The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: Season 3
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 3 continues the overarching saga across 194 episodes. Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to the show, which is identified as the number one show. The program is classified under comedy and talk, and features Stephen Colbert as the host following the exit and retirement announcement of previous host David Letterman.
Season 3 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 show after announcing his intentions to retire.
- Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to the series.
- The program is categorized as a comedy and talk show.
Season overview
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 3 continues the overarching saga across 194 episodes. Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to the show, which is identified as the number one show. The program is classified under comedy and talk, and features Stephen Colbert as the host following the exit and retirement announcement of previous host David Letterman.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
Maggie Gyllenhaal, Graham Norton, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
Sep 5, 2017
Stephen acknowledges the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in Houston. Maggie Gyllenhaal discusses ‘The Deuce’. Graham Norton discusses ‘The Graham Norton Show’ and his new book, ‘Hold
Liev Schreiber, Joe Buck, Sonequa Martin-Green, Sheila E.
Sep 6, 2017
Sheila E. sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Liev Schreiber discusses ‘Ray Donovan’. Joe Buck discusses his career in broadcasting and his new book, ‘Lucky #
Senator Bernie Sanders, Caitriona Balfe, The National
Sep 7, 2017
Senator Bernie Sanders discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Guide to Political Revolution. Caitriona Balfe discusses ‘Outlander’. The National performs "Day I Die" from the
Jessica Biel, Sonequa Martin-Green
Sep 8, 2017
Stephen acknowledges the impact of Hurricane Irma in Florida. Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Jessica Biel discusses ‘The Sinner’. Sonequa Martin-Green discusses ‘Star Trek
Second Anniversary Special
Sep 15, 2017
Backstage at the 69th Emmy Awards, Stephen presents a selection of his favorite moments from the last two years.
Hillary Clinton, Emma Stone
Sep 19, 2017
Hillary Clinton discusses recent politics and her new book, ‘What Happened’. Emma Stone discusses ‘Battle of the Sexes’. Late Show Soft Porn.
Jeff Bridges, Jeff Flake, Miguel
Sep 20, 2017
Stephen acknowledges the impact of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and earthquakes in Mexico. Jeff Bridges discusses ‘Kingsman: The Golden Circle’ and shows Stephen how to relax with
Jim Parsons, Pamela Adlon, The Killers
Sep 21, 2017
Now That's What I Call Collusion! Jim Parsons discusses ‘Young Sheldon’. Pamela Adlon discusses ‘Better Things’. The Killers perform "The Man" from their album ‘Wonderful Wonderful
Bobby Moynihan, Tatiana Maslany
Sep 22, 2017
After Lawrence O'Donnell's leaked meltdown tape, Stephen releases his own. Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions, including a confession by Hillary Clinton (new footage from Septe
Sterling K. Brown, Chance The Rapper
Sep 25, 2017
Sterling K. Brown discusses ‘This Is Us’ and ‘Marshall’. Chance the Rapper discusses his work with Chicago Public Schools and his beliefs, and performs a new unreleased song with D
Sofia Vergara, David Boreanaz, Ken Burns
Sep 26, 2017
Sofía Vergara discusses EBY, her new line of underwear. David Boreanaz discusses ‘SEAL Team’. Ken Burns discusses ‘The Vietnam War’.
Nick Kroll, Michael Bloomberg, Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim
Sep 27, 2017
Late Show Family Meeting with Nick Kroll. Kroll discusses ‘Big Mouth. Kroll and Stephen launch the hashtag "#PuberMe" in an effort to raise money for Puerto Rico relief. Michael Blo
Steve Martin, Mark Feuerstein, Steep Canyon Rangers
Sep 28, 2017
Stephen becomes Steven Seagal. Hashtag #PuberMe: celebrities tweet awkward puberty photos of themselves in an effort to raise money for Puerto Rico relief. Steve Martin discusses ‘T
Jerry Seinfield
Sep 29, 2017
Hashtag #PuberMe: celebrities tweet awkward puberty photos of themselves in an effort to raise money for Puerto Rico relief. Jerry Seinfeld discusses ‘Jerry Before Seinfeld’, his ne
Pierce Brosnan, Jason Alexander, Ta-Nehisi Coates
Oct 2, 2017
Stephen acknowledges the mass shooting in Las Vegas. Hashtag #PuberMe: celebrities tweet awkward puberty photos of themselves in an effort to raise money for Puerto Rico relief. Pie
Michael Weatherly, Natasha Leggero, Paul Weller
Oct 3, 2017
Hashtag #PuberMe: celebrities tweet awkward puberty photos of themselves in an effort to raise money for Puerto Rico relief (special appearance by Neil deGrasse Tyson). Michael Weat
Kerry Washington, Russell Brand, St. Vincent
Oct 4, 2017
Hashtag #PuberMe: celebrities tweet awkward puberty photos of themselves in an effort to raise money for Puerto Rico relief. Kerry Washington discusses ‘Scandal. Russell Brand discu
Morgan Freeman, Grace Gummer, Nathan Macintosh
Oct 5, 2017
Hashtag #PuberMe: celebrities tweet awkward puberty photos of themselves in an effort to raise money for Puerto Rico relief (special appearance by Lin-Manuel Miranda); Stephen and N
Kathy Bates
Oct 6, 2017
Donald Trump's pick-up lines in the '90s. Supreme Genetics. Kathy Bates discusses ‘Disjointed’. Nathan MacIntosh gives a stand-up performance. Late Show Presents: best moments of t
Jackie Chan, Tig Notaro, Bob Schieffer, Trombone Shorty
Oct 9, 2017
Stephen Colbert's interview of Mike Huckabee's interview of President Trump. Jon Stewart makes a cameo appearance, attempting to give President Trump "equal time". Trombone Shorty
Tracee Ellis Ross, Luke Evans, Jade Bird
Oct 10, 2017
Stephen Colbert's Cyborgasm. Tracee Ellis Ross discusses ‘Black-ish’. Luke Evans discusses ‘Professor Marston and the Wonder Women’. Jade Bird performs "Cathedral" from her album ‘
Andrew Garfield, Tracy Ullman, Wolf Parade
Oct 11, 2017
Andrew Garfield discusses ‘Breathe’. Tracey Ullman discusses ‘Tracey Ullman's Show’. Wolf Parade performs "Valley Boy" from their album ‘Cry Cry Cry’.
Bill Murray, Claire Foy, Jan Vogler
Oct 12, 2017
Stephen Colbert's interview of Sean Hannity's interview of President Trump. Bill Murray discusses ‘New Worlds’, his new album with Jan Vogler. Claire Foy discusses ‘The Crown’ and
Conan O'Brien, Tig Notaro
Oct 13, 2017
President Trump and Rex Tillerson enter the Thunderdome. Potential border walls. Conan O'Brien discusses his career in late night, Conan on the road, and his special week of shows
Anna Faris, Amy Sedaris, Tyminski
Oct 23, 2017
Stephen Colbert's interview of Maria Bartiromo's interview of President Trump. The O'Reilly Factors. Anna Faris discusses her new book, ‘Unqualified’. Amy Sedaris discusses ‘At Hom
Jake Tapper, Shemar Moore, Khalid
Oct 24, 2017
Cork a Sock in It. Jake Tapper discusses recent politics. Shemar Moore discusses ‘S.W.A.T.’. Khalid performs "Young Dumb & Broke" from his album ‘American Teen’.
Hugh Laurie, Gretchen Carlson, Adam Savage, Michael Stevens
Oct 25, 2017
Skeletons in the Cabinet. Hugh Laurie discusses ‘Chance’. Gretchen Carlson discusses her new book, ‘Be Fierce’. Adam Savage & Michael Stevens perform a song from their new show, ‘B
Julianne Moore, Jermaine Fowler, Fleet Foxes
Oct 26, 2017
Stephen Colbert's interview of Lou Dobbs's interview of President Trump. Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Julianne Moore discusses ‘Suburbicon’. Jermaine Fowler discusses ‘S
Dr. Phil McGraw, Scott Kelly
Oct 27, 2017
Russian Roundup. Stephen's own lifestyle brand, Covetton House, gets its own magazine. Dr. Phil McGraw discusses sex addictions (inspired by the Harvey Weinstein case) and fighting
Billy Eichner, Anna Camp, Weezer
Oct 30, 2017
Rescue Dog Rescue with Billy Eichner. Billy Eichner discusses ‘American Horror Story: Cult’ and plays "Hocus Pocus, Trump's White House or Both?" with Stephen. Anna Camp discusses
Mark Ruffalo, Chris Matthews, Gilbert Gottfried, Thundercat
Oct 31, 2017
Stephen acknowledges the terrorist attack in Lower Manhattan. Thundercat sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Mark Ruffalo discusses ‘Thor: Ragnarok’. Chris Mat
Nicole Kidman, Jonathan Groff, Walter Isaacson
Nov 1, 2017
Rugs: A Public Service Announcement. Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars (with Nicole Kidman). Nicole Kidman discusses ‘Big Little Lies’ and ‘The Killing of a Sacred Deer’. Jonath
Whoopi Goldberg, Kathryn Hahn, Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile
Nov 2, 2017
Spain't Misbehaving. Whoopi Goldberg discusses her love for holidays, recent politics and sexual abuse scandals, and her new line of sweaters. Kathryn Hahn discusses ‘A Bad Moms Ch
Ronan Farrow, Walter Isaacson, Kelsea Ballerini
Nov 3, 2017
John Kelly's Asia Trip Itinerary. The "Colbert Emoji" is finally online. Ronan Farrow discusses his investigative report into the Harvey Weinstein sexual abuse allegations. Marvel'
Josh Gad, Lawrence O'Donnell, Derek DelGaudio
Nov 6, 2017
Stephen acknowledges the shooting in Sutherland Springs. Josh Gad discusses ‘Murder on the Orient Express’. Lawrence O'Donnell discusses his new book, ‘Playing with Fire’. Derek De
Jason Segel, Jeff Fager, Lesley Stahl, Mavis Staples
Nov 7, 2017
World premiere of the trailer for ‘The Post’. Jason Segel discusses his new book, ‘Otherworld’. Jeff Fager & Lesley Stahl discuss ‘60 Minutes’'s 50th anniversary and the new book ac
Norman Reedus, Sean Astin, Pat McGann
Nov 8, 2017
Sean Astin is Paul Manafort in ‘House Arrest’. Jon Stewart reveals Stephen's prize in ‘Night of Too Many Stars’. Norman Reedus discusses ‘Ride’. Sean Astin discusses ‘Stranger Thin
William H. Macy, Jay Pharoah, Rationale
Nov 9, 2017
Stephen Colbert's Cyborgasm: Sex Robot Edition. William H. Macy discusses ‘Shameless’. Jay Pharaoh discusses ‘White Famous’. Rationale performs "Fuel to the Fire" from his eponymou
John Mulaney, Jason Segel
Nov 10, 2017
The Trump Postcards: Asia Edition. There Are Too Many "Bad" Movies (with appearances from Keegan-Michael Key, Ellie Kemper, Jessica Williams, Andy Serkis, Chris O'Dowd and Bob Oden
oe Biden, Elton John
Nov 13, 2017
Joe Biden discusses recent politics, including the events that occurred on Charlottesville, Virginia, and finding a way through grief; he also discusses his new book, ‘Promise Me,
Tyler Perry, Anthony Atamanuik, John Avlon
Nov 14, 2017
Tyler Perry discusses his new book, ‘Higher Is Waiting’, and ‘Backseat’. Anthony Atamaniuk discusses ‘I Came Up with Christmas: A President Show Christmas’, the Christmas special f
Jordan Peele, Alia Shawkat, Paul Mecurio
Nov 15, 2017
Stephen takes issue with the latest "Sexiest Man Alive" issue. Stephen Colbert's Bench Warmers. Jordan Peele discusses ‘Get Out’. Alia Shawkat discusses ‘Arrested Development’ and
Ben Affleck, Greta Gerwig, Dead & Company
Nov 16, 2017
Ben Affleck discusses ‘Justice League’, the upcoming 20th anniversary of ‘Good Will Hunting’ and recent sexual harassment accusations in Hollywood. Greta Gerwig discusses ‘Lady Bird
Norah O'Donnell, Dead & Company
Nov 17, 2017
Go Fund Yourself. Norah O'Donnell discusses ‘CBS This Morning’. Late Show Presents: best moments of the week, including segments with Alia Shawkat, Joe Biden and Jordan Peele. Dead
Senator Elizabeth Warren, Desus & Mero, Vic Mensa
Nov 20, 2017
Senator Elizabeth Warren discusses recent politics and recent sexual harassment accusations in the country. Desus & Mero discuss their late-night show on Viceland. Vic Mensa perfor
Gayle King, Daveed Diggs, Gregory Porter
Nov 21, 2017
Gayle King discusses the recent allegations of sexual misconduct against Charlie Rose and shares some of "Oprah's Favorite Things". Daveed Diggs discusses ‘Wonder’. Gregory Porter
John Leguizamo, Elton John
Dec 22, 2017
Happy Thanksgiving (featuring Tony Robbins). The Big Furry Hat. John Leguizamo discusses ‘Latin History for Morons’. The Late Show Presents: Thanksgiving Turkey Tips with Our Frien
Justin Timberlake, Carmen Yulín Cruz
Nov 29, 2017
Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars (with Justin Timberlake). Justin Timberlake discusses his upcoming gig at the Super Bowl LII halftime show and ‘Wonder Wheel’. Carmen Yulín Cru
Kate Winslet, Laura Benanti, Wolf Alice
Nov 30, 2017
Michael Batiste, Jon's father, sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. A cameo appearance by Laura Benanti as Melania Trump. Kate Winslet discusses her career, ‘W
Carol Burnett, Lewis Black
Dec 1, 2017
Michael Batiste, Jon's father, sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. Carol Burnett discusses the upcoming 50th anniversa
Billy Bush, Gwendoline Christie
Dec 4, 2017
Holiday Collusion Season. Galino & Farnes: The Attorney Guys. Billy Bush confirms the authenticity of the ‘Access Hollywood’ bus tape and discusses what happened with his career be
Saoirse Ronan, Van Jones, Michelle Wolf
Dec 5, 2017
Hallmark Cards: The Roy Moore Collection. Saoirse Ronan discusses ‘Lady Bird’. Van Jones discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Beyond the Messy Truth’. Michelle Wolf discuss
Ed Helms, Christopher Jackson, Bleachers
Dec 6, 2017
Stephen presents new items from his own lifestyle brand, ‘Covetton House’. Ed Helms discusses ‘The Fake News with Ted Nelms’ and ‘Father Figures’. Christopher Jackson discusses ‘Bu
Sarah Paulson/John Hodgman
Dec 7, 2017
Actress Sarah Paulson (The Post (2017)); humorist John Hodgman.
Mark Hamill/Bobby Flay
Dec 8, 2017
Actor Mark Hamill (Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017)); chef Bobby Flay;
Matt Damon/Rahm Emanuel/Juanes
Dec 11, 2017
Actor Matt Damon ("Downsizing"); Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel; Juanes perform.
Tom Hanks/Katy Tur/Mac DeMarco
Dec 12, 2017
Actor Tom Hanks ("The Post"); journalist Katy Tur; Mac DeMarco sits in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
Nick Jonas/Dennis Rodman/Jeezy/Tory Lanez
Dec 13, 2017
Actor Nick Jonas (Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)); retired basketball player Dennis Rodman; Jeezy performs with Tory Lanez.
Adam Driver/John Early/Jon Batiste
Dec 14, 2017
Actor Adam Driver (Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017)); actor John Early (The Disaster Artist (2017)); Jonathan Batiste performs.
Jodie Foster/Tom Hanks
Dec 15, 2017
Actress Jodie Foster (Becoming Iconic (2018)); actor Tom Hanks (The Post (2017));
Anderson Cooper/Maz Jobrani/Margo Price
Jan 2, 2018
Journalist Anderson Cooper (Anderson Cooper 360° (2003)); actor Maz Jobrani (Superior Donuts (2017)); Margo Price performs.
America Ferrera/David Harbour/Julien Baker
Jan 3, 2018
Actress America Ferrera (Superstore (2015)); actor David Harbour (Stranger Things (2016)); Julien Baker performs.
50 Cent/Rachel Brosnahan/Gary Vider
Jan 4, 2018
Actor 50 Cent (Power (2014)); actress Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017)); comedian Gary Vider performs.
Liam Neeson/Michael Wolff/Andra Day/Common
Jan 8, 2018
Actor Liam Neeson (The Commuter (2018)); author Michael Wolff (book, "Fire and Fury"); Andra Day and Common perform.
James Franco/Lena Waithe/Anderson East
Jan 9, 2018
Actor James Franco (The Disaster Artist (2017)); actress Lena Waithe (The Chi (2018)); Anderson East performs.
Sarah Jessica Parker/Pete Holmes/Jack Black
Jan 10, 2018
Actress Sarah Jessica Parker (Divorce (2016)); comic Pete Holmes (Crashing (2017)); Jack Black performs.
Molly Shannon, Thomas Lennon, Owen Smith
Jan 11, 2018
Actress Molly Shannon; actor Thomas Lennon; stand-up comedy performance by Owen Smith
Laurie Metcalf
Jan 12, 2018
Actress Laurie Metcalf (Lady Bird (2017) and Roseanne (1988)).
John Lithgow, Chuck Schumer, Black Eyed Peas
Jan 15, 2018
Actor John Lithgow (The Crown (2016)); Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.); The Black Eyed Peas perform.
Jon Bon Jovi, Daniel Kaluuya, Ben Sinclair
Jan 16, 2018
Musician Jon Bon Jovi; actor Daniel Kaluuya (Black Panther (2018)); actor Ben Sinclair (High Maintenance (2016));
Ricky Gervais, Matt Czuchry, Jon Bon Jovi
Jan 17, 2018
Actor Ricky Gervais ("Blazing Samurai"); actor Matt Czuchry ("The Resident"); Jon Bon Jovi performs.
Sharon Stone, Rob Riggle, Fall Out Boy
Jan 18, 2018
Actor Sharon Stone ("Mosaic"); actor Rob Riggle ("12 Strong"); Fall Out Boy performs.
J.K. Simmons/Rob Riggle
Jan 19, 2018
Actor J.K. Simmons (Counterpart (2017)); actor Rob Riggle (12 Strong (2018));
James Corden/Ann Curry
Jan 22, 2018
TV host James Corden (The 59th Annual Grammy Awards (2017) and The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015)); journalist Ann Curry.
John Dickerson/Eugene Levy/Midland
Jan 23, 2018
Journalist John Dickerson (CBS This Morning (1992)); actor Eugene Levy (Schitt's Creek (2015)); Midland perform.
Willem Dafoe/RuPaul Charles/Roy Wood Jr.
Jan 24, 2018
Willem Dafoe; RuPaul Charles (RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (2012)); Roy Wood Jr. (This Is Not Happening (2015)).
Gwyneth Paltrow/Ben McKenzie/Thirty Seconds to Mars
Jan 25, 2018
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow (Avengers: Infinity War (2018)); actor Ben McKenzie (Gotham (2014)); Thirty Seconds to Mars perform.
Kyle MacLachlan/Deon Cole/Miley Cyrus/Julia Michaels
Jan 26, 2018
Kyle MacLachlan (Twin Peaks (2017)); Deon Cole (Black-ish (2014)); Miley Cyrus salutes Elton John. Also: Julia Michaels performs.
Julie Chen/Joel Kinnaman/Talib Kweli feat. B.J. the Chicago Kid
Jan 29, 2018
TV hostess Julie Chen (Big Brother (2000) and The Talk (2010)); actor Joel Kinnaman (Altered Carbon (2018)); Talib Kweli performs with BJ the Chicago Kid;
Pod Save America/Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson/Chris Stapleton
Jan 30, 2018
Podcast hosts Tommy Vietor, Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett (Pod Save America (2017)); Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson (2 Dope Queens (2018)); Chris Stapleton performs.
Rose McGowan/Rand Paul/Jacob Williams/Curtis Harding
Jan 31, 2018
Actress Rose McGowan (Citizen Rose (2018) and book, "Brave"); Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.); comedian Jacob Williams; Curtis Harding sits in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.
Michael Shannon/Meghan McCain/John Mellencamp
Feb 1, 2018
Actor Michael Shannon ("The Shape of Water"); TV hostess Meghan McCain ("The View"); John Mellencamp performs.
Uma Thurman/Jacob Williams
Feb 2, 2018
Actress Uma Thurman (The War with Grandpa (2019)); comic Jacob Williams performs.
Claire Danes/Bernadette Peters/Lil Uzi Vert
Feb 5, 2018
Actress Claire Danes (A Kid Like Jake (2018) and Homeland (2011)); Bernadette Peters (Mozart in the Jungle (2014)); Lil Uzi Vert performs.
Wanda Sykes/Thomas Haden Church/June Diane Raphael/Soul Rebels
Feb 6, 2018
Actress Wanda Sykes (Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate (2018)); actor Thomas Haden Church (Divorce (2016)); actress June Diane Raphael (Grace and Frankie (2015)); The Soul Re
John Oliver/Beanie Feldstein/Wolfgang Puck
Feb 7, 2018
Comic John Oliver (Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014)); actress Beanie Feldstein (The Female Brain (2017) and Lady Bird (2017)); chef Wolfgang Puck;
Joel McHale/Yara Shahidi/Joywave
Feb 8, 2018
Actor Joel McHale (A Futile and Stupid Gesture (2018) and [The X-Files"]); actress Yara Shahidi ("Grown-ish" and "Black-ish"); Joywave perform.
Nathan Lane/John Oliver
Feb 9, 2018
Actor Nathan Lane; comic John Oliver (Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014)).
Kirsten Gillibrand/Chris Gethard/Portugal. The Man
Feb 20, 2018
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.); comic Chris Gethard; Portugal. The Man perform.
Sam Rockwell/J.J. Abrams/BØRNS
Feb 21, 2018
Actor Sam Rockwell (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)); director J.J. Abrams (Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)); Børns performs;
Christine Baranski/Constance Zimmer/Bon Jovi
Feb 22, 2018
Actress Christine Baranski (The Good Fight (2017) and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018)); actress Constance Zimmer (UnREAL (2015)); Bon Jovi perform.
Jennifer Lawrence/Patton Oswalt/MGMT
Feb 26, 2018
Actress Jennifer Lawrence (Red Sparrow (2018)); actor Patton Oswalt (Happy! (2017)); MGMT perform.
Kiefer Sutherland/Zoe Lister-Jones/John McWhorter
Feb 27, 2018
Actor Kiefer Sutherland (Designated Survivor (2016)); actress Zoe Lister-Jones (Life in Pieces (2015)); American linguist John McWhorter;
Donald Glover/Omarosa Manigault-Newman/Ibeyi
Feb 28, 2018
Actor Donald Glover (Atlanta (2016)); reality-TV personality Omarosa Manigault-Newman (Celebrity Big Brother (2018)); Ibeyi perform.
Jeff Daniels/Krysten Ritter/Noah Kahan
Mar 1, 2018
Actor Jeff Daniels (The Looming Tower (2018)); actress Krysten Ritter (Jessica Jones (2015)); Noah Kahan performs.
Steve Buscemi/Sebastian Maniscalco
Mar 2, 2018
Actor Steve Buscemi (Miracle Workers (2019)); comic Sebastian Maniscalco;
David Oyelowo/Chelsea Clinton/Martha Stewart
Mar 5, 2018
Actor David Oyelowo (A Wrinkle in Time (2018) and Gringo (2018)); author Chelsea Clinton; lifestyle expert Martha Stewart;
Oprah Winfrey/Justin Hartley
Mar 6, 2018
Actress Oprah Winfrey (A Wrinkle in Time (2018)); actor Justin Hartley (This Is Us (2016));
Reese Witherspoon/Adam Rippon/Ben Harper & Charlie Musselwhite
Mar 7, 2018
Actress Reese Witherspoon (A Wrinkle in Time (2018)); Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon; Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite perform;
Mindy Kaling/Chris Hayes/Amberia Allen
Mar 8, 2018
Actress Mindy Kaling (A Wrinkle in Time (2018)); journalist Chris Hayes; comic Amberia Allen;
Helen Mirren/David Byrne
Mar 9, 2018
Helen Mirren (The Leisure Seeker (2017)); David Byrne is interviewed and performs.
Tom Brady/Sean Bean/Emmy Blotnick
Mar 12, 2018
Professional football player Tom Brady (Tom vs. Time (2018)); actor Sean Bean; Emmy Blotnick performs stand-up.
Angela Bassett/Jimmy O. Yang/Jack Johnson
Mar 13, 2018
Actress Angela Bassett (Black Panther (2018), 9-1-1 (2018), Avengers: Infinity War (2018)); actor Jimmy O. Yang (Life of the Party (2018)); Jack Johnson performs;
Paul Giamatti/Sean Bean/Brandi Carlile
Mar 14, 2018
Actor Paul Giamatti ("Billions", "The Catcher Was a Spy" and "I Think We're Alone Now"); actor Sean Bean ("The Oath"); Brandi Carlile performs;
Drew Barrymore/Adam DeVine/Moby
Mar 19, 2018
Actress Drew Barrymore (Santa Clarita Diet (2017)); actor Adam Devine (Modern Family (2009) and When We First Met (2018)); Moby performs;
Hilary Swank/Thomas Middleditch/Rory Albanese
Mar 20, 2018
Actress Hilary Swank (Trust (2018)); actor Thomas Middleditch (Replicas (2018)); comic Rory Albanese;
Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys/Mindy Kaling/Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Mar 21, 2018
Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys (The Americans (2013)); Mindy Kaling ("A Wrinkle in Time" and "Champions"). Also: Stephen works out with Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Sean Penn/Sara Gilbert/Bishop Briggs
Mar 26, 2018
Actor Sean Penn (The Professor and the Madman (2019)); actress Sara Gilbert (Roseanne (1988)); Bishop Briggs performs;
Samantha Bee/Leslie Odom Jr./Tom Segura
Mar 27, 2018
Comic Samantha Bee (Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (2016)); actor Leslie Odom Jr. (The Jazz Ambassadors (2018)); comic Tom Segura;
Dana Carvey/Simon Pegg
Mar 28, 2018
Dana Carvey (Too Funny to Fail: The Life & Death of The Dana Carvey Show (2017)); Simon Pegg (Ready Player One (2018)).
Emily Blunt/John Heilemann & Alex Wagner/Kacey Musgraves
Mar 29, 2018
Actress Emily Blunt (A Quiet Place (2018) and Sherlock Gnomes (2018)); journalist John Heilemann and TV hostess Alex Wagner (CBS This Morning: Saturday (2012)); Kacey Musgraves per
Bryan Cranston/President Jimmy Carter
Mar 30, 2018
Actor Bryan Cranston (Isle of Dogs (2018)); former President Jimmy Carter.
Amy Schumer/Madeleine Albright/Giada De Laurentiis
Apr 9, 2018
Actress Amy Schumer (I Feel Pretty (2018)); former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright; chef Giada De Laurentiis;
James Spader/Katie Couric/Louie Anderson
Apr 10, 2018
Actor James Spader (The Blacklist (2013)); journalist Katie Couric; comic Louie Anderson ("Baskets" and book "Hey Mom");
Martin Short/Aisha Tyler
Apr 11, 2018
Actor Martin Short (Love, Gilda (2018) and Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life (2018)); actress Aisha Tyler (Criminal Minds (2005) a
Diane Sawyer/Joshua Jackson/John Prine ft. Sturgill Simpson & Brandi Carlile
Apr 12, 2018
Journalist Diane Sawyer; actor Joshua Jackson (The Affair (2014)). Also: John Prine performs with Sturgill Simpson and Brandi Carlile.
Aubrey Plaza/Cookie Monster/Rainbow Kitten Surprise
Apr 13, 2018
Aubrey Plaza (Legion (2017) and An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn (2018)); Cookie Monster (book "The Joy of Cookies") joins Stephen for Midnight Confessions. Also: Rainbow Kitten S
John Dickerson/Charlamagne Tha God/Nell Scovell
Apr 16, 2018
Journalist John Dickerson (CBS This Morning (1992)); TV personality Charlamagne Tha God; author Nell Scovell;
James Comey/Jason Aldean
Apr 17, 2018
Former FBI director James Comey (book "A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership"). Also: Jason Aldean performs.
Cynthia Nixon/Alan Cumming/Franz Ferdinand
Apr 18, 2018
Actress Cynthia Nixon discusses her campaign for Governor of New York; Alan Cumming (Instinct (2018)). Also: Franz Ferdinand performs with James Chance.
Antonio Banderas/Senator Kamala Harris/Snow Patrol
Apr 19, 2018
Antonio Banderas (Genius: Picasso: Chapter One (2018)); Senator Kamala Harris (D-Calif.). Also: Snow Patrol performs.
James Marsden/Coyote Peterson
Apr 20, 2018
Actor James Marsden (Westworld (2016)); wildlife expert Coyote Peterson;
Jeffrey Wright/Ali Wentworth/Cheech & Chong/Brothers Osborne
Apr 23, 2018
Jeffrey Wright (Westworld (2016)); Alexandra Wentworth (book "Go Ask Ali"); Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong comment on drug legalization. Also: Brothers Osborne perform.
Hank Azaria/Ronan Farrow/Grace VanderWaal
Apr 24, 2018
Actor Hank Azaria (Brockmire (2017)); author Ronan Farrow; Grace VanderWaal performs;
Lucy Liu/Henry Winkler/Run the Jewels
Apr 25, 2018
Actress Lucy Liu (Future World (2018)); actor Henry Winkler (Barry (2018)); Run the Jewels perform;
Rachel Weisz/Ann Dowd
Apr 26, 2018
Actress Rachel Weisz (Disobedience (2017)); actress Ann Dowd (The Handmaid's Tale (2017)).
Mandy Patinkin/H. Jon Benjamin
Apr 27, 2018
Mandy Patinkin (Homeland (2011) and Life Itself (2018)); H. Jon Benjamin (Archer (2009)).
David Duchovny/Margaret Brennan/Robert Smigel
Apr 30, 2018
Actor David Duchovny (The X-Files (1993)); journalist Margaret Brennan (Face the Nation (1954)); actor Robert Smigel (The Week Of (2018));
Helen Hunt/Kevin Smith/Paramore
May 1, 2018
Actress Helen Hunt (Candy Jar (2018)); filmmaker Kevin Smith (Kevin Smith: Silent But Deadly (2018)); Paramore perform;
Jim Gaffigan/Michael Avenatti/David Chang
May 2, 2018
Comic Jim Gaffigan; attorney Michael Avenatti; restaurateur David Chang;
Charlize Theron/Ron Howard/J.J. Abrams
May 3, 2018
Charlize Theron (Tully (2018)); director Ron Howard (Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)). Also: Producer J.J. Abrams ("The Play That Goes Wrong") joins Stephen for a crosstown adventur
Chris O'Donnell, Jack White
May 4, 2018
Actor Chris O'Donnell (NCIS: Los Angeles (2009)); Jack White performs;
Jim Parsons, Alexis Ohanian, Lake Street Dive
May 7, 2018
Jim Parsons, from the CBS comedy "The Big Bang Theory"; Co-Founder of Reddit Alexis Ohanian; musical performance by Lake Street Dive.
Michael B. Jordan, Matt Walsh, Heather Pasternak
May 8, 2018
Actor Michael B. Jordan; actor Matt Walsh; stand-up comedy performance by Heather Pasternak.
Gayle King, Anna Wintour
May 9, 2018
Gayle King, co-anchor of "CBS This Morning"; Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Winter.
Annette Bening, Wyatt Cenac, Leon Bridges
May 10, 2018
Actress Annette Bening; comic Wyatt Cenac; musical performance by Leon Bridges.
Mayim Bialik, Melissa McCarthy, Daniel Boulud, Run the Jewels
May 11, 2018
Actress Mayim Bialik, from the CBS comedy THE BIG BANG THEORY; chef Daniel Boulud; special appearance by actress Melissa McCarthy; Run the Jewels celebrate Stephen Colbert's birthd
Anthony Anderson, Glenda Jackson, Michael Pollan
May 14, 2018
Actor Anthony Anderson; Actress Glenda Jackson; Author Michael
Jamie Foxx, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats
May 15, 2018
Actor Jamie Foxx; musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.
Chadwick Boseman, Erik Bergstrom
May 16, 2018
Actor Chadwick Boseman; stand-up comedy performance by Erik Bergstrom
Jake Tapper, Liam Payne featuring J. Balvin
May 17, 2018
Journalist Jake Tapper; musical performance by Liam Payne featuring J. Balvin.
Benedict Cumberbatch, Mary Gallagher
May 18, 2018
Actor Benedict Cumberbatch; stand-up comedy performance by Mary Gallagher
Zachary Quinto, Vanessa Bayer, Dean Baquet
May 21, 2018
Actor Zachary Quinto; actress Vanessa Bayer; Executive Editor of "The New York Times," Dean Baquet.
Andrew Garfield, David Cross, Jon Stewart, The Kills
May 22, 2018
Actor Andrew Garfield; actor/comic David Cross; special appearance by Jon Stewart; musical performance by The Kills.
Jason Bateman, Stephen King, Jim James
May 23, 2018
Actor Jason Bateman; author Stephen King; musical performance by Jim James.
Anne Hathaway, David Sedaris, Ahmed Bharoocha
May 24, 2018
Actress Anne Hathaway; author David Sedaris; stand-up comedy performance by Ahmed Bharoocha.
Ethan Hawke, Toni Collette, Jeff Arcuri
Jun 4, 2018
Actor Ethan Hawke; actress Toni Collette; stand-up comedy performance by Jeff Arcuri.
Bill Clinton, James Patterson, Tig Notaro
Jun 5, 2018
President Bill Clinton & Author James Patterson; comic Tig Notary.
Mandy Moore, Sara Bareilles, Josh Groban, Meghan Trainor
Jun 6, 2018
Actress Mandy Moore; Hosts of the 72nd Annual Tony Awards, singers Sara Bareilles & Josh Groan; musical performance by Meghan Trainor.
Nick Offerman, Niecy Nash, Lykke Li
Jun 7, 2018
Actor Nick Offerman; actress Niecy Nash; musical performance by Lykke Li.
Penelope Cruz, David Koechner, Interpol
Jun 8, 2018
Actress Penelope Cruz; actor David Kouchner; musical performance by Interpol.
Chris Matthews/Alicia Silverstone/Eels
Jun 11, 2018
TV host Chris Matthews ("Hardball with Chris Matthews"); actress Alicia Silverstone ("American Woman"); Eels perform;
Ed Helms/Michael K. Williams/Tom Papa
Jun 12, 2018
Actor Ed Helms (Tag (2018)); actor Michael Kenneth Williams (SuperFly (2018)); comic Tom Papa performs;
Anthony Scaramucci and Michael Avenatti/Chromeo feat. DRAM
Jun 13, 2018
Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci and attorney Michael Avenatti. Also: Chromeo performs with D.R.A.M.
Natalie Portman/Marc Maron/Alt-J/Pusha T
Jun 14, 2018
Actress Natalie Portman (Eating Animals (2017)); actor Marc Maron (GLOW (2017)); Alt-J and Pusha T perform;
Thandie Newton/Betty Gilpin
Jun 15, 2018
Actress Thandie Newton ("Westworld"); actress Betty Gilpin ("GLOW");
Benicio Del Toro/Alison Brie/Robin Thede
Jun 18, 2018
Actor Benicio Del Toro (Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018)); actress Alison Brie (GLOW (2017)); actress Robin Thede (The Rundown with Robin Thede (2017)).
Josh Brolin/Ruth Negga/Walk The Moon
Jun 19, 2018
Actor Josh Brolin (Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018)); actress Ruth Negga (Preacher (2016)); Walk the Moon perform.
Trevor Noah/Liza Koshy/Two Feet
Jun 20, 2018
Comedian and television host Trevor Noah (The Daily Show (1996)); actress Liza Koshy (Liza on Demand (2018)); Two Feet performs;
Don Lemon/Mike Colter/Death Cab for Cutie
Jun 21, 2018
TV host Don Lemon (CNN Tonight (2014)); actor Mike Colter (Luke Cage (2016)); Death Cab for Cutie perform.
Seth Rogen/Danny Jolles
Jun 22, 2018
Actor Seth Rogen (Like Father (2018)); stand-up comedian Danny Jolles (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2015)).
Jessica Chastain/Romesh Ranganathan/Scott Rogowsky
Jun 25, 2018
Actress Jessica Chastain (Woman Walks Ahead (2017) and It: Chapter Two (2019)); comedian Romesh Ranganathan; comedian Scott Rogowsky.
Hugh Grant/Margaret Hoover/Sean Donnelly
Jun 26, 2018
Actor Hugh Grant (A Very English Scandal (2018)); political commentator Margaret Hoover (Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (2018)); actress Laura Benanti. Also: Sean Donnelly perfor
Paul Rudd/Ken Jeong/Florence + the Machine
Jun 27, 2018
Actor Paul Rudd (Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)); actor Ken Jeong (Crazy Rich Asians (2018)); musical performance by Florence and the Machine.
Michael Moore/Eric Andre & Derrick Beckles/Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez/Jon Stewart
Jun 28, 2018
Director Michael Moore; writers and comedians Eric Andre and Derrick Beckles; politician Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Also: A special appearance by Jon Stewart.
Gordon Ramsay/Andrew Rannells/Junun: Shye Ben Tzur, Jonny Greenwood & The Rajasthan Express
Jul 9, 2018
Chef Gordon Ramsay; actor Andrew Rannells ("A Simple Favor"). Also: Shye Ben-Tzur, Jonny Greenwood and The Rajasthan Express perform as Junun.
Will Arnett/Neve Campbell/Marcus Samuelsson
Jul 10, 2018
Actor Will Arnett (The Gong Show (2017)); actress Neve Campbell (Skyscraper (2018)); chef Marcus Samuelsson;
Dwayne Johnson/Alessia Cara
Jul 11, 2018
Actor Dwayne Johnson (Skyscraper (2018)); Alessia Cara performs;
Lawrence O'Donnell/Liv Tyler/Young the Giant
Jul 12, 2018
TV host Lawrence O'Donnell (The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell (2010)); actress Liv Tyler (Harlots (2017)); Young the Giant perform;
Carey Mulligan/Kate the Chemist
Jul 13, 2018
Actress Carey Mulligan (Collateral (2018)). Also: Experiments with Kate the Chemist (Kate Biberdorf).
Armie Hammer/Colleen Ballinger/Paula Poundstone
Jul 16, 2018
Actor Armie Hammer ("Sorry to Bother Your"); actress Colleen Ballinger (Haters Back Off! (2016)); comic Paula Poundstone performs;
Chrissy Metz/Lewis Black/Luke Combs
Jul 17, 2018
Actress Chrissy Metz ("This Is Us"); comic Lewis Black; Luke Combs performs;
Anderson Cooper & Andy Cohen/Dominic Cooper/Beck
Jul 18, 2018
TV personalities Anderson Cooper (Anderson Cooper 360° (2003)) and Andy Cohen (Watch What Happens: Live (2009)); actor Dominic Cooper (Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018)); Beck per
Denzel Washington/Joe Kennedy III/Carmen Lagala
Jul 19, 2018
Actor Denzel Washington (The Equalizer 2 (2018)); Rep. Joe Kennedy III (D-Mass); comic Carmen Lagala performs;
Janelle Monáe
Jul 20, 2018
Janelle Monáe (Welcome to Marwen (2018)) talks and performs.
Eric Holder/John Cleese/Arctic Monkeys
Jul 23, 2018
Former Attorney General Eric Holder; actor John Cleese; Arctic Monkeys perform;
Tatiana Maslany/Michael McFaul/Brian Huskey
Jul 24, 2018
Actress Tatiana Maslany; Michael McFaul, former ambassador to Russia; actor Brian Huskey;
John Dickerson/Michaela Watkins
Jul 25, 2018
Journalist John Dickerson (CBS This Morning (1992)); actress Michaela Watkins (Casual (2015));
Jake Tapper/Michael Pena/Dua Lipa
Jul 26, 2018
Journalist Jake Tapper; actor Michael Peña (Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)); Dua Lipa performs;
Laura Linney/Sasheer Zamata/Lin-Manuel Miranda
Jul 27, 2018
Laura Linney (Ozark (2017)); Sasheer Zamata performs stand-up. Also: A special performance from Stephen and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Judd Apatow/Jace Norman/OneRepublic
Jul 30, 2018
Filmmaker Judd Apatow; actor Jace Norman (Henry Danger (2014)); OneRepublic perform;
Paul Giamatti/Ronda Rousey/Paul Mecurio
Jul 31, 2018
Actor Paul Giamatti (Billions (2016)); professional wrestler Ronda Rousey ("Mile 22"); comic Paul Mecurio performs;
Ewan McGregor/Adam Pally/Katie Hannigan
Aug 1, 2018
Actor Ewan McGregor ("Christopher Robin"); actor Adam Pally ("Dog Days"); comic Katie Hannigan performs;
Chloe Grace Moretz/Bobcat Goldthwait/Katie Hannigan
Aug 2, 2018
Actress Chloe Grace Moretz (The Miseducation of Cameron Post (2018)); actor Bobcat Goldthwait (Bobcat Goldthwait's Misfits & Monsters (2018)); comic Katie Hannigan performs;
Rob Reiner/Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Aug 3, 2018
Actor-director Rob Reiner (Shock and Awe (2017)). Also: Stephen looks back at his workout date with Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Chris Hayes/Rob Corddry/Regina Spektor
Aug 6, 2018
Political commentator Chris Hayes (All In with Chris Hayes (2013)); actor Rob Corddry (Dog Days (2018) and Ballers (2015)); Regina Spektor performs;
Joe Manganiello/Cory Booker/Michael Palascak
Aug 7, 2018
Actor Joe Manganiello (Drunk Parents (2019)); Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.); comic Michael Palascak performs;
Jim Acosta/Nina Dobrev
Aug 8, 2018
Journalist Jim Acosta; actress Nina Dobrev (Dog Days (2018));
Issa Rae/Darren Criss/Ronnie Chieng
Aug 9, 2018
Actress Issa Rae (Insecure (2016)); actor Darren Criss (American Crime Story (2016)); comic Ronnie Chieng performs;
Nicki Minaj/Guy Pearce/Mac Miller
Aug 13, 2018
Rapper Nicki Minaj; actor Guy Pearce (The Innocents (2018)); Mac Miller performs;
Mark Wahlberg/Bernie Sanders
Aug 14, 2018
Actor Mark Wahlberg ("Mile 22"); Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.);
Jessica Biel/W. Kamau Bell/Elle King
Aug 15, 2018
Actress Jessica Biel ("Shock and Awe" and "The Sinner"); comic W. Kamau Bell ("Sorry to Bother You"); Elle King performs;
Pod Save America/Constance Wu
Aug 16, 2018
Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor (Pod Save America (2017)); Constance Wu (Crazy Rich Asians (2018)). Also: A tribute to Aretha Franklin.