The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: Season 7
Season 7 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 6.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 7 Progress Shield
Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, the War on Drugs
Sep 7, 2021 · 45 min
Breaking Mustache Newsflash. Stephen and Jon Batiste acknowledge the impact of Hurricane Ida in Louisiana. Stephen Colbert’s "Excuses Song" featuring Jon Batiste & Stay Human. Stev
Chris Wallace, Holland Taylor
Sep 8, 2021 · 45 min
Animal Earth. Italy Cam. "Stephen Colbert Presents: That’s Yeet. Dabbing on Fleek, Man!" Chris Wallace discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Countdown Bin Laden’. Holland Ta
Sarah Paulson, Kacey Musgraves
Sep 9, 2021 · 45 min
Seditionist Round Up Roundup. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. A special appearance by ‘Blue’s Clues’ original host Steve Burns. Sarah Paulson discusses ‘Impeachment: American Crime
Jeff Daniels, Nate Burleson
Sep 13, 2021 · 45 min
Stephen and Jon Batiste acknowledge the death of George Wein. Jeff Daniels discusses ‘American Rust’. Nate Burleson discusses ‘CBS Mornings’.
Justice Stephen Breyer
Sep 14, 2021 · 45 min
Stephen acknowledges the death of Norm Macdonald. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Pleistocene-While. Pleistocene-While Presents: Suckmyass-While. Justice Stephen
Jessica Chastain, Stephen Sondheim
Sep 15, 2021 · 45 min
The Adventures of Mike Pence: To Coup or Not to Coup. Stephen Colbert’s Ball Gags. The Late Chic Presents: Stephen Colbert’s Slay Your Fleek. Jessica Chastain discusses ‘The Eyes o
Melissa McCarthy, Lindsey Buckingham
Sep 16, 2021 · 45 min
Space News: Civilians In Space Edition. Disinformation Station. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Melissa McCarthy discusses ‘The Starling’ and the 10th anniversary of ‘Bridesmaids’.
The Late Show's Celebration of Season 6: This Time with Laughs!
Sep 20, 2021 · 45 min
The Late Show’s Celebration of Season 6: This Time with Laughs! Special clip show with The Late Show’s best Season 6 moments: monologues, Quarantine-While and Colbert Questionert s
Bob Woodward, Robert Costa, Leon Bridges
Sep 21, 2021 · 45 min
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Bob Woodward & Robert Costa discuss recent politics and their new book, ‘Peril’. Leon Bridges performs "Motorbike" from his album ‘Gold-Diggers Sound
Shawn Mendes, Chris Turner
Sep 22, 2021 · 45 min
Climate Night. Shawn Mendes discusses climate change action and his new single, "Summer of Love". Chris Turner gives a stand-up performance.
Anderson Cooper, John Mayer
Sep 23, 2021 · 45 min
Disinformation Station. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. The Late Chic Presents: Stephen Colbert’s Slay Your Fleek. Anderson Cooper discusses his new book, ‘Vanderbilt: The Rise and
Paul Giamatti, Jon Stewart
Sep 27, 2021 · 45 min
Breaking News. Jon Stewart takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from June 14 episode). Paul Giamatti discusses ‘Billions’.
Drew Carey, Phoebe Robinson
Sep 28, 2021 · 45 min
The Late Show’s Presidential Butt-tastic Ass-Travaganza: How Full of Crap Is He? Scandinavia’s Björking Nus. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Meanwild. Meanwild P
Anita Hill, Alessandro Nivola
Sep 29, 2021 · 45 min
Apocalypse Dow: Countdown To Shutdown: Wanted: Debt or Alive. Stephen Colbert: Selling Out. Anita Hill discusses her new book, ‘Believing’. Alessandro Nivola discusses ‘The Many Sa
John Lithgow, Theo Croker, Wyclef Jean
Sep 30, 2021 · 45 min
Apocalypse Dow: Countdown To Shutdown: Wanted: Debt or Alive. A surprise visit by Rudy Giuliani. John Lithgow discusses his new book, ‘A Confederacy of Dumptys’, and ‘Killers of th
Rebecca Ferguson
Oct 1, 2021 · 45 min
Seditionist Round Up Roundup. Stephen’s Apology Fest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (special appearances by Pat Murphy and Brent Suter). Rebecca Ferguson discusses ‘Dune’.
Julianna Margulies, Toby Keith
Oct 4, 2021 · 45 min
Rich People – They’re Just Not Like Us: Us Pay Taxes. Kroggett’s Haunted Truck Translation Dictionary (special appearance by David Harbour). Julianna Margulies discusses ‘The Morni
Michael Keaton, Zac Brown Band
Oct 5, 2021 · 45 min
The Social Notwork. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Michael Keaton discusses ‘The Flash’ and ‘Dopesick’. Zac Brown Band performs "Out in the Middle" from their album ‘The Comeback’.
Bret Baier, Susie Essman
Oct 6, 2021 · 45 min
Apocalypse Dow: Countdown To Meltdown: Dawn of the Debt. Critical Possible News? Crisis In Possibly! Breaking Maybe? Urgent Perhaps? Hispanic Heritage Month: Latino, Latinx, or His
Sanjay Gupta, Denis Villeneuve
Oct 7, 2021 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes author Sanjay Gupta and director Denis Villeneuve.
The cast of "Succession"
Oct 8, 2021 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes the cast of the award-winning HBO series “Succession” in their first late-night appearance together: Brian Cox, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck, Nicholas Bra
Rep. Adam Schiff, Kacey Musgraves
Oct 18, 2021 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes Rep. Adam Schiff and a musical performance by Kacey Musgraves.
Nick Offerman, Charlamagne Tha God
Oct 19, 2021 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Nick Offerman and radio & TV personality Charlamagne tha God.
Issa Rae, H.E.R.
Oct 20, 2021 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Issa Rae and a musical performance by H.E.R.
Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya
Oct 21, 2021 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Timothée Chalamet and actress Zendaya.
Andie MacDowell, Lana Del Rey
Oct 22, 2021 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Andie MacDowell and a musical performance by Lana Del Rey.
Bruce Springsteen
Oct 25, 2021 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Bruce Springsteen.
Katie Couric, Gabby Barret
Oct 26, 2021 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist Katie Couric and a musical performance by Gabby Barrett.
Elizabeth Banks, Jorja Fox
Oct 27, 2021 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Elizabeth Banks and actress Jorja Fox.
John Leguizamo, Thomasin McKenzie
Oct 28, 2021 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo and actress Thomasin McKenzie.
Trevor Noah, My Morning Jacket
Oct 29, 2021 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes TV host Trevor Noah and a musical performance by My Morning Jacket.
David Byrne, Huma Abedin
Nov 1, 2021 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by David Byrne and political staffer Huma Abedin.
Michael C. Hall, Michael Eric Dyson
Nov 2, 2021 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Michael C. Hall and professor Michael Eric Dyson.
Andy Cohen, Thundercat
Nov 3, 2021 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes host Andy Cohen and a musical performance by Thundercat.
Billy Porter, Annaleigh Ashford
Nov 4, 2021 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Billy Porter and actress Annaleigh Ashford.
Tony Hale, Snail Mail
Nov 5, 2021 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Tony Hale and a musical performance by Snail Mail.
Jonathan Karl, Brandi Carlile
Nov 8, 2021 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist Jonathan Karl plus an interview with and musical performance by Brandi Carlile.
Quentin Tarantino
Nov 9, 2021 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes filmmaker Quentin Tarantino and unveiling People’s Sexiest Man Alive.
Aubrey Plaza, Bruce Springsteen
Nov 10, 2021 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Aubrey Plaza and musician Bruce Springsteen.
Kenneth Branagh, Ellie Kemper
Nov 11, 2021 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Kenneth Branagh and actress Ellie Kemper.
Jeff Goldblum, Rod Stewart
Nov 12, 2021 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum and Rod Stewart performance.
Paul Rudd, Sting
Nov 15, 2021 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Paul Rudd and a musical performance by Sting.
Eric Adams, Dwyane Wade
Nov 16, 2021 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes Mayor-elect of New York City Eric Adams and former professional basketball Dwyane Wade.
Adam Driver, America Ferrera
Nov 17, 2021 · 45 min
The FDA plans to authorize Pfizer boosters for all adults this week, and hundreds of QAnon believers are still in Dallas waiting for the late John F. Kennedy Jr. to show up. Next,
Kevin Hart, Robert Plant, Alison Krauss
Nov 19, 2021 · 45 min
Nearly 1 in 10 younger U.S. children got a coronavirus shot in the first two weeks of eligibility, and the right wing media is still up in arms that Big Bird encouraged children to
Andrew Garfield, José Andres
Nov 22, 2021 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Andrew Garfield and chef José Andrés.
Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett
Nov 23, 2021 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Lady Gaga with Tony Bennett.
Rosamund Pike, Peter Jackson
Nov 24, 2021 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Rosamund Pike and film director Peter Jackson.
Peter Jackson, Chelsea Cutler
Nov 29, 2021 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes producer Peter Jackson and a musical performance by Chelsea Cutler.
Peter Dinklage, Lee Jung-Jae, Aaron & Bryce Dessner
Nov 30, 2021 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Peter Dinklage, actor Lee Jung-Jae, and a musical performance by Peter Dinklage & Aaron & Bryce Dessner “The National” from the film “Cyrano.”
Javier Bardem, Gang of Youths
Dec 1, 2021 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Javier Bardem and a musical performance by Gang of Youths.
Mahershala Ali, Jason Reynolds
Dec 2, 2021 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Mahershala Ali and author Jason Reynolds.
Jeff Goldblum, Natalie Hemby
Dec 3, 2021 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum and a musical performance by Natalie Hemby.
Jennifer Lawrence, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
Dec 6, 2021 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Lawrence and a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.
Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon; Glass Animals
Dec 7, 2021 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Kristin Davis, actress Cynthia Nixon, and a musical performance by Glass Animals.
Dr. David Agus; Natalie Hemby
Dec 8, 2021 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes Dr. David Agus, the lead COVID analyst for CBS news; and musical artist Natalie Hemby. Stephen introduces his latest segment "Romansplaining with Stephen Colbert"
Michael B. Jordan; Nathaniel Rateliff
Dec 9, 2021 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Michael B. Jordan. Nathaniel Rateliff joins Jon Batiste in a musical performance. Meanwhile!
Sting, David Alan Grier
Dec 10, 2021 · 45 min
Stephen welcome musical artist Sting, and actor David Alan Grier. Sting performs and takes the Colbert Questionnaire.
Keanu Reeves, Brett Eldredge
Dec 13, 2021 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves. Musical performance by Brett Eldredge.
Henry Cavill, Jonathan Groff
Dec 14, 2021 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Henry Cavill, actor Jonathan Groff.
Denzel Washington, Maggie Gyllenhaal
Dec 15, 2021 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Denzel Washington, actor Maggie Gyllenhaal. Stephen celebrates the 20th anniversary of "Lord of the Rings" with special guests.
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Utkarsh Ambudkar
Jan 3, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes director of the Centers for Disease Control Dr. Rochelle Walensky and actor Utkarsh Ambudkar.
Jennifer Lawrence, Ralph Macchio, The Flaming Lips ft. Nell Smith
Jan 4, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Lawrence, actor Ralph Macchio, and a musical performance by Nell & The Flaming Lips.
Keanu Reeves, Genesis Owusu
Jan 7, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves, and a musical performance by Genesis Owusu.
Gayle King, Tig Notaro
Jan 10, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist Gayle King and comic Tig Notaro.
Bradley Cooper, Robert Finley, Dan Auerbach
Jan 11, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper and a musical performance by Robert Finley & Dan Auerbach.
Keanu Reeves, Caitriona Balfe
Jan 12, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves takes “The Colbert Questionert” and actress Caitriona Balfe.
Liev Schreiber, Allison Russell
Jan 13, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Liev Schreiber and a musical performance by Allison Russell.
Bradley Cooper, Corey Stoll, Geese
Jan 14, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper, actor Corey Stoll, and a musical performance by Geese.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Ingrid Andress, Sam Hunt
Jan 17, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and a musical performance by Ingrid Andress & Sam Hunt.
Brian Cox, Samantha Bee
Jan 18, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Brian Cox and TV personality Samantha Bee.
Christine Baranski, Nation of Language
Jan 19, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski and a musical performance by Nation of Language.
Dionne Warwick, David Cross
Jan 20, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes singer Dionne Warwick and actor David Cross.
Elvis Costello
Jan 21, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes musician Elvis Costello and a musical performance by Elvis Costello & the Imposters.
Kristen Stewart, Jonathan Van Ness
Jan 24, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Kristen Stewart and TV personality Jonathan Van Ness.
Joy Reid, Thomas Middleditch
Jan 25, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes TV host Joy Reid and actor Thomas Middleditch.
Adrien Brody, Lady Wray
Jan 26, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Adrien Brody and a musical performance by Lady Wray.
Kate Hudson, Oliver Hudson, St. Paul and the Broken Bones
Jan 27, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actors Kate & Oliver Hudson and a musical performance by St. Paul & The Broken Bones.
Marlee Matlin, Mackenzie Davis
Jan 28, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Marlee Matlin and actress Mackenzie Davis.
Whoopi Goldberg, Rep. Ro Khanna
Jan 31, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes TV personality Whoopi Goldberg and Rep. Ro Khanna.
Clarissa Ward, Faith Hill, Aurora
Feb 1, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes CNN chief international correspondent Clarissa Ward, singer and actress Faith Hill, and a musical performance by Aurora.
Tim McGraw, Martha Stewart
Feb 2, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Tim McGraw and TV personality Martha Stewart.
Dua Lipa, 2 Chainz
Feb 3, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes singer Dua Lipa and a musical performance by 2 Chainz.
Jeffrey Wright, Alex Borstein, Maxwell
Feb 14, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Jeffrey Wright, actress Alex Borstein, and a musical performance by Maxwell.
John Oliver, Future Islands
Feb 15, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes comic John Oliver and a musical performance by Future Islands.
Daniel Craig, Doris Kearns Goodwin
Feb 16, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Craig and biographer Doris Kearns Goodwin.
Margaret Brennan, Adam Scott
Feb 17, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan, and actor Adam Scott.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, alt-J
Feb 21, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt and a musical performance by Alt-J.
John Turturro, John Avlon
Feb 22, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor John Turturro and journalist John Avlon.
John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri, Russell Howard
Feb 23, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann, political adviser Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri, former White House communications director, and comic Russell Howard.
Julia Ioffe, Thomas Lennon, Tears for Fears
Feb 24, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist Julia Ioffe, actor Thomas Lennon, and a live performance by Tears for Fears.
Sam Waterston, Sophia Bush, John Oliver
Feb 25, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Sam Waterston, actress Sophia Bush, and “Rescue Dog Rescue” with John Oliver.
Bob Odenkirk, Pusha T
Feb 28, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Bob Odenkirk and a musical performance by Pusha T.
Sen. Bernie Sanders, Big Thief
Mar 1, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Big Thief.
Andy Serkis, Fiona Hill
Mar 2, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Andy Serkis and former Russia adviser to the White House Fiona Hill. Plus, a 15th anniversary celebration of Americone Dream.
Kyle MacLachlan, Arian Moayed, Pusha T
Mar 3, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Kyle MacLachlan, actor Arian Moayed, and a live performance by Pusha T.
Anderson Cooper, Sutton Foster
Mar 7, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and actress Sutton Foster.
John C. Reilly, Kristin Chenoweth
Mar 8, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor John C. Reilly and actress Kristin Chenoweth.
Michael McFaul, Denée Benton, Father John Misty
Mar 9, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes Amb. Michael McFaul, actress Denée Benton, and a musical performance by Father John Misty.
Marie Yovanovitch, Martha Stewart, Rex Orange County
Mar 10, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch, entrepreneur Martha Stewart, and a live performance by Rex Orange County.
Aidy Bryant, Alex Edelman
Mar 11, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Aidy Bryant and a live performance by comedian Alex Edelman.
Sandra Bullock, Billy Strings
Mar 14, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Sandra Bullock and a musical performance by Billy Strings.
Anne Hathaway, Da'Vine Joy Randolph
Mar 15, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Anne Hathaway and actress Da’Vine Joy Randolph.
Michael Bublé, Rose Matafeo
Mar 16, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes singer Michael Bublé and actress Rose Matafeo, with a live performance by Michael Bublé.
Chris Wallace, Wilmer Valderrama
Mar 28, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Wallace and actor Wilmer Valderrama.
Hannah Gadsby, Sandra Bullock, Buffalo Nichols
Mar 29, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes comic Hannah Gadsby, actress Sandra Bullock, and a musical performance by Buffalo Nichols.
Elle Fanning, Ben Schwartz
Mar 30, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Elle Fanning and actor Ben Schwartz.
Jane Krakowski, James McAvoy, Arlo Parks
Mar 31, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Jane Krakowski, actor James McAvoy, and a musical performance by Arlo Parks.
John C. Reilly, Mandy Patinkin, Ken Burns
Apr 1, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor John C. Reilly, actor Mandy Patinkin, and filmmaker Ken Burns.
Shaquille O'Neal, Mayim Bialik
Apr 4, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes sports analyst Shaquille O'Neal and actress Mayim Bialik.
Jon Batiste, Oscar Isaac
Apr 5, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes musician Jon Batiste and actor Oscar Isaac.
Anderson Cooper, Thomas Rhett
Apr 6, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a live performance by Thomas Rhett.
Pete Holmes, Elizabeth Alexander
Apr 7, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes comedian Pete Holmes and poet Elizabeth Alexander.
Chance the Rapper, Beanie Feldstein
Apr 11, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Chance the Rapper, and actress Beanie Feldstein.
Molly Shannon, Rep. Cori Bush
Apr 12, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Molly Shannon and Rep. Cori Bush.
Claire Foy, Paul Bettany, Bright Eyes
Apr 13, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Claire Foy, actor Paul Bettany, and a musical performance by Bright Eyes.
Hugh Laurie, Spoon
Apr 14, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Laurie and a musical performance by Spoon.
Josh Brolin, The Who
Apr 15, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin and a musical performance by The Who.
Julia Roberts, Wilco
Apr 18, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actress Julia Roberts and a musical performance by Wilco.
Neil deGrasse Tyson, Emmy Blotnick
Apr 19, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a performance by comedian Emmy Blotnick.
Alexander Skarsgård, Jack White
Apr 20, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Alexander Skarsgård and musician Jack White, with a live performance by Jack White.
Jon Bernthal, Alton Brown
May 2, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Jon Bernthal and TV chef Alton Brown!
Jose Andres, Ron Howard, Emily Bazelon, Lucius featuring Sheryl Crow and Celisse
May 3, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes humanitarian Jose Andres, director Ron Howard, legal commentator Emily Bazelon, and a music performance by Lucius featuring Sheryl Crow and Celisse.
Glenn Close, Sheryl Crow
May 4, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Glenn Close and musician Sheryl Crow.
Daniel Craig, Matt Walsh, Joy Oladokun
May 5, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Matt Walsh. Does the Colbert Questionnaire with Daniel Craig. Musical performance by Joy Oladokun
Chris O'Donnell, Elvis Costello
May 6, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Chris O'Donnell and singer-songwriter Elvis Costello!
Mark Esper, Judd Apatow
May 16, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, and director Judd Apatow.
Ricky Gervais, Trombone Shorty
May 17, 2022 · 45 min
Guest Ricky Gervais talks about his comedy tour SuperNature followed by a performance from trombone and trumpet player Trombone Shorty.
Antony Blinken, TWICE
May 18, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen speaks with the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, followed by a performance from the South Korean girl group TWICE.
Mike Myers, Minha Kim, Beach House
May 19, 2022 · 45 min
Mike Myers discusses his comedy series The Pentaverate in which he has many roles and Minha Kim talks on the renewal of the epic series Pachinko.
Shaquille O'Neal, Sebastian Stan, Sharon Van Etten
May 20, 2022 · 45 min
Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal takes ”The Colbert Questionert,” Sebastian Stan talks on Pam and Tommy and indie-rock star Sharon Van Etten performs.
Jennifer Connelly, Patti LuPone
May 23, 2022 · 45 min
Jennifer Connelly talks about Top Gun: Maverick and Tony award-winning Patti LuPone performs from the revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Company.
Jacinda Ardern, Punch Brothers
May 24, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and a musical performance performance by Punch Brothers.
Michael Che, James Stavridis
May 25, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes comedian Michael Che and Admiral James Stavridis.
Josh Brolin, Hugh Dancy
May 26, 2022 · 45 min
Stephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin, and actor Hugh Dancy.
Jake Tapper, Joel Kim Booster
Jun 6, 2022 · 45 min
Gay Planet Earth. Breaking News. Jake Tapper discusses recent politics. Joel Kim Booster discusses Fire Island.
Robert De Niro, Rosie Perez
Jun 7, 2022 · 45 min
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Robert De Niro discusses the upcoming Tribeca Film Festival. Stephen and Robert De Niro acknowledge the death of Ray Liotta. Rosie Perez discusses N
Rep. Adam Schiff, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kurt Vile
Jun 8, 2022 · 45 min
"Shoot Us With Shotguns". Dawn of the Planet of the Monkeypox. Representative Adam Schiff discusses recent politics. Chiwetel Ejiofor discusses The Man Who Fell to Earth. Kurt Vil
Jon Batiste, Simu Liu
Jun 9, 2022 · 45 min
Special live episode following the January 6 Committee public hearing. The January 6th Show. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Jon Batiste takes the Colbert Questionert. Simu Liu dis
Bryan Cranston, Sen. Raphael Warnock
Jun 13, 2022 · 45 min
U-Heil. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Bryan Cranston discusses Jerry & Marge Go Large. Senator Raphael Warnock discusses recent politics and his new book, A Way Out of No Way.
Bob Woodward, Carl Bernstein, Bonnie Raitt
Jun 14, 2022 · 45 min
Bob Woodward & Carl Bernstein discuss recent politics and the upcoming 50th anniversaries of the Watergate scandal and their book, All the President's Men. Bonnie Raitt performs "
Emma Thompson, Tom Segura
Jun 15, 2022 · 45 min
First Drafts: Father's Day Cards, with Stephen's wife, Evie. Emma Thompson discusses Good Luck to You, Leo Grande. Tom Segura discusses his new book, I'd Like to Play Alone, Pleas
Tom Hanks, Regina Spektor
Jun 16, 2022 · 45 min
Late Show Family Meeting with Tom Hanks. Tom Hanks discusses Elvis. Regina Spektor performs "Becoming All Alone" from her album Home, Before and After.
Cory Booker, The Lumineers
Jun 20, 2022 · 45 min
Cyborgasm. Senator Cory Booker discusses recent politics. The Lumineers perform "A.M. Radio" from their album Brightside.
Werner Herzog, Roger Waters
Jun 21, 2022 · 45 min
Fast Earl’s Fake Elector Depot. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Rescue Dog Rescue with Emma Thompson (new footage from June 15 episode). Werner Herzog discusses his new book, ‘The T
Taika Waititi, David Sedaris
Jun 22, 2022 · 45 min
War for the Planet of the Monkeypox. Taika Waititi discusses ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ and his upcoming Star Wars film. David Sedaris discusses his new book, ‘Happy-Go-Lucky’.
Beto O’Rourke, Matilda Lawler
Jun 23, 2022 · 45 min
Stranger Hearings. Jeffery Miller and Alphonso Horne sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Beto O’Rourke discusses recent politics. Matilda Lawler discusses ‘Stat
Wanda Sykes, Ronan Farrow
Jun 27, 2022 · 45 min
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Wanda Sykes discusses ‘The Upshaws’. Ronan Farrow discusses ‘Endangered’.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Jimmie Allen
Jun 28, 2022 · 45 min
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez discusses recent politics. Jimmie Allen performs "Down Home" from his album ‘Tulip Drive’.
Adam Kinzinger, Karl Urban, Stephen Sanchez
Jun 29, 2022 · 45 min
Representative Adam Kinzinger discusses recent politics. Karl Urban discusses ‘The Boys’. Stephen Sanchez performs "Until I Found You" from his EP ‘Easy On My Eyes’.
Heidi Klum, Ibram X. Kendi
Jun 30, 2022 · 45 min
Crotch Wotch. The Late Show ’s Pride Month News Parade. Heidi Klum discusses ‘Making the Cut’ and ‘America’s Got Talent’. Ibram X. Kendi discusses his new books, ‘How to Raise an A
Billy Crystal, Paul Hollywood
Jul 18, 2022 · 45 min
Billy Crystal discusses ‘Mr. Saturday Night’. Paul Hollywood steps into the kitchen with Stephen and discusses his new book, ‘Bake’.
Ethan Hawke, Courtney Barnett
Jul 19, 2022 · 45 min
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Ethan Hawke discusses ‘The Last Movie Stars’. Courtney Barnett performs "Before You Gotta Go" from her album ‘Things Take Time, Take Time’.
Ice-T, Michael Pollan
Jul 20, 2022 · 45 min
Breaking Wind News. Rachael Price sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Stephen Colbert Presents: That’s Yeet: Dabbing on Fleek, Fam! Ice-T discusses his new bo
Chris Hayes, Jack White
Jul 21, 2022 · 45 min
Special live episode following the January 6 Committee public hearing. Chris Hayes discusses recent politics. The Late Show Presents: Maybe Dropping Soon, with Jack White (new foot
Jamie Raskin, Death Cab for Cutie
Jul 25, 2022 · 45 min
Everybody’s Got Something to Hide Except Me and My Monkeypox. St. Vincent sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Cyborgasm. Representative Jamie Raskin discusses
Charlamagne tha God, Brett Gelman
Jul 26, 2022 · 45 min
5 Little Monkeypox Jumping on the Bed. St. Vincent sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Charlamagne tha God discusses recent pol
Amanda Seyfried, Stephen Merchant
Jul 27, 2022 · 45 min
St. Vincent sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Amanda Seyfried discusses ‘The Dropout’. Stephen Merchant discusses ‘The Outlaws’. Louis Cato performs "Look W
Jonathan Karl, BJ Novak, St. Vincent
Jul 28, 2022 · 45 min
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. St. Vincent sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Jonathan Karl discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Betrayal’. B.J. Nova
Patton Oswalt, Jennifer Granholm, James Taylor
Aug 1, 2022 · 45 min
James Taylor and Larry Goldings sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Patton Oswalt discusses ‘I Love My Dad’. Secretary Jennifer G
Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Bianca Cristovao, James Taylor
Aug 2, 2022 · 45 min
James Taylor and Larry Goldings sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Wasted Time: The Rise and Fall of Clock App for iPhone. Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett & Tommy Viet
Ron Howard, Morfydd Clark, James Taylor
Aug 3, 2022 · 45 min
James Taylor and Larry Goldings sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Porcine-While. Ron Howard discusses ‘Thir
James Taylor, Colman Domingo
Aug 4, 2022 · 45 min
Fact-Check Check! James Taylor and Larry Goldings sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Breaking News. James Taylor discusses his career in music. Colman Domingo
Luis Cato, Joe Walsh, Mindy Kaling, Senator Chris Murphy
Aug 8, 2022 · 45 min
Joe Walsh sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Mindy Kaling discusses ‘Never Have I Ever’. Senator Chris Murphy discusses recent politics.
Ben Stiller, D'Arcy Carden, Joe Walsh
Aug 9, 2022 · 45 min
Joe Walsh sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Space News: Moon City News. Space News: Cured Space Meat. Space News: England in Space. Ben Stiller discusses ‘S
Kieran Culkin, Run the Jewels, Joe Walsh
Aug 10, 2022 · 45 min
Joe Walsh sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Kieran Culkin discusses ‘Succession’. Run the Jewels performs "A Few Words for th
Karine Jean-Pierre, Tatiana Maslany, Joe Walsh
Aug 11, 2022 · 45 min
Joe Walsh sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Severance: The Lost Scenes of Steve C. (special appearances by Tramell Tillman, John Turturro and Adam Scott). S