard gives a stand-up perfor
Marion Cotillard, Dev Patel, Dwight Yoakam
Nov 16, 2016 · 45 min
Marion Cotillard discusses 'Allied’. Dev Patel discusses 'Lion’. Dwight Yoakam performs "Gone (That'll Be Me)" from his album 'Swimmin' Pools, Movie Stars…’.
Amy Adams, Simone Biles, Jeff Watson
Nov 17, 2016 · 45 min
Amy Adams discusses 'Nocturnal Animals’. The Late Show Eyebrow Theater with Amy Adams. Simone Biles discusses 'Courage to Soar’. Jeff Watson discusses bear-handling.
William H. Macy, Colin Quinn, Drive-By Truckers
Nov 18, 2016 · 45 min
The Late Show Family Meeting with William H. Macy. William H. Macy discusses 'Shameless’. Colin Quinn discusses 'The New York Story’. Drive-By Truckers perform "Surrender Under Pro
Michael Weatherly, Carrie Fisher, The Pretenders
Nov 21, 2016 · 45 min
Michael Weatherly discusses 'Bull’. Carrie Fisher discusses her new book, 'The Princess Diarist’, Gary, her French bulldog, and ‘Carrie Fisher's Other Star Wars Revelations’. The P
James Marsden, Jimmie Johnson, John Waters
Nov 22, 2016 · 45 min
Stephen Colbert's Thanksgiving Turkey Tips. James Marsden discusses 'Westworld’. Jimmie Johnson discusses his victorious NASCAR season. John Waters discusses his "A John Waters Chr
Danny DeVito, Max Greenfield, OK Go
Nov 23, 2016 · 45 min
Post-election Thanksgiving Survival Tips. Stephen Colbert's Thanksgiving Turkey Tips, Part II. Danny DeVito discusses 'The Comedian’. Max Greenfield discusses 'New Girl’ and his ne
Lauren Cohan, Tim Daly, Sleigh Bells
Nov 30, 2016 · 45 min
Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Tim Daly discusses 'Madam Secretary’ and the presidential race. Lauren Cohan discusses 'The Walking Dead’. Sleigh Bells performs "I Can Only
Lauren Graham, Justin Long
Dec 1, 2016 · 45 min
Good News Bananas! Lauren Graham discusses 'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life’ and ‘Talking as Fast as I Can’. Justin Long discusses 'Frank & Lola’.
Matthew Broderick, Ali Wentworth, Fergie
Dec 2, 2016 · 45 min
The Big Furry Hat. Matthew Broderick discusses 'Rules Don't Apply’. Matthew Broderick's job offers. Ali Wentworth discusses 'Nightcap’. Fergie performs "Life Goes On" from her album
Jason Bateman, Padma Lakshmi, Michael Lewis
Dec 5, 2016 · 45 min
Jason Bateman discusses 'Office Christmas Party’. Padma Lakshmi discusses her new books, ‘The Encyclopedia of Spices’ and ‘Herbs and Love, Loss, and What We Ate’. Michael Lewis disc
Vice President Joe Biden, DJ Khaled
Dec 6, 2016 · 45 min
The Late Show Family Meeting with Joe Biden. Joe Biden discusses the presidential race and the fight against cancer. DJ Khaled discusses his new book, 'The Keys’.
Sigourney Weaver, Andy Cohen, Pilobolus
Dec 7, 2016 · 45 min
Sigourney Weaver discusses the presidential race and ‘A Monster Calls’. Andy Cohen discusses 'Watch What Happens: Live and Superficial’. Pilobolus gives a modern dance performance.
Octavia Spencer, John Mulaney, Travis Scott
Dec 8, 2016 · 45 min
First Drafts. Octavia Spencer discusses 'Hidden Figures’. John Mulaney discusses 'Oh, Hello’ and his Catholic background. Travis Scott performs a medley ("Sweet Sweet" and "Goosebu
Olivia Munn, Martin Freeman, Tom Papa
Dec 9, 2016 · 45 min
Norm or Law? Olivia Munn discusses 'Office Christmas Party’. Martin Freeman discusses 'Sherlock’. Tom Papa gives a stand-up performance.
John Goodman, Denée Benton, Norah Jones
Dec 12, 2016 · 45 min
"Christmas is Now". John Goodman discusses 'Patriots Day’. Denée Benton discusses 'Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812’. Norah Jones performs "Peace" from her album 'Day Brea
Mark Wahlberg, Lee Daniels, Miranda Lambert
Dec 13, 2016 · 45 min
Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Mark Wahlberg discusses 'Patriots Day’. Lee Daniels discusses 'Star’. Miranda Lambert performs "Highway Vagabond" from her album 'The Weight
Neil Patrick Harris, Megan Mullally
Dec 14, 2016 · 45 min
The Nixon/Trump Letters: Volume I. Neil Patrick Harris discusses 'A Series of Unfortunate Events’, in addition to performing a creepy version of "Jingle Bells" with Stephen. Megan
James Franco, Michael Stipe, Gad Elmaleh
Dec 15, 2016 · 45 min
"It's the End of the Year as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)". Not at the Movies with Gil Peaches and Will Peaches. James Franco discusses 'Why Him?’. Michael Stipe discusses his art.
Liam Neeson, Shepard Smith, Jon Batiste
Dec 16, 2016 · 45 min
Stephen Colbert's Bah Humbug. Jon Batiste's Batman Christmas Medley. The Big Furry Hat. Liam Neeson discusses 'Silence’. Shepard Smith discusses 'Shepard Smith Reporting’. Jon Bati
The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration 1!
Dec 19, 2016 · 45 min
Stephen Colbert introduces highlight clips from the past year, including a post-election monologue, Tom Hanks, Midnight Confessions and a performance by OK Go.
The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! 2
Dec 20, 2016 · 45 min
Stephen introduces more highlight clips from the past year, including an election week monologue, a Bruce Springsteen interview, David Duchovny sharing a blanket fort, and Too Much
The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! 3
Dec 21, 2016 · 45 min
Stephen's end-of-year highlights continue with a Thanksgiving week monologue and interviews with Robert De Niro, Amy Schumer, John Krasinski and Millie Bobby Brown.
The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! 4
Dec 22, 2016 · 45 min
Stephen continues his highlights from the past year with a post-Thanksgiving monologue, an interview and stargazing with Will Smith, Anna Kendrick singing, and the Furry Hat.
The Best in Late Show Retrospectacular End-of-Year Wrapupabration! 5
Dec 23, 2016 · 45 min
Stephen wraps up the year's highlights with an early December monologue, interviews with Chris Pratt and Jason Bateman, a performance by Stevie Wonder, and Triumph the Insult Comic
Oprah Winfrey, Pretty Yende
Jan 3, 2017 · 45 min
Oprah Winfrey discusses her interview with First Lady Michelle Obama and her new book, 'Food, Health, and Happiness’. Oprah Helps Stephen Make Anything Exciting! Oprah Winfrey and
Kate Beckinsale, Chris Messina, Jen Kirkman
Jan 4, 2017 · 45 min
Tips for Werewolf Hunting. The Adventures of Lil' Titey. Kate Beckinsale discusses 'Underworld: Blood Wars’ and teaches Stephen to speak Russian. Chris Messina discusses 'Live by N
Adam Driver, Alexa Davalos, Whitney
Jan 5, 2017 · 45 min
Trump and Cover. Galino & Farnes: Pornography Lawyers. Adam Driver discusses 'Silence’ and the recent passing of Carrie Fisher, in addition to thumb wrestling with Stephen. Communi
Charlie Rose, Hayden Panettiere, Jack Maxwell
Jan 6, 2017 · 45 min
Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Charlie Rose discusses 'CBS This Morning’, the presidential race and the incoming administration. Hayden Panettiere discusses 'Nashville’, h
Billy Joel, Josh Holloway
Jan 9, 2017 · 45 min
Billy Joel discusses his career and ranks his top five songs. True Stories Behind the Hits with Billy Joel. Billy Joel performs "Miami 2017 (Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway)". J
Andrew Garfield, Erin Andrews, Cage the Elephant
Jan 10, 2017 · 45 min
Andrew Garfield discusses 'Silence’. Erin Andrews discusses her sportscasting career. Cage the Elephant performs "Cold Cold Cold" from their album 'Tell Me I'm Pretty’.
Jude Law, Gabrielle Union, Thomas L. Friedman
Jan 11, 2017 · 45 min
Jude Law discusses 'The Young Pope’. Gabrielle Union discusses 'Being Mary Jane’. Thomas L. Friedman discusses 'Thank You for Being Late’ and the incoming administration.
Tom Selleck, Craig Robinson, A$AP Mob
Jan 12, 2017 · 45 min
Lesser Sponsor Roundup. Tom Selleck discusses 'Blue Bloods’ and his career. Craig Robinson discusses his band, The Nasty Delicious, and his music career. A$AP Mob performs "Crazy B
Cuba Gooding Jr., Rupert Friend, Gary Gulman
Jan 13, 2017 · 45 min
The Big Furry Hat. Cuba Gooding Jr. discusses 'The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story’ and his acting career. Rupert Friend discusses 'Homeland’. Gary Gulman gives a sta
Sarah Paulson, Corey Stoll, Nick Grant with Watch the Duck
Jan 16, 2017 · 45 min
The Werd "Repeal and Erase". Sarah Paulson discusses 'The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story’. Puff, Puff, Act with Sarah Paulson. Corey Stoll discusses 'Gold’. Nick Grant
Billy Eichner, Mel B., Gilbert Gottfried
Jan 17, 2017 · 45 min
Comic Billy Eichner; singer Mel B.; comic Gilbert Gottfried.
Idina Menzel, Rachel Bloom, Louie Anderson
Jan 18, 2017 · 45 min
Actress Idina Menzel; actress Rachel Bloom; comic Louie Anderson.
Johnny Galecki, Chris Matthews, Bash & Pop
Jan 19, 2017 · 45 min
Actor Johnny Galecki; TV host Chris Matthews; Bash & Pop performs.
Jim Gaffigan, Cristela Alonzo, The Avett Brothers
Jan 20, 2017 · 45 min
Actor Jim Gaffigan; actress Cristela Alonzo; The Avett Brothers perform.
Leslie Mann, Lewis Black, Dan Levy
Jan 30, 2017 · 45 min
Actress Leslie Mann; comic Lewis Black; comic Dan Levy.
Josh Groban, Rachael Ray, Japandroids
Jan 31, 2017 · 45 min
Singer Josh Groban; chef Rachael Ray; Japandroids perform.
Ricky Gervais, Christina Ricci, Jain
Feb 1, 2017 · 45 min
Comic Ricky Gervais; actress Christina Ricci; Jain performs.
Dr. Phil McGraw, Michael Bolton, Maren Morris
Feb 2, 2017 · 45 min
Dr. Phil; singer Michael Bolton; Maren Morris performs.
Priyanka Chopra, Thomas Sadoski, Pat Brown
Feb 3, 2017 · 45 min
Actress Priyanka Chopra; actor Thomas Sadoski; comic Pat Brown.
Paul Giamatti, Wendy Williams, Highly Suspect
Feb 6, 2017 · 45 min
Actor Paul Giamatti; TV show host Wendy Williams; Highly Suspect performs.
John Oliver, Isabelle Huppert, The Avett Brothers
Feb 7, 2017 · 45 min
TV show host John Oliver; actress Isabelle Huppert; The Avett Brothers perform.
Robert De Niro, Ezra Edelman, Flo Morrissey, Matthew E. White
Feb 8, 2017 · 45 min
Actor Robert De Niro; documentary producer Ezra Edelman; Flo Morrissey and Matthew E. White sit in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
David Oyelowo, Taran Killam, Rae Sremmurd
Feb 9, 2017 · 45 min
Actor David Oyelowo; actor Taran Killam; Rae Sremmurd performs.
Will Arnett, Pete Holmes, Paul Mecurio
Feb 10, 2017 · 45 min
Actor Will Arnett; comic Pete Holmes; comic Paul Mecurio.
Shailene Woodley, Laverne Cox, Rick and Marty Lagina
Feb 13, 2017 · 45 min
Actress Shailene Woodley; actress Laverne Cox; treasure hunters Rick and Marty Lagina.
Christine Baranski, Hans Zimmer
Feb 14, 2017 · 45 min
Actress Christine Baranski; Hans Zimmer performs.
Bob Odenkirk, Tatiana Maslany, George Saunders
Feb 15, 2017 · 45 min
Bob Odenkirk, Tatiana Maslany, and author George Saunders are guests on Stephen's couch.
Sally Field, Maggie Siff, Lady Antebellum
Feb 16, 2017 · 45 min
Actress Sally Field; actress Maggie Siff; Lady Antebellum performs.
Julie Andrews, Christina Hendricks, The Umbilical Brothers
Feb 17, 2017 · 45 min
Actress Julie Andrews; actress Christina Hendricks; The Umbilical Brothers perform.
Uma Thurman, Jason Jones, Alison Krauss
Feb 20, 2017 · 45 min
Actress Uma Thurman; actor Jason Jones; Alison Krauss performs.
Joe Scarborough, Kate Upton, Yvette Nicole Brown
Feb 21, 2017 · 45 min
Journalist Joe Scarborough; model Kate Upton; actress Yvette Nicole Brown.
Kelly Ripa, Billy Gardell, The Lemon Twigs
Feb 22, 2017 · 45 min
TV host Kelly Ripa; actor Billy Gardell; The Lemon Twigs perform.
Aubrey Plaza, Bradley Whitford, Lupe Fiasco
Feb 23, 2017 · 45 min
Actress Aubrey Plaza; actor Bradley Whitford; Lupe Fiasco performs.
Allison Williams, Cush Jumbo, Carmen Lynch
Feb 24, 2017 · 45 min
Actress Allison Williams; actress Cush Jumbo; comic Carmen Lynch.
Jon Stewart, Connie Britton, Zoey Deutch, Lori McKenna
Feb 27, 2017 · 45 min
Comic Jon Stewart; actress Connie Britton; actress Zoey Deutch; Lori McKenna performs.
Lisa Kudrow, Josh Earnest, Tony Rock
Feb 28, 2017 · 45 min
Actress Lisa Kudrow; former White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest; comic Tony Rock.
Patrick Stewart, Chris Colfer, Roy Wood Jr.
Mar 1, 2017 · 45 min
Actor Patrick Stewart; actor Chris Colfer; comic Roy Wood Jr.
Hugh Jackman, Condola Rashad, The Flaming Lips
Mar 2, 2017 · 45 min
Actor Hugh Jackman; actress Condola Rashad; The Flaming Lips perform.
Cate Blanchett, Paul Rust, Mo Amer
Mar 3, 2017 · 45 min
Actress Cate Blanchett; actor Paul Rust; comic Mo Amer.
Anderson Cooper, Judd Apatow, Jidenna
Mar 6, 2017 · 45 min
Journalist Anderson Cooper; producer Judd Apatow; Jidenna performs.
Kevin Kline, Jerrod Carmichael, Michael Hayden
Mar 7, 2017 · 45 min
Actor Kevin Kline; actor Jerrod Carmichael; retired Gen. Michael Hayden.
Mark Halperin, John Heilemann, Michael Ian Black, Jackson Galaxy
Mar 8, 2017 · 45 min
Political analysts Mark Halperin and John Heilemann; actor Michael Ian Black; cat behaviorist Jackson Galaxy.
Kristen Stewart, Maz Jobrani, Dawes
Mar 9, 2017 · 45 min
Actress Kristen Stewart; actor Maz Jobrani; Dawes performs.
Felicity Huffman, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Anthony DeVito
Mar 10, 2017 · 45 min
Actress Felicity Huffman; actress Jurnee Smollett-Bell; comic Anthony DeVito.
Ewan McGregor, Finn Wittrock, The Shins
Mar 13, 2017 · 45 min
Actor Ewan McGregor; actor Finn Wittrock; The Shins perform.
Neil deGrasse Tyson, Todd Barry
Mar 14, 2017 · 45 min
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson; comic Todd Barry.
Jessica Lange, Bassem Youssef, Judy Gold
Mar 15, 2017 · 45 min
Actress Jessica Lange; comic Bassem Youssef; comic Judy Gold.
Bryan Cranston, Audra McDonald, Greer Barnes
Mar 20, 2017 · 45 min
Actor Bryan Cranston; actress Audra McDonald; comic Greer Barnes.
Ryan Reynolds, Josh Lucas, Andy Daly, Green Day
Mar 21, 2017 · 45 min
Actor Ryan Reynolds; actor Josh Lucas; actor Andy Daly; Green Day performs.
Glenn Close, Michael McKean, H. Jon Benjamin
Mar 22, 2017 · 45 min
Actress Glenn Close; actor Michael McKean; actor H. Jon Benjamin.
Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Jay Chandrasekhar, Aimee Mann
Mar 27, 2017 · 45 min
Actresses Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda; director Jay Chandrasekhar; Aimee Mann performs.
Hank Azaria, Kate Walsh, Circus 1903
Mar 28, 2017 · 45 min
Actor Hank Azaria; actress Kate Walsh; performance from Circus 1903.
Emma Roberts, Ken Jeong, Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley
Mar 29, 2017 · 45 min
Actress Emma Roberts; actor Ken Jeong; Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley perform.
Marisa Tomei, Hugh Dancy, Broken Social Scene
Mar 30, 2017 · 45 min
Actress Marisa Tomei; actor Hugh Dancy; Broken Social Scene performs.
Susan Sarandon, Joey McIntyre, Robert Klein
Mar 31, 2017 · 45 min
Actress Susan Sarandon; singer Joey McIntyre; comic Robert Klein.
Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Esposito, Joey Bada$$
Apr 3, 2017 · 45 min
Actor Jason Sudeikis; actress Jennifer Esposito; Joey Bada$$ performs.
Louis C.K., Ernie Johnson Jr., Father John Misty
Apr 4, 2017 · 45 min
Comic Louis C.K.; sportscaster Ernie Johnson Jr.; Father John Misty performs.
Sigourney Weaver, Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Steve Martin, Neal Schon
Apr 5, 2017 · 45 min
Actress Sigourney Weaver; podcast hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor; special appearance by Steve Martin; Neal Schon sits in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
Jessica Lange, Bassem Youssef, Judy Gold
Apr 6, 2017 · 45 min
Jessica Lange; Bassem Youssef; Judy Gold
Mandy Patinkin, Zosia Mamet, Jerrod Carmichael
Apr 7, 2017 · 45 min
Actor Mandy Patinkin; actress Zosia Mamet; actor Jerrod Carmichael.
Jennifer Hudson, Chris Hayes, Christian Borle
Apr 17, 2017 · 45 min
Actress Jennifer Hudson; journalist Chris Hayes; actor Christian Borle.
Alec Baldwin, Charlamagne Tha God, Moshe Kasher, Taj Mahal, Keb' Mo'
Apr 18, 2017 · 45 min
Actor Alec Baldwin; radio host Charlamagne Tha God; comic Moshe Kasher; Taj Mahal and Keb' Mo' sit in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
Rose Byrne, Lewis Black, P.J. Harvey
Apr 19, 2017 · 45 min
Actress Rose Byrne; actor Lewis Black; P.J. Harvey performs.
Elisabeth Moss, Anthony Atamanuik, Sheryl Crow
Apr 20, 2017 · 45 min
Actress Elisabeth Moss; comedian Anthony Atamanuik; Sheryl Crow performs.
Rosario Dawson, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Moshe Kasher
Apr 21, 2017 · 45 min
Actress Rosario Dawson; actress Renée Elise Goldsberry; comic Moshe Kasher.
Allison Janney, Sheryl Sandberg, Marty Stuart
Apr 24, 2017 · 45 min
Actress Allison Janney; Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg; Marty Stuart performs.
John Legend, Kelly Osbourne, Dr. John
Apr 25, 2017 · 45 min
Singer John Legend performs; TV personality Kelly Osbourne; Dr. John sits in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
America Ferrera, Thomas Middleditch, Dave and Virginia Grohl, Preservation Hall Band
Apr 26, 2017 · 45 min
Actress America Ferrera; actor Thomas Middleditch; author Virginia Grohl and musician Dave Grohl; Preservation Hall Band sits in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
LL Cool J, Phillipa Soo, Gorillaz
Apr 27, 2017 · 45 min
Actor LL Cool J; actress Phillipa Soo; Gorillaz performs.
Tom Hanks, Anna Baryshnikov
Apr 28, 2017 · 45 min
Actor Tom Hanks; actress Anna Baryshnikov.
Chris Pratt, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ryan Adams
May 1, 2017 · 45 min
Actor Chris Pratt; astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson; Ryan Adams performs.
Amy Schumer, Gabourey Sidibe
May 2, 2017 · 45 min
Comic Amy Schumer; actress Gabourey Sidibe.
Jim Parsons, Jeff Garlin, Paul Scheer
May 3, 2017 · 45 min
Actor Jim Parsons; actor Jeff Garlin; actor Paul Scheer.
Charles Barkley, Debra Winger
May 4, 2017 · 45 min
Retired professional basketball player Charles Barkley; actress Debra Winger.
Richard Gere, Maria Bamford, Perfume Genius
May 5, 2017 · 45 min
Actor Richard Gere; comic Maria Bamford; Perfume Genius performs.
Rami Malek, Bill Nye, Roger Waters
May 8, 2017 · 45 min
Actor Rami Malek; scientist Bill Nye; Roger Waters performs.
Jon Stewart, Samantha Bee, John Oliver, Ed Helms, Rob Corddry
May 9, 2017 · 45 min
Comic Jon Stewart; TV host Samantha Bee; TV host John Oliver; actor Ed Helms; actor Rob Corddry.
Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Dave Matthews, Tim Reynolds
May 10, 2017 · 45 min
Actors Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally; actor Aaron Taylor Johnson; Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds perform.
Mayim Bialik, Andy Karl, Ramy Youssef
May 11, 2017 · 45 min
Actress Mayim Bialik; actor Andy Karl; comic Ramy Youssef.
Tracy Morgan, Timothy Simons, Dan Auerbach
May 12, 2017 · 45 min
Actor Tracy Morgan; actor Timothy Simons; Dan Auerbach performs.
Danny McBride, Jane Krakowski, Metallica
May 15, 2017 · 45 min
Actor Danny McBride; actress Jane Krakowski; Metallica performs.
Gina Rodriguez, Ben Falcone, Jesus and Mary Chain
May 16, 2017 · 45 min
Actress Gina Rodriguez; actor Ben Falcone; Jesus and Mary Chain performs.
Julie Chen, Matt Walsh, David Ortiz
May 17, 2017 · 45 min
Talk show host Julie Chen; actor Matt Walsh; former professional baseball player David Ortiz.
Ricky Gervais, Corey Hawkins, The xx
May 18, 2017 · 45 min
Actor Ricky Gervais; actor Corey Hawkins; The xx performs.
Jennifer Garner, Demetri Martin, Paula Poundstone
May 19, 2017 · 45 min
Actress Jennifer Garner; actor Demetri Martin; comic Paula Poundstone.
Seth Rogen, Kumail Nanjiani, Paul Shaffer & The World's Most Dangerous Band
Jun 19, 2017 · 45 min
Woody Harrelson, Cobie Smulders, Emmylou Harris & Her Red Dirt Boys
Jul 10, 2017 · 45 min
John Oliver, Woody Harrelson, and Emmylou Harris; Best Moments of the Week, with a Newly-Recorded Opening & Monologue
Jul 14, 2017 · 45 min
Al Gore, Issa Rae, Sufjan Stevens, Nico Muhly, Bryce Dessner, James McAlister, and Russia Week
Jul 17, 2017 · 45 min
James McAvoy, Matteo Lane, Russia Week continues with Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov interviewed
Jul 19, 2017 · 45 min
Charlie Rose and Jessica Williams; Best Moments of the Week, with a Newly-Recorded Opening & Monologue
Jul 28, 2017 · 45 min
Senator Al Franken, Rock Legend Joe Walsh; Best Moments of the Week, with a Newly-Recorded Opening & Monologue
Aug 4, 2017 · 45 min
Christoph Waltz, Chris O'Dowd, Sean Evans
Aug 8, 2017 · 45 min
Actor Christoph Waltz; actor Chris O'Dowd; YouTube personality Sean Evans.
Dave Chappelle, Chris O'Dowd; Best Moments of the Week, with a Newly-Recorded Opening & Monologue
Aug 11, 2017 · 45 min
Anthony Scaramucci, Tiffany Haddish; Best Moments of the Week, with a Newly-Recorded Opening & Monologue
Aug 18, 2017 · 45 min