The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: Season 5
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 5 continues the overarching saga across 173 episodes. Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, which is a comedy and talk program. The series features Colbert as host, having been announced in April 2014 following the exit of previous host David Letterman, who announced intentions to retire earlier in the month.
Season 5 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 earlier in the month.
- Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to the program.
- The show is classified as a comedy and talk series.
Season overview
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 5 continues the overarching saga across 173 episodes. Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, which is a comedy and talk program. The series features Colbert as host, having been announced in April 2014 following the exit of previous host David Letterman, who announced intentions to retire earlier in the month.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
Jim Gaffigan, Ann Curry
Sep 3, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Jim Gaffigan and journalist Ann Curry.
Vice President Joe Biden, Pixies
Sep 4, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden and a musical performance by Pixies.
Pete Buttigieg, Graham Norton
Sep 5, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg and TV host Graham Norton.
Condoleezza Rice, Bill Skarsgård, Banks
Sep 9, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, actor Bill Skarsgård, and a musical performance by BANKS.
Ansel Elgort, Jodi Kantor, Megan Twohey
Sep 10, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Ansel Elgort and journalists Jodi Kantor & Megan Twohey.
James McAvoy; Stephen King; Vampire Weekend
Sep 11, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor James McAvoy, author Stephen King, and a musical performance by Vampire Weekend.
Jake Tapper, Jon Lovett
Sep 12, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper and screenwriter Jon Lovett.
Tom Hiddleston, Marie Osmond
Sep 16, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Tom Hiddleston and talk show host Marie Osmond.
Elizabeth Warren, Barry Williams, Maureen McCormick, Christopher Knight, Eve Plumb, Mike Lookinland, Susan Olsen
Sep 17, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and actors Barry Williams, Maureen McCormick, Christopher Knight, Eve Plumb, Mike Lookinland & Susan Olsen (“The Brady Bunch”).
Billy Crystal, Thomas Rhett
Sep 18, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Billy Crystal and a musical performance by Thomas Rhett.
Taraji P. Henson, Aasif Mandvi, Kevin Camia
Sep 19, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Taraji P. Henson, actor Aasif Mandvi, and comic Kevin Camia.
The Best of Season 4: The Greatest Season 4 of All Time!
Sep 20, 2019 · 45 min
A recap of the best moments of Season 4.
Whoopi Goldberg, Ta-Nehisi Coates
Sep 24, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes talk show host Whoopi Goldberg and author Ta-Nehisi Coates.
Renée Zellweger, Walton Goggins
Sep 25, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Renée Zellweger and actor Walton Goggins.
Sen. Bernie Sanders, Brittany Howard
Sep 26, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Brittany Howard.
Patricia Heaton, Tegan and Sara
Sep 27, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Patricia Heaton plus an interview with and musical performance by Tegan & Sara.
Hillary Rodham Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, Wilco
Sep 30, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton & daughter Chelsea Clinton and a musical performance by Wilco.
Rachel Maddow, Thom Yorke
Oct 1, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes TV host Rachel Maddow and musician Thom Yorke.
Rami Malek, Jill Soloway, Leah Bonnema
Oct 2, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Rami Malek, TV director Jill Soloway, and comic Leah Bonnema.
Carrie Underwood, Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes
Oct 3, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Carrie Underwood, filmmaker Kevin Smith, and actor Jason Mewes.
Jon Hamm, Pete Alonso
Oct 4, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Jon Hamm and professional baseball player Pete Alonso.
Neil deGrasse Tyson, Susan Rice
Oct 7, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and former national security adviser Susan Rice.
Will Smith, Andrew Scott
Oct 8, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Will Smith and actor Andrew Scott.
Jonathan Van Ness, Brett Gelman, Big Thief, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Pete Buttigieg
Oct 9, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes TV personality Jonathan Van Ness, actor Brett Gelman, a musical performance by Big Thief, and special appearances by Democratic presidential hopefuls Elizabeth War
John Oliver, Amy Sedaris, Paul McCartney, Big Thief
Oct 10, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes comic John Oliver, actress Amy Sedaris, singer-songwriter Paul McCartney, and a musical performance by Big Thief.
Julie Andrews, Jonathan Groff, YUNGBLUD ft. Dan Reynolds
Oct 21, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Julie Andrews, actor Jonathan Groff, and a musical performance by YUNGBLUD ft. Dan Reynolds.
John Lithgow, Camila Mendes, Julie Andrews
Oct 22, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow, actress Camila Mendes, and actress Julie Andrews.
Ronan Farrow, Andrea Savage
Oct 23, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist Ronan Farrow and actress Andrea Savage.
Steve Carell, Toby Keith
Oct 24, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell and a musical performance by Toby Keith.
Eddie Murphy, Ree Drummond
Oct 25, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Eddie Murphy and blogger Ree Drummond.
Queen Latifah, Radhika Jones
Oct 28, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Queen Latifah, Radhika Jones, and editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair.
Jennifer Aniston, Thomas Middleditch
Oct 29, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Aniston and actor Thomas Middleditch.
Norman Reedus, Cynthia Erivo, Miranda Lambert
Oct 30, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Norman Reedus, actress Cynthia Erivo, and a musical performance by Miranda Lambert.
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Conan O'Brien, Rob Corddry
Nov 1, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, TV host Conan O’Brien, and actor Rob Corddry.
Tim McGraw, Senator Sherrod Brown
Nov 4, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes country singer Tim McGraw and Sen Sherrod Brown.
Elizabeth Banks, Amy Klobuchar
Nov 5, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Elizabeth Banks and Senator Amy Klobuchar.
Helen Mirren, Ian McKellen, “MasterChef Junior” Contestants
Nov 6, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Helen Mirren, actor Ian McKellen, and contestants from the “MasterChef Junior” contest.
John Dickerson, King Princess
Nov 7, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson, and a musical performance by King Princess.
Liev Schreiber, Daniel Kaluuya, Cold War Kids
Nov 12, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Liev Schreiber, actor Daniel Kaluuya, and a musical performance by Cold War Kids.
Tim Robbins, Nicole Wallace
Nov 13, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Tim Robbins and political analyst Nicolle Wallace.
Mark Ruffalo, Andy Cohen, Thom Yorke
Nov 14, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Mark Ruffalo, TV host Andy Cohen, and a musical performance by Thom Yorke.
David Harbour, Karen Olivo, Aaron Tveit
Nov 15, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor David Harbour plus an interview with and musical performance by Karen Olivo & Aaron Tveit.
Adam Driver, The 1975, Jacinda Ardern
Nov 18, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Adam Driver, a musical performance by The 1975, a special appearance by New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, and “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander
Helena Bonham Carter, Lucy Lawless, Bret McKenzie
Nov 19, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Helena Bonham Carter, a special appearance by actress Lucy Lawless, actor Bret McKenzie, and “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 2.
John Heilemann, Alex Wagner
Nov 20, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann and journalist Alex Wagner, plus “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 3.
Kamala Harris, Lady Antebellum
Nov 21, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes Senator Kamala Harris and a musical performance by Lady Antebellum, plus “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 4.
Daniel Craig, Lena Waithe
Nov 22, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Craig and actress Lena Waithe, plus “Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander” Night 5.
Robert De Niro, J.J. Abrams
Nov 25, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Robert De Niro and filmmaker J.J. Abrams.
Paul Rudd, Adrienne Warren
Nov 26, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Paul Rudd and actress Adrienne Warren.
LL Cool J, José Andrés
Nov 27, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor LL Cool J, plus an interview with and a cooking demo by José Andrés.
Eddie Redmayne, Joe Pera, Pharrell Williams
Dec 4, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Eddie Redmayne, comedian/actor Joe Pera, and a musical performance by Pharrell Williams.
Scarlett Johansson, The Weeknd
Dec 5, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Scarlett Johansson, and a musical performance by The Weeknd.
Pharrell Williams, Chris Parnell, The Weeknd
Dec 6, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Pharrell Williams, actor Chris Parnell, and a musical performance by The Weeknd.
Saoirse Ronan, Tom Brokaw
Dec 9, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Saoirse Ronan and journalist Tom Brokaw.
Ed Harris, Florence Pugh, Jon Batiste
Dec 10, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Ed Harris, actress Florence Pugh, and a musical performance by Jon Batiste.
Clive Owen, Samantha Power, Thomas Rhett
Dec 11, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Clive Owen, former ambassador to the UN Samantha Power, and a musical performance by Thomas Rhett.
Mark Harmon, Caitlin Weierhauser
Dec 13, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Mark Harmon, a stand-up comedy performance by Caitlin Weierhauser, and a special appearance by the cast of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.”
Aaron Paul, Idina Menzel
Dec 16, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Aaron Paul and a musical performance by Idina Menzel.
Charlize Theron, Martha Stewart
Dec 18, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Charlize Theron and television personality Martha Stewart.
Jennifer Hudson, Jonathan Pryce, Sharon Van Etten, Norah Jones
Dec 19, 2019 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Hudson, actor Jonathan Pryce, and a musical performance by Sharon Van Etten ft. Norah Jones.
Jane Fonda, Tan France, Miranda Lambert
Jan 6, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Jane Fonda, TV personality Tan France, and a musical performance by Miranda Lambert.
Rose Byrne, Bobby Cannavale, Jamie Oliver, Kate Willett
Jan 7, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Rose Byrne, actor Bobby Cannavale, chef Jamie Oliver, and a comedy performance by Kate Willett.
Larry David, Pedro Gonzalez
Jan 8, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Larry David with a comedy performance by Pedro Gonzalez.
Bernie Sanders, Penn Badgley
Jan 9, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders and actor Penn Badgley.
Laura Dern, Kesha
Jan 10, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Laura Dern plus an interview with and musical performance by Kesha.
Joe Scarborough & Mika Brzezinski, Cast of TINA: The Tina Turner Musical
Jan 13, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes TV hosts Joe Scarborough & Mika Brzezinski and a performance by the cast of “TINA: The Tina Turner Musical.”
Michael Bloomberg
Jan 14, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg.
Andrew Yang, Abby McEnany
Jan 15, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes presidential candidate Andrew Yang and actress Abby McEnany.
Josh Gad, Tamron Hall, Tiana Major9, Earthgang
Jan 16, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Josh Gad, journalist Tamron Hall, and a musical performance by Tiana Major9 & Earthgang.
Jim Gaffigan, Tom Steyer
Jan 20, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan and American philanthropist Tom Steyer.
Patrick Stewart, Dick Cavett
Jan 21, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Patrick Stewart and TV personality Dick Cavett.
Chris Cuomo, David Alan Grier, Jon Stewart
Jan 23, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Cuomo, actor David Alan Grier, and a special appearance from actor Jon Stewart.
Antonio Banderas, Jay Hernandez
Jan 28, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Antonio Banderas and actor Jay Hernandez, from the CBS drama Magnum P.I.
Steve Martin, Steep Canyon Rangers
Jan 29, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Steve Martin, and a musical performance by Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers.
Samantha Bee, Michael Stipe, Dana Carvey
Jan 30, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Samantha Bee, singer-songwriter Michael Stipe and a special appearance by comedian Dana Carvey.
Edie Falco, Fortune Feimster, Algiers, the cast of 'Cheer'
Jan 31, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Edie Falco, comedian Fortune Feimster, a musical performance by Algiers, and a special appearance by Monica Aldama, La’Darius Marshall, Jerry Harris & Gabi
James Taylor, Rob McElhenney, Triumph The Insult Comic Dog
Feb 3, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter James Taylor, actor Rob McElhenney, and a special appearance by Triumph The Insult Comic Dog.
John Leguizamo, Philip Rucker, Carol Leonnig
Feb 4, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo, reporter Philip Rucker, and journalist Carol Leonnig.
Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Patton Oswalt
Feb 6, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg and actor Patton Oswalt.
James Taylor, Joe Mantegna, Michael Kiwanuka
Feb 7, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter James Taylor, actor Joe Mantegna, and a musical performance by Michael Kiwanuka.
John Oliver, Alex Ebert
Feb 10, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by Alex Ebert.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Moses Sumney
Feb 11, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus and a musical performance by Moses Sumney.
James Marsden, Sam Heughan, John Oliver
Feb 13, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor James Marsden, actor Sam Heughan, and a special appearance by John Oliver.
Rahm Emanuel, Hailee Steinfeld
Feb 24, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, and a musical performance by Hailee Steinfeld.
Chris Christie, Nathaniel Rateliff
Feb 25, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes former Gov. Chris Christie and a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff.
Jason Segel, Charlotte Alter, Elizabeth Warren
Feb 26, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Jason Segel, journalist Charlotte Alter, and Senator Elizabeth Warren.
John Turturro, Charlamagne Tha God, KALEO
Feb 27, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor John Turturro, radio personality Charlamagne Tha God, and a musical performance by KALEO.
Tyra Banks, Coyote Peterson
Feb 28, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Tyra Banks and wildlife educator Coyote Peterson.
Ty Burrell, John Heilemann, James Taylor
Mar 2, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Ty Burrell, journalist John Heilemann, and a musical performance by James Taylor.
Anthony Mackie, Susan Glasser, David Alan Grier
Mar 3, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Anthony Mackie, journalist Susan Glasser, and actor David Alan Grier.
Chris Hayes, David Chang
Mar 4, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Hayes and TV personality David Chang.
Keith Urban, Casey Wilson
Mar 5, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Casey Wilson, plus an interview with and a musical performance by Keith Urban.
Neil deGrasse Tyson, Hannah Einbinder, Ty Burrell
Mar 6, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, a stand-up comedy performance by Hannah Einbinder, and a special appearance by Ty Burrell.
John Krasinski, Rachael & Vilray
Mar 9, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski and a musical performance by Rachael & Vilray.
Charles Barkley, Peter Sarsgaard
Mar 10, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes former professional basketball player Charles Barkley and actor Peter Sarsgaard.
Hank Azaria, Suzy Nakamura
Mar 11, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Hank Azaria and actress Suzy Nakamura.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta
Mar 12, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes medical reporter Dr. Sanjay Gupta.
John Oliver
Mar 30, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen Colbert from home, with special guest John Oliver.
Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Karl, John Prine
Mar 31, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Radcliffe, journalist Jonathan Karl, and a musical performance by John Prine.
Ryan Reynolds, Keith Urban
Apr 1, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Ryan Reynolds, and a musical performance by Keith Urban.
Nancy Pelosi, Alicia Keys
Apr 2, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, plus an interview with and musical performance by Alicia Keys.
Lady Gaga, Chance The Rapper, Jim James
Apr 6, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes singer Lady Gaga, Chance The Rapper, and a musical performance by Jim James.
Conan O'Brien, Michael Stipe
Apr 7, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes TV host Conan O’Brien and a musical performance by Michael Stipe.
Senator Bernie Sanders, Brandi Carlile
Apr 8, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical tribute to John Prine by Brandi Carlile.
Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Jon Meacham, Dave Matthews
Apr 9, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes hosts of “Pod Save America”: Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, & Tommy Vietor, author & presidential historian Jon Meacham, and a musical tribute to John Prine by Dave Matt
Matthew McConaughey, Sam Hunt
Apr 13, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Matthew McConaughey, and a musical performance by Sam Hunt.
Dr. Jonathan LaPook, Cate Blanchett
Apr 14, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes CBS News’ chief medical correspondent, Dr. Jonathan LaPook, and actress Cate Blanchett.
Shaquille O'Neal, Jessica Meir, Matt Berninger
Apr 15, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes retired basketball player Shaquille O’Neal, astronaut Jessica Meir, and a musical performance by Matt Berninger of the National.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Steve Martin
Apr 16, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge and a special appearance by Steve Martin.
Trevor Noah, Willie, Lukas & Micah Nelson
Apr 20, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes television host Trevor Noah, and a musical performance by Willie, Lukas & Micah Nelson.
Michael Moore, Brett Eldredge
Apr 21, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes filmmaker Michael Moore and a musical performance by Brett Eldredge.
Nathan Lane, José Andrés
Apr 22, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Nathan Lane and Chef José Andrés.
Bill Gates, Claire Danes, Mandy Patinkin
Apr 23, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes co-founder of Microsoft Corporation Bill Gates, actress Claire Danes, and actor Mandy Patinkin.
John Mulaney, John Fogerty
Apr 27, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes comedian John Mulaney and a musical performance by John Fogerty.
Jake Gyllenhaal, M. Ward
Apr 28, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal, and a musical performance by M. Ward.
Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg, Haim
Apr 29, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes Senator Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg, former mayor of South Bend, Ind., and a musical performance by Haim.
Senator Chuck Schumer, Paul Giamatti
Apr 30, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes Senator Chuck Schumer and actor Paul Giamatti.
Thandie Newton, Ina Garten, John Mulaney
May 1, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Thandie Newton, television host Ina Garten, and a special appearance by John Mulaney.
Anderson Cooper, Mark Foster
May 4, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by Mark Foster.
Stephen King, Sheryl Crow
May 5, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes author Stephen King and a musical performance by Sheryl Crow.
Robert De Niro, Randy Newman
May 6, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Robert De Niro and a musical performance by Randy Newman.
Governor Andrew Cuomo, Christine and the Queens
May 7, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, and a musical performance by Christine & the Queens.
Jake Tapper, Tame Impala
May 11, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper and a musical performance by Tame Impala.
Christine Baranski, Ellie Kemper
May 12, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski and actress Ellie Kemper.
Hugh Laurie, Benjamin Gibbard
May 13, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Laurie and a musical performance by Benjamin Gibbard.
John Lithgow, Alison Roman
May 14, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and author Alison Roman.
Kumail Nanjiani, Andra Day, Elmo
May 18, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Kumail Nanjiani, a musical performance by Andra Day, and a special appearance by Elmo.
Gayle King, Amy Sedaris
May 19, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes TV host Gayle King and actress Amy Sedaris.
Steve Carell, Wilco, Nick Kroll
May 20, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell, and a musical performance by Wilco, plus a special appearance by Nick Kroll.
Vice President Joe Biden
May 21, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes Vice President Joe Biden.
Killer Mike, Chris Hayes
Jun 1, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes rapper Killer Mike and political commentator Chris Hayes.
Keegan-Michael Key, Wes Moore
Jun 2, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Keegan-Michael Key and author Wes Moore.
Charlamagne Tha God, Tunde Adebimpe
Jun 3, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes radio personality Charlamagne Tha God and a musical performance by Tunde Adebimpe of TV on the Radio.
Cory Booker, Brian Wilson
Jun 4, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and a musical performance by Brian Wilson.
Karen Bass, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Grace Potter
Jun 5, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes Rep. Karen Bass, journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin, and a musical performance by Grace Potter with Jackson Browne, Marcus King & Lucius.
Chris Wallace, Emmanuel Acho
Jun 9, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes news anchor Chris Wallace, and sports analyst and former NFL athlete Emmanuel Acho.
Stacey Abrams, Megan Rapinoe, The Flaming Lips
Jun 10, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes politician Stacey Abrams, professional soccer player Megan Rapinoe, and a performance by The Flaming Lips.
Wesley Lowery, Judd Apatow
Jun 11, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist Wesley Lowery and filmmaker Judd Apatow.
John Dickerson, Black Pumas
Jun 15, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson and a musical performance by Black Pumas.
Hasan Minhaj, Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit
Jun 16, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes comedian Hasan Minhaj and a musical performance by Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit.
Sen. Kamala Harris, Milky Chance & Jack Johnson
Jun 17, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes Senator Kamala Harris and a musical performance by Milky Chance & Jack Johnson.
Sherrilyn Ifill, Mike Birbiglia
Jun 18, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes sherrilyn Ifill, President of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, and comic Mike Birbiglia.
James Corden, Laura Benanti, Bright Eyes
Jun 22, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes talk show host James Corden, actress Laura Benanti, and a musical performance by Bright Eyes.
John Bolton
Jun 23, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes former national security advisor John Bolton.
Ibram X. Kendi, Patton Oswalt
Jun 25, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes author Ibram X. Kendi and comedian Patton Oswalt.
Norah O'Donnell, IDK
Jul 13, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist Norah O’Donnell and a musical performance by IDK.
Ricky Gervais, Noah Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus
Jul 15, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Ricky Gervais and a musical performance by Noah Cyrus & Billy Ray Cyrus.
W. Kamau Bell, The Chicks
Jul 16, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes television host W. Kamau Bell, and a musical performance by The Chicks.
Andy Cohen, Phoebe Bridgers
Jul 20, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes talk show host Andy Cohen and a musical performance by Phoebe Bridgers.
Greta Thunberg, Keegan-Michael Key
Jul 21, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes activist Greta Thunberg and actor Keegan-Michael Key.
Ava DuVernay, Kristen Bell, Ben Folds
Jul 23, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes filmmaker Ava DuVernay, actress Kristen Bell, and a musical performance by Ben Folds.
Dr. Jon LaPook , Maroon 5
Aug 10, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes Dr. Jon LaPook and a musical performance by Maroon 5.
April Ryan, Jason Sudeikis
Aug 12, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist April Ryan and actor Jason Sudeikis.
Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner, Baby Rose
Aug 13, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes political advisor Mark McKinnon, and journalist Alex Wagner. Plus a musical performance by Baby Rose.
Susan Rice, Sheryl Crow
Aug 17, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes former National Security Advisor Susan Rice and a musical performance by Sheryl Crow.
Elizabeth Warren, Regina Spektor
Aug 18, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and a musical performance by Regina Spektor.
Bernie Sanders, Jon Batiste, Nathaniel Rateliff
Aug 19, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Jon Batiste & Nathaniel Rateliff.
Hillary Rodham Clinton, The Killers
Aug 20, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and a musical performance by The Killers.
Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Tim McGraw, Laura Benanti
Aug 24, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes Hosts of “Pod Save America”: Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor, a musical performance by Tim McGraw, and a special appearance by actress Laura Benanti.
Bland of Opportunity
Aug 25, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes former Congressman Trey Gowdy, actor Keanu Reeves, and actor Alex Winter.
Nancy Pelosi, Lucinda Williams
Aug 26, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and a musical performance by Lucinda Williams.
Governor Chris Christie, Gregory Porter
Aug 27, 2020 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes former Gov. Chris Christie and a musical performance by Gregory Porter.