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Episodes

Season 11, 118 episodes

Episode 1: John Oliver, Joe Dombrowski
- 41m
- Sep 2, 2025
Stephen unveils his ‘Funko Pop!’ figure. John Oliver discusses ‘Last Week Tonight’. Joe Dombrowski gives a stand-up performance.
Episode 2: Jamie Lee Curtis, Carmelo Anthony
- 41m
- Sep 3, 2025
Shrimp-mergency. Jamie Lee Curtis takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from July 29, 2025 episode). Carmelo Anthony discusses ‘NBA 2K26’ and his induction to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Episode 3: Drew Barrymore, Katherine Maher
- 41m
- Sep 4, 2025
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Drew Barrymore discusses ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’. Katherine Maher discusses recent politics.
Episode 4: Cillian Murphy, Lady Gaga, Will Ferrell
- 41m
- Sep 8, 2025
It Was All a Dream: Ten Years of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (special appearances by Julianne Moore and John Oliver). Stephen acknowledges Late Show director Jim Hoskinson’s first Emmy win for Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series. A Fond Look Back on the Things Stephen Chooses to Remember. Will Ferrell discusses ‘Zoolander 2’ and "rare animals" (footage from February 7, 2016 episode). Cillian Murphy discusses ‘Steve’. Lady Gaga performs "Vanish into You" from her album ‘Mayhem’.
Episode 5: Sonia Sotomayor, Eugene Levy
- 41m
- Sep 9, 2025
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor discusses recent politics and her new book, ‘Just Shine!: How To Be A Better You’. Eugene Levy discusses ‘The Reluctant Traveler’.
Episode 6: Jennifer Aniston, Cooper Hoffman
- 41m
- Sep 10, 2025
Stephen acknowledges the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Russian Drones Are on the March. Rescue Dog Rescue with Jennifer Aniston. Jennifer Aniston discusses ‘The Morning Show’. Cooper Hoffman discusses ‘The Long Walk’.
Episode 7: Usher, Mac DeMarco
- 41m
- Sep 11, 2025
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Usher discusses his career as a singer and the Ralph’s Club New York fragrance. Jim Hoskinson discusses his career as a director and his retirement from ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’. Mac DeMarco performs "Shining" from his album ‘Guitar’.
Episode 8: Brandi Carlile, Samin Nosrat
- 41m
- Sep 16, 2025
The Clown. Stephen acknowledges ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ winning the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Series. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Brandi Carlile discusses her new album, ‘Returning to Myself’. Samin Nosrat steps into the kitchen with Stephen and discusses her new book, ‘Good Things: Recipes and Rituals with People You Love’.
Episode 9: Ron Howard, Gary Oldman
- 41m
- Sep 17, 2025
Fast & Furious 11: London Drift… Off to Sleep. Mooooon Newwwws. Ooh Ooh! Ah! Ah! Update! Ooh Ooh! Ah! Ah! Update! Presents: Under the Chimpfluence. Ron Howard discusses the 30th anniversary re-release of ’Apollo 13’. Gary Oldman takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from March 13, 2025 episode).
Episode 10: Jake Tapper, St. Vincent
- 41m
- Sep 18, 2025
Stephen Colbert, former host of The Colbert Report, returns to television to do a special segment of "The Wørd" with "Shhhhhh!". Jake Tapper discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Race Against Terror’. David Remnick discusses recent politics and his new film, ’The New Yorker at 100’.
Episode 11: Scarlett Johansson, Sen. Mark Kelly
- 41m
- Sep 22, 2025
Trump Hospital. Scarlett Johansson discusses ‘Eleanor the Great’. Senator Mark Kelly discusses recent politics.
Episode 12: Gov. Gavin Newsom, Priscilla Presley
- 41m
- Sep 23, 2025
Prescott Pharmaceuticals Bite Stick. Governor Gavin Newsom discusses recent politics. Priscilla Presley discusses her new book, ‘Softly, As I Leave You’.
Episode 13: Sen. Chris Murphy, Lainey Wilson
- 41m
- Sep 24, 2025
"Escalator Sabotage". Escalator Investigator. Late Show Presents: The Sound of Science. Senator Chris Murphy discusses recent politics. Lainey Wilson discusses the deluxe edition of her album ‘Whirlwind’. Lainey Wilson performs "Somewhere Over Laredo".
Episode 14: Jeremy Strong, Carrie Preston
- 41m
- Sep 25, 2025
Escalator Investigator. Escalator Investigator Presents: Triple Sabotage at the U.N. Escalator Investigator Presents: Teleprompter Investigompter. Escalator Investigator Presents: Ineffective Acoustics Detective Sleuth-Fix. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Jeremy Strong discusses ‘The White House Effect and Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere’. Carrie Preston discusses ‘Elsbeth’.
Episode 15: Conan O'Brien
- 41m
- Sep 29, 2025
Senior Alert Warning System. Waregon. Conan O’Brien discusses his career, ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’ and ‘Conan O’Brien Must Go’. The cast of ‘Ragtime’ (Joshua Henry and Nichelle Lewis) performs "Wheels of a Dream".
Episode 16: Jimmy Kimmel, Sam Smith
- 41m
- Sep 30, 2025
Jimmy Kimmel discusses his suspension and Jimmy Kimmel Live! Kimmel’s sidekick, Guillermo Rodriguez, makes a special appearance. Sam Smith discusses their residency, "To Be Free: New York City".
Episode 17: Julia Roberts, Sam Smith
- 41m
- Oct 1, 2025
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Julia Roberts discusses ‘After the Hunt’. Sam Smith performs "To Be Free".
Episode 18: Lady Gaga
- 41m
- Oct 2, 2025
Trump Rx. Lady Gaga discusses ‘Mayhem’ and her concert tour, "The Mayhem Ball" (interview pre-taped at The Bitter End in the Greenwich Village).
Episode 19: Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, J.I.D
- 41m
- Oct 13, 2025
Stephen acknowledges the death of Diane Keaton. Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter discuss ‘Waiting for Godot’, ‘Adulthood’ and ‘Good Fortune’. JID performs "Glory" from his new album, ‘God Does Like Ugly’.
Episode 20: Bette Midler, Tim Meadows
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- 41m
- Oct 14, 2025
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Bette Midler discusses the New York Restoration Project’s annual "Hulaween" charity event. Tim Meadows discusses ‘DMV’.
Episode 21: Anderson Cooper, Mason Thames
- 41m
- Oct 15, 2025
Anderson Cooper discusses recent politics and All There Is, Live’. Mason Thames discusses ‘Black Phone 2’.
Episode 22: Nick Offerman, José Andrés, Nathaniel Rateliff
- 41m
- Oct 16, 2025
Nathaniel Rateliff sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. David Ellison Appreciation Cam. Community Calendar: Minooka, Illinois with Nick Offerman. Nick Offerman discusses his new book, ‘Little Woodchucks’. Chef José Andrés steps into the kitchen with Stephen and Nick Offerman and discusses his new restaurant, ‘Bazaar Meat’.
Episode 23: Jeremy Renner, Karine Jean-Pierre, Laura Benanti
- 41m
- Oct 20, 2025
The Santoshank Redemption. A cameo appearance by Laura Benanti as Melania Trump. Jeremy Renner discusses ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ and his new book, ‘My Next Breath’. Karine Jean-Pierre discusses her new book, ‘Independent’.
Episode 24: Michael J. Fox, Jeff Tweedy
- 41m
- Oct 21, 2025
Michael J. Fox discusses the 40th anniversary of Back to the Future and his new book, ‘Future Boy (interview pre-taped without an audience). Jeff Tweedy discusses his new album, ‘Twilight Override’. Jeff Tweedy performs "Enough".
Episode 25: Emma Stone, Alex Wagner
- 41m
- Oct 22, 2025
So You Think You American, with Late Show writer Felipe Torres Medina. Emma Stone discusses ‘Bugonia’. Alex Wagner discusses recent politics and her new podcast, ‘Runaway Country’.
Episode 26: Ben Stiller, Tig Notaro
- 41m
- Oct 23, 2025
"Ballroom Grift". Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Ben Stiller discusses ‘Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost’. Tig Notaro discusses ‘Come See Me in the Good Light’.
Episode 27: Emma Thompson, Judd Apatow, Thundercat featuring Remi Wolf
- 41m
- Oct 27, 2025
Emma Thompson discusses ‘Down Cemetery Road’. Judd Apatow discusses his new book, ‘Comedy Nerd’. Thundercat featuring Remi Wolf performs "Children of the Baked Potato".
Episode 28: Colin Farrell, Cameron Crowe
- 41m
- Oct 28, 2025
Squirlert! Stephen Colbert’s Chubby Rodent Chonk-stery. Late Show Presents: The Sound of Science. Colin Farrell discusses ‘Ballad of a Small Player’. Cameron Crowe discusses ‘The Uncool’.
Episode 29: Sarah Paulson, Sen. Ruben Gallego
- 41m
- Oct 29, 2025
Halloween 14: Ice Scream. Squirlert: Monkey ’Mergency. Ooh Ooh! Ah! Ah! Update! Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Sarah Paulson discusses ‘All’s Fair’. Senator Ruben Gallego discusses recent politics.
Episode 30: Anthony Hopkins
- 41m
- Oct 30, 2025
Sir Anthony Hopkins discusses his new book, ‘We Did OK, Kid’ (interview pre-taped at a house in Los Angeles).
Episode 31: Tom Hanks, Mavis Staples
- 41m
- Nov 3, 2025
Tom Hanks discusses ‘This World of Tomorrow’. Mavis Staples performs "Human Mind" from her new album, ‘Sad and Beautiful World’.
Episode 32: Michelle Obama, Robert Plant
- 41m
- Nov 4, 2025
First Lady Michelle Obama discusses her new book, ‘The Look’. Robert Plant discusses his new album, ‘Saving Grace’.
Episode 33: Tiffany Haddish, Gary Cole
- 41m
- Nov 5, 2025
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Tiffany Haddish discusses ‘Tiffany Haddish Goes Off’. Gary Cole discusses the ‘NCIS’ and ‘NCIS: Origins’ crossover event.
Episode 34: Sydney Sweeney, Patti Smith, Guillermo del Toro
- 41m
- Nov 6, 2025
Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein’s Monster Energy Drink (special appearance by Guillermo del Toro). CSI: Criminal Sandwich Investigation. Sydney Sweeney discusses ‘Christy’. Patti Smith discusses her new book, ‘Bread of Angels’. Patti Smith performs "Peaceable Kingdom".
Episode 35: Demi Moore, Ken Burns
- 41m
- Nov 10, 2025
Late Show Presents: The Sound of Science. Demi Moore discusses ‘Landman’. Ken Burns discusses ‘The American Revolution’.
Episode 36: Claire Danes, Rep. James Clyburn
- 41m
- Nov 11, 2025
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Claire Danes discusses ‘The Beast in Me’. Representative Jim Clyburn discusses his new book, ‘The First Eight’.
Episode 37: Jonathan Karl, Pete Townshend
- 41m
- Nov 12, 2025
Pete Townshend sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. A.I. Love Country. Cyborgasm. Jonathan Karl discusses his new book, ‘Retribution’. Pete Townshend discusses ‘Quadrophenia, A Rock Ballet’.
Episode 38: Julia Roberts, John Fogerty
- 41m
- Nov 17, 2025
Now That’s What I Declare Is Music. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Guess Which State This Happened In? Never Mind It’s Florida. Julia Roberts takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from October 1, 2025 episode). John Fogerty discusses his new album, ‘Legacy: The Creedence Clearwater Revival Years’. John Fogerty performs a medley of "Up Around the Bend", "Have You Ever Seen the Rain", "Fortunate Son", and "Proud Mary".
Episode 39: Ted Danson, Alison Roman
- 41m
- Nov 18, 2025
Stephen Colbert Sits on Your Babies (special appearance by Charli XCX and Anderson Cooper)! Ted Danson discusses ‘A Man on the Inside’. Alison Roman steps into the kitchen with Stephen and discusses her new book, ‘Something from Nothing’.
Episode 40: Benedict Cumberbatch, Patton Oswalt, Jesse Welles
- 41m
- Nov 19, 2025
The Late Show’s Refreshing Change of Subject. Benedict Cumberbatch discusses ‘The Thing with Feathers’. Patton Oswalt discusses his new stand-up special, ‘Black Coffee and Ice Water’. Jesse Welles performs "Join ICE" from his new single, ‘No Kings’.
Episode 41: Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Billy Strings
- 41m
- Nov 20, 2025
TURKzempic. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Senator Elizabeth Warren discusses recent politics. Billy Strings performs "Leaning on a Travelin’ Song" from his new album, ‘Highway Prayers’.
Episode 42: Lady Gaga, Mikie Sherrill, Kristin Chenoweth, Stephen Schwartz, Daniel Craig
- 41m
- Dec 1, 2025
RFK Jr.'s Magnetic Poetry. Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars (with Daniel Craig). Lady Gaga takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from October 2, 2025 episode). Governor-elect Mike Sherrill discusses recent politics. The cast of ‘The Queen of Versailles’ (Kristin Chenoweth and Stephen Schwartz) perform "This is Not the Way".
Episode 43: Rachel Maddow, Drive-By Truckers, Jason Isbell
- 41m
- Dec 2, 2025
Election Night in America! Inside Entertainwood: Access Denied (special appearance by Robert De Niro). Rachel Maddow discusses recent politics and her new podcast, ‘Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn Order’. Drive-By Truckers perform "Hell No, I Ain’t Happy" from their album, ‘The Definitive Decoration Day’, featuring Jason Isbell.
Episode 44: Michael Shannon, Jessie Buckley, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
- 41m
- Dec 3, 2025
Scarface 2: The Pardoning. Raccoon Noos. A special appearance by Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex. Michael Shannon discusses ‘Nuremberg’ and ‘Death by Lightning’. Jessie Buckley discusses ‘Hamnet’.
Episode 45: Jen Psaki, "Weird Al" Yankovic
- 41m
- Dec 4, 2025
The Late Show Presents: A Holiday Message from "Weird Al". Late Show Presents: Meanwhile (special appearance by Tenafly High School students). Jen Psaki discusses recent politics and ‘The Briefing with Jen Psaki’. "Weird Al" Yankovic discusses his tour, ‘Bigger & Weirder’.
Episode 46: Sigourney Weaver, Mandy Patinkin
- 41m
- Dec 8, 2025
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Sigourney Weaver discusses ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’. Mandy Patinkin discusses ‘The Artist’. Tiler Peck performs "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" from George Balanchine's "The Nutcracker", with musical accompaniment by Andrew Litton.
Episode 47: Laura Dern, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Evie McGee Colbert
- 41m
- Dec 9, 2025
The John Deere Donald Trump Model Lawn Mower. First Drafts: Holiday Cards, with Stephen's wife, Evie. Laura Dern discusses ‘Palm Royale’ and ‘Is This Thing On?’. Andrew Ross Sorkin discusses his new book, ‘1929’.
Episode 48: Taylor Swift
- 41m
- Dec 10, 2025
Taylor Swift discusses ‘The Life of a Showgirl, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour: The End of an Era’, and ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour: The Final Show’.
Episode 49: Kate Winslet; Ben Cohen; Jerry Greenfield
- 41m
- Dec 11, 2025
The Trump Platinum Card. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Kate Winslet discusses ‘Goodbye June’. Ben & Jerry discuss Stephen Colbert's AmeriCone Dream.
Episode 50: Paul Rudd, Lesley Manville
- 41m
- Dec 15, 2025
Stephen acknowledges the 2025 Bondi Beach and Brown University shootings and the deaths of Rob and Michele Singer Reiner. Noo Raccoon Noos. Late Show Home Shopping: Canceled Clearance Sale! Bye Bye Buy (with Paul Rudd)! Paul Rudd discusses ‘Anaconda’. Lesley Manville discusses ‘Oedipus’.
Episode 51: Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen, the Mountain Goats, Laura Benanti
- 41m
- Dec 16, 2025
The Hand Bag. A cameo appearance by Laura Benanti as Melania Trump. Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen discuss their upcoming coverage of CNN's ‘New Year's Eve Live’ show. The Mountain Goats perform "Cold at Night" from their new album, ‘Through This Fire Across from Peter Balkan’, featuring Tommy Stinson.
Episode 52: Kumail Nanjiani, St. Vincent
- 41m
- Dec 17, 2025
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Kumail Nanjiani discusses his new stand-up special, ‘Night Thoughts’. Late Show Under the Covers (St. Vincent performs “Young Americans”).
Episode 53: Hugh Jackman, Nick Offerman
- 41m
- Dec 18, 2025
Stephen acknowledges the final broadcast of John Dickerson as co-anchor of the CBS Evening News. The Late Show Presents: ‘Colbert’s Cancelled Christmas: The Last Noel’ (narrated by Nick Offerman). Hugh Jackman discusses ‘Song Sung Blue’. Louis Cato and The Late Show Band perform "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas".
Episode 54: Ethan Hawke, Julia Ioffe
- 41m
- Jan 5, 2026
Grandparent Nickname Database. Endea Owens’ Flushable Towels. Louis Cato's ‘Speed’ Taco Truck. Ethan Hawke discusses ‘Blue Moon’. Julia Ioffe discusses recent politics and her new book, ‘Motherland’.
Episode 55: Jodie Foster, Tracy Letts
- 41m
- Jan 6, 2026
Pardon City. Late Show Presents: The Sound of Science. Jodie Foster discusses ‘A Private Life’. Tracy Letts discusses ‘Bug’.
Episode 56: Chris Hayes, Natalie Portman, Robyn
- 41m
- Jan 7, 2026
Stephen acknowledges the killing of Renee Good. Chris Hayes discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘The Sirens’ Call’. Natalie Portman takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from May 21, 2025 episode). Robyn performs "Sexistential" from her new album of the same name.
Episode 57: Tom Hiddleston, Terry Gross
- 41m
- Jan 8, 2026
Gros. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Tom Hiddleston discusses ‘The Night Manager’. Terry Gross discusses ‘Fresh Air’.
Episode 58: Jimmy Kimmel, Abigail Spanberger
- 41m
- Jan 12, 2026
Lego Trophy Set. Monkey 'Mergency. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Jimmy Kimmel takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from September 30, 2025 episode). Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger discusses recent politics.
Episode 59: Amanda Seyfried, Yo-Yo Ma
- 41m
- Jan 13, 2026
Community Calendar: Allentown, Pennsylvania with Amanda Seyfried. Amanda Seyfried discusses ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’. Yo-Yo Ma discusses his new podcast, Our Common Nature. Yo-Yo Ma performs a medley of the prelude from Bach's first Cello Suite and "Over the Rainbow".
Episode 60: Paul Giamatti, Ryan Coogler
- 41m
- Jan 14, 2026
Trump-Tosterone. Paul Giamatti discusses ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’. Ryan Coogler discusses ‘Sinners’.
Episode 61: Stellan Skarsgård, Scott Galloway, Warren Haynes
- 41m
- Jan 15, 2026
Warren Haynes sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Stellan Skarsgård discusses ‘Sentimental Value’. Jon Meacham discusses his new book, ‘American Struggle’.
Episode 62: Sen. Bernie Sanders, Lucinda Williams
- 41m
- Jan 20, 2026
CSI: Ooh La La. Senator Bernie Sanders discusses recent politics. Lucinda Williams performs "The World's Gone Wrong" from her new album, ‘World’s Gone Wrong’, featuring Brittney Spencer.
Episode 63: Jane Fonda, Jessica Williams
- 41m
- Jan 21, 2026
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Jane Fonda discusses the Committee for the First Amendment. Jessica Williams discusses ‘Shrinking’.
Episode 64: Chance the Rapper, Maria Stephan
- 41m
- Jan 22, 2026
Chance the Rapper discusses the 10th anniversary of ‘Coloring Book’ and his new album, ‘Star Line’. Maria J. Stephan discusses recent politics. Chance the Rapper performs "The Negro Problem"
Episode 65: Gov. Josh Shapiro, The War and Treaty
- 41m
- Jan 26, 2026
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Governor Josh Shapiro discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Where We Keep the Light’. The War and Treaty performs "I'm Still Standing", featuring Willie Blount.
Episode 66: Sam Rockwell, George Saunders
- 41m
- Jan 27, 2026
Sam Rockwell discusses his career and ‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die’. George Saunders discusses ‘Vigil’.
Episode 67: Bad Bunny, Katherine LaNasa
- 41m
- Jan 28, 2026
Claus & Order: Santa Victims Unit. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Bad Bunny takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from July 22, 2025 episode). Katherine LaNasa discusses ‘The Pitt’.
Episode 68: Alexander Skarsgård, Jacob Soboroff
- 41m
- Jan 29, 2026
A musical tribute to the 25th anniversary of ‘The Lord of the Rings’: "#1 Trilly" (special appearances by Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd, Sean Astin, Elijah Wood, Anna Kendrick, Method Man, Killer Mike, Orlando Bloom, Andy Serkis and Hugo Weaving; footage from December 15, 2021 episode). Alexander Skarsgård discusses ‘Pillion’. Jacob Soboroff discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Firestorm’.
Episode 69: John Oliver
- 41m
- Feb 2, 2026
The Trump Epstein Files. Late Show Home Shopping: Canceled Clearance Sale! Bye Bye Buy (with John Oliver)! John Oliver discusses ‘Last Week Tonight’.
Episode 70: Mark Ruffalo, Father James Martin
- 41m
- Feb 3, 2026
Mark Ruffalo discusses ‘Crime 101’. Father James Martin discusses his new book, ‘Work in Progress’.
Episode 71: Ian McKellen, I'm With Her, Laura Benanti
- 41m
- Feb 4, 2026
A cameo appearance by Laura Benanti as Melania Trump. Ian McKellen discusses his career and ‘An Ark’. I'm with Her performs "The Obvious Child" from their new album, ‘Sing Me Alive’.
Episode 72: James Taylor, Evie McGee Colbert
- 41m
- Feb 5, 2026
First Drafts: Valentine's Day Cards, with Stephen's wife, Evie. James Taylor discusses his career as a singer-songwriter and performs "You Can Close Your Eyes", with his son Henry providing musical accompaniment.
Episode 73: Jennifer Garner
- 41m
- Feb 16, 2026
Stephen explains why you can only see his interview with Rep. James Talarico on the show's Youtube channel, interviews Jennifer Garner and replays a 2021 interview with the late Robert Duvall.
Episode 74: Kaitlan Collins, Walter Isaacson
- 41m
- Feb 17, 2026
Kaitlan Collins discusses ‘The Source’. Walter Isaacson discusses his new book, ‘The Greatest Sentence Ever Written’.
Episode 75: Sen. Jon Ossoff, Kyle MacLachlan, Thundercat
- 41m
- Feb 18, 2026
Thundercat sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Basilica Snack Bar. Ooh Ooh! Ah! Ah! Update! Ooh Ooh! Awww. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Senator Jon Ossoff discusses recent politics. Kyle MacLachlan discusses ‘Fallout’ and his new podcast, ‘What Are We Even Doing?’
Episode 76: Melissa McCarthy, Michael Pollan
- 41m
- Feb 19, 2026
Episode 77: Ray Romano, Emma Thompson, Cory Wong
- 41m
- Feb 23, 2026
Episode 78: John Dickerson, Mitski
- 41m
- Feb 24, 2026
Episode 79: Teyana Taylor, Bradley Whitford
- 41m
- Feb 25, 2026
Episode 80: Kurt & Wyatt Russell, CMAT
- 41m
- Feb 26, 2026
Episode 81: Daniel Radcliffe, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Brandee Younger
- 41m
- Mar 2, 2026
Episode 82: Jake Gyllenhaal, Maria Bamford
- 41m
- Mar 3, 2026
Episode 83: Steve Carell, Hozier, Lake Street Dive
- 41m
- Mar 4, 2026
Episode 84: Jimmy Fallon, Harvey Guillén
- 41m
- Mar 5, 2026
Episode 85: John Lithgow, Paul Rieckhoff
- 41m
- Mar 9, 2026
Episode 86: Michelle Pfeiffer, Dave Matthews
- 41m
- Mar 10, 2026
Episode 87: Clarissa Ward, Pete Holmes
- 41m
- Mar 11, 2026
Episode 88: Wanda Sykes, Robert Smigel, Dan & Peggy Reeder
- 41m
- Mar 12, 2026
Episode 89: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Robert Lopez, Andrew Rannells, Josh Gad, the Broadway cast of "The Book Of Mormon"
- 41m
- Mar 16, 2026
Episode 90: Elijah Wood, David Alan Grier, Lea Michele, the Broadway cast and orchestra of "Chess"
- 41m
- Mar 17, 2026
Episode 91: Edward Norton, José Andrés
- 41m
- Mar 18, 2026
Episode 92: John Mulaney, David Byrne
- 41m
- Mar 30, 2026
Episode 93: Nathan Lane, Arsenio Hall
- 41m
- Mar 31, 2026
Episode 94: Meryl Streep, Maggie Rogers
- 41m
- Apr 1, 2026
Episode 95: Paul Simon, Ramy Youssef
- 41m
- Apr 2, 2026
Episode 96: Keanu Reeves, Jack White
- 41m
- Apr 6, 2026
Episode 97: Oprah Winfrey, Brandi Carlile
- 41m
- Apr 7, 2026
Episode 98: Bryan Cranston, Robert Plant
- 41m
- Apr 8, 2026
Episode 99: Maya Rudolph, Nick Offerman, Jeff Tweedy, Hayley Williams
- 41m
- Apr 13, 2026
Episode 100: Billy Crystal, Ina Garten
- 41m
- Apr 14, 2026
Episode 101: Anne Hathaway, Josh Johnson
- 41m
- Apr 15, 2026
Episode 102: Anderson Cooper, Patton Oswalt
- 41m
- Apr 16, 2026
Episode 103: Don Cheadle, Jake Tapper
- 41m
- Apr 20, 2026
Episode 104: Neil deGrasse Tyson, RAYE, John Kerry
- 41m
- Apr 21, 2026
Episode 105: Pete Buttigieg, Andy Serkis
- 41m
- Apr 22, 2026
Episode 106: Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Michael Stipe
- 41m
- Apr 23, 2026
Episode 107: Christopher Nolan, Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters
- 41m
- May 4, 2026
Episode 108: Barack Obama
- 41m
- May 5, 2026
Episode 109: Sally Field, Chris Stapleton, Evie McGee Colbert
- 41m
- May 6, 2026
Episode 110: John Krasinski, Jenny Slate, Liam Neeson, John Oliver, Isa Briones, Taylor Dearden, the Avett Brothers
- 41m
- May 7, 2026
Episode 111: Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, John Oliver, Annaleigh Ashford, Christopher Jackson, Bernadette Peters, Ben Platt, Patrick Wilson
- 41m
- May 11, 2026
Episode 112: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Pedro Pascal
- 41m
- May 12, 2026
Episode 113: Barack Obama, Tom Hanks
- 41m
- May 13, 2026
Episode 114: David Letterman, the Strokes
- 41m
- May 14, 2026
Episode 115: The Worst of "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" (Not A Clip Show!)
- 41m
- May 18, 2026
Episode 116: Jon Stewart, Steven Spielberg, David Byrne
- 41m
- May 19, 2026
Episode 117: Bruce Springsteen
- 41m
- May 20, 2026
Episode 118: Hello Goodbye
- 56m
- May 21, 2026

2015 to 2026
Rated TV-14
11 seasons
56m per episode
Comedy
Talk

6.1TMDB(368)

Overview

Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater.

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Ran for 11 seasons and 1816 episodes (2015 to 2026)
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Follows Late Show with David Letterman
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Status: Ended
Seasons: 11
Episodes: 1816
First aired: September 8, 2015
Last aired: May 21, 2026
Original language: English
Countries: United States of America

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Season 11, 118 episodes

Episode 1: John Oliver, Joe Dombrowski
- 41m
- Sep 2, 2025
Stephen unveils his ‘Funko Pop!’ figure. John Oliver discusses ‘Last Week Tonight’. Joe Dombrowski gives a stand-up performance.
Episode 2: Jamie Lee Curtis, Carmelo Anthony
- 41m
- Sep 3, 2025
Shrimp-mergency. Jamie Lee Curtis takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from July 29, 2025 episode). Carmelo Anthony discusses ‘NBA 2K26’ and his induction to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Episode 3: Drew Barrymore, Katherine Maher
- 41m
- Sep 4, 2025
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Drew Barrymore discusses ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’. Katherine Maher discusses recent politics.
Episode 4: Cillian Murphy, Lady Gaga, Will Ferrell
- 41m
- Sep 8, 2025
It Was All a Dream: Ten Years of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (special appearances by Julianne Moore and John Oliver). Stephen acknowledges Late Show director Jim Hoskinson’s first Emmy win for Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series. A Fond Look Back on the Things Stephen Chooses to Remember. Will Ferrell discusses ‘Zoolander 2’ and "rare animals" (footage from February 7, 2016 episode). Cillian Murphy discusses ‘Steve’. Lady Gaga performs "Vanish into You" from her album ‘Mayhem’.
Episode 5: Sonia Sotomayor, Eugene Levy
- 41m
- Sep 9, 2025
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor discusses recent politics and her new book, ‘Just Shine!: How To Be A Better You’. Eugene Levy discusses ‘The Reluctant Traveler’.
Episode 6: Jennifer Aniston, Cooper Hoffman
- 41m
- Sep 10, 2025
Stephen acknowledges the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Russian Drones Are on the March. Rescue Dog Rescue with Jennifer Aniston. Jennifer Aniston discusses ‘The Morning Show’. Cooper Hoffman discusses ‘The Long Walk’.
Episode 7: Usher, Mac DeMarco
- 41m
- Sep 11, 2025
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Usher discusses his career as a singer and the Ralph’s Club New York fragrance. Jim Hoskinson discusses his career as a director and his retirement from ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’. Mac DeMarco performs "Shining" from his album ‘Guitar’.
Episode 8: Brandi Carlile, Samin Nosrat
- 41m
- Sep 16, 2025
The Clown. Stephen acknowledges ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ winning the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Series. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Brandi Carlile discusses her new album, ‘Returning to Myself’. Samin Nosrat steps into the kitchen with Stephen and discusses her new book, ‘Good Things: Recipes and Rituals with People You Love’.
Episode 9: Ron Howard, Gary Oldman
- 41m
- Sep 17, 2025
Fast & Furious 11: London Drift… Off to Sleep. Mooooon Newwwws. Ooh Ooh! Ah! Ah! Update! Ooh Ooh! Ah! Ah! Update! Presents: Under the Chimpfluence. Ron Howard discusses the 30th anniversary re-release of ’Apollo 13’. Gary Oldman takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from March 13, 2025 episode).
Episode 10: Jake Tapper, St. Vincent
- 41m
- Sep 18, 2025
Stephen Colbert, former host of The Colbert Report, returns to television to do a special segment of "The Wørd" with "Shhhhhh!". Jake Tapper discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Race Against Terror’. David Remnick discusses recent politics and his new film, ’The New Yorker at 100’.
Episode 11: Scarlett Johansson, Sen. Mark Kelly
- 41m
- Sep 22, 2025
Trump Hospital. Scarlett Johansson discusses ‘Eleanor the Great’. Senator Mark Kelly discusses recent politics.
Episode 12: Gov. Gavin Newsom, Priscilla Presley
- 41m
- Sep 23, 2025
Prescott Pharmaceuticals Bite Stick. Governor Gavin Newsom discusses recent politics. Priscilla Presley discusses her new book, ‘Softly, As I Leave You’.
Episode 13: Sen. Chris Murphy, Lainey Wilson
- 41m
- Sep 24, 2025
"Escalator Sabotage". Escalator Investigator. Late Show Presents: The Sound of Science. Senator Chris Murphy discusses recent politics. Lainey Wilson discusses the deluxe edition of her album ‘Whirlwind’. Lainey Wilson performs "Somewhere Over Laredo".
Episode 14: Jeremy Strong, Carrie Preston
- 41m
- Sep 25, 2025
Escalator Investigator. Escalator Investigator Presents: Triple Sabotage at the U.N. Escalator Investigator Presents: Teleprompter Investigompter. Escalator Investigator Presents: Ineffective Acoustics Detective Sleuth-Fix. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Jeremy Strong discusses ‘The White House Effect and Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere’. Carrie Preston discusses ‘Elsbeth’.
Episode 15: Conan O'Brien
- 41m
- Sep 29, 2025
Senior Alert Warning System. Waregon. Conan O’Brien discusses his career, ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’ and ‘Conan O’Brien Must Go’. The cast of ‘Ragtime’ (Joshua Henry and Nichelle Lewis) performs "Wheels of a Dream".
Episode 16: Jimmy Kimmel, Sam Smith
- 41m
- Sep 30, 2025
Jimmy Kimmel discusses his suspension and Jimmy Kimmel Live! Kimmel’s sidekick, Guillermo Rodriguez, makes a special appearance. Sam Smith discusses their residency, "To Be Free: New York City".
Episode 17: Julia Roberts, Sam Smith
- 41m
- Oct 1, 2025
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Julia Roberts discusses ‘After the Hunt’. Sam Smith performs "To Be Free".
Episode 18: Lady Gaga
- 41m
- Oct 2, 2025
Trump Rx. Lady Gaga discusses ‘Mayhem’ and her concert tour, "The Mayhem Ball" (interview pre-taped at The Bitter End in the Greenwich Village).
Episode 19: Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, J.I.D
- 41m
- Oct 13, 2025
Stephen acknowledges the death of Diane Keaton. Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter discuss ‘Waiting for Godot’, ‘Adulthood’ and ‘Good Fortune’. JID performs "Glory" from his new album, ‘God Does Like Ugly’.
Episode 20: Bette Midler, Tim Meadows
- Now playing
- 41m
- Oct 14, 2025
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Bette Midler discusses the New York Restoration Project’s annual "Hulaween" charity event. Tim Meadows discusses ‘DMV’.
Episode 21: Anderson Cooper, Mason Thames
- 41m
- Oct 15, 2025
Anderson Cooper discusses recent politics and All There Is, Live’. Mason Thames discusses ‘Black Phone 2’.
Episode 22: Nick Offerman, José Andrés, Nathaniel Rateliff
- 41m
- Oct 16, 2025
Nathaniel Rateliff sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. David Ellison Appreciation Cam. Community Calendar: Minooka, Illinois with Nick Offerman. Nick Offerman discusses his new book, ‘Little Woodchucks’. Chef José Andrés steps into the kitchen with Stephen and Nick Offerman and discusses his new restaurant, ‘Bazaar Meat’.
Episode 23: Jeremy Renner, Karine Jean-Pierre, Laura Benanti
- 41m
- Oct 20, 2025
The Santoshank Redemption. A cameo appearance by Laura Benanti as Melania Trump. Jeremy Renner discusses ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ and his new book, ‘My Next Breath’. Karine Jean-Pierre discusses her new book, ‘Independent’.
Episode 24: Michael J. Fox, Jeff Tweedy
- 41m
- Oct 21, 2025
Michael J. Fox discusses the 40th anniversary of Back to the Future and his new book, ‘Future Boy (interview pre-taped without an audience). Jeff Tweedy discusses his new album, ‘Twilight Override’. Jeff Tweedy performs "Enough".
Episode 25: Emma Stone, Alex Wagner
- 41m
- Oct 22, 2025
So You Think You American, with Late Show writer Felipe Torres Medina. Emma Stone discusses ‘Bugonia’. Alex Wagner discusses recent politics and her new podcast, ‘Runaway Country’.
Episode 26: Ben Stiller, Tig Notaro
- 41m
- Oct 23, 2025
"Ballroom Grift". Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Ben Stiller discusses ‘Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost’. Tig Notaro discusses ‘Come See Me in the Good Light’.
Episode 27: Emma Thompson, Judd Apatow, Thundercat featuring Remi Wolf
- 41m
- Oct 27, 2025
Emma Thompson discusses ‘Down Cemetery Road’. Judd Apatow discusses his new book, ‘Comedy Nerd’. Thundercat featuring Remi Wolf performs "Children of the Baked Potato".
Episode 28: Colin Farrell, Cameron Crowe
- 41m
- Oct 28, 2025
Squirlert! Stephen Colbert’s Chubby Rodent Chonk-stery. Late Show Presents: The Sound of Science. Colin Farrell discusses ‘Ballad of a Small Player’. Cameron Crowe discusses ‘The Uncool’.
Episode 29: Sarah Paulson, Sen. Ruben Gallego
- 41m
- Oct 29, 2025
Halloween 14: Ice Scream. Squirlert: Monkey ’Mergency. Ooh Ooh! Ah! Ah! Update! Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Sarah Paulson discusses ‘All’s Fair’. Senator Ruben Gallego discusses recent politics.
Episode 30: Anthony Hopkins
- 41m
- Oct 30, 2025
Sir Anthony Hopkins discusses his new book, ‘We Did OK, Kid’ (interview pre-taped at a house in Los Angeles).
Episode 31: Tom Hanks, Mavis Staples
- 41m
- Nov 3, 2025
Tom Hanks discusses ‘This World of Tomorrow’. Mavis Staples performs "Human Mind" from her new album, ‘Sad and Beautiful World’.
Episode 32: Michelle Obama, Robert Plant
- 41m
- Nov 4, 2025
First Lady Michelle Obama discusses her new book, ‘The Look’. Robert Plant discusses his new album, ‘Saving Grace’.
Episode 33: Tiffany Haddish, Gary Cole
- 41m
- Nov 5, 2025
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Tiffany Haddish discusses ‘Tiffany Haddish Goes Off’. Gary Cole discusses the ‘NCIS’ and ‘NCIS: Origins’ crossover event.
Episode 34: Sydney Sweeney, Patti Smith, Guillermo del Toro
- 41m
- Nov 6, 2025
Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein’s Monster Energy Drink (special appearance by Guillermo del Toro). CSI: Criminal Sandwich Investigation. Sydney Sweeney discusses ‘Christy’. Patti Smith discusses her new book, ‘Bread of Angels’. Patti Smith performs "Peaceable Kingdom".
Episode 35: Demi Moore, Ken Burns
- 41m
- Nov 10, 2025
Late Show Presents: The Sound of Science. Demi Moore discusses ‘Landman’. Ken Burns discusses ‘The American Revolution’.
Episode 36: Claire Danes, Rep. James Clyburn
- 41m
- Nov 11, 2025
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Claire Danes discusses ‘The Beast in Me’. Representative Jim Clyburn discusses his new book, ‘The First Eight’.
Episode 37: Jonathan Karl, Pete Townshend
- 41m
- Nov 12, 2025
Pete Townshend sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. A.I. Love Country. Cyborgasm. Jonathan Karl discusses his new book, ‘Retribution’. Pete Townshend discusses ‘Quadrophenia, A Rock Ballet’.
Episode 38: Julia Roberts, John Fogerty
- 41m
- Nov 17, 2025
Now That’s What I Declare Is Music. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Meanwhile Presents: Guess Which State This Happened In? Never Mind It’s Florida. Julia Roberts takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from October 1, 2025 episode). John Fogerty discusses his new album, ‘Legacy: The Creedence Clearwater Revival Years’. John Fogerty performs a medley of "Up Around the Bend", "Have You Ever Seen the Rain", "Fortunate Son", and "Proud Mary".
Episode 39: Ted Danson, Alison Roman
- 41m
- Nov 18, 2025
Stephen Colbert Sits on Your Babies (special appearance by Charli XCX and Anderson Cooper)! Ted Danson discusses ‘A Man on the Inside’. Alison Roman steps into the kitchen with Stephen and discusses her new book, ‘Something from Nothing’.
Episode 40: Benedict Cumberbatch, Patton Oswalt, Jesse Welles
- 41m
- Nov 19, 2025
The Late Show’s Refreshing Change of Subject. Benedict Cumberbatch discusses ‘The Thing with Feathers’. Patton Oswalt discusses his new stand-up special, ‘Black Coffee and Ice Water’. Jesse Welles performs "Join ICE" from his new single, ‘No Kings’.
Episode 41: Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Billy Strings
- 41m
- Nov 20, 2025
TURKzempic. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Senator Elizabeth Warren discusses recent politics. Billy Strings performs "Leaning on a Travelin’ Song" from his new album, ‘Highway Prayers’.
Episode 42: Lady Gaga, Mikie Sherrill, Kristin Chenoweth, Stephen Schwartz, Daniel Craig
- 41m
- Dec 1, 2025
RFK Jr.'s Magnetic Poetry. Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars (with Daniel Craig). Lady Gaga takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from October 2, 2025 episode). Governor-elect Mike Sherrill discusses recent politics. The cast of ‘The Queen of Versailles’ (Kristin Chenoweth and Stephen Schwartz) perform "This is Not the Way".
Episode 43: Rachel Maddow, Drive-By Truckers, Jason Isbell
- 41m
- Dec 2, 2025
Election Night in America! Inside Entertainwood: Access Denied (special appearance by Robert De Niro). Rachel Maddow discusses recent politics and her new podcast, ‘Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn Order’. Drive-By Truckers perform "Hell No, I Ain’t Happy" from their album, ‘The Definitive Decoration Day’, featuring Jason Isbell.
Episode 44: Michael Shannon, Jessie Buckley, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
- 41m
- Dec 3, 2025
Scarface 2: The Pardoning. Raccoon Noos. A special appearance by Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex. Michael Shannon discusses ‘Nuremberg’ and ‘Death by Lightning’. Jessie Buckley discusses ‘Hamnet’.
Episode 45: Jen Psaki, "Weird Al" Yankovic
- 41m
- Dec 4, 2025
The Late Show Presents: A Holiday Message from "Weird Al". Late Show Presents: Meanwhile (special appearance by Tenafly High School students). Jen Psaki discusses recent politics and ‘The Briefing with Jen Psaki’. "Weird Al" Yankovic discusses his tour, ‘Bigger & Weirder’.
Episode 46: Sigourney Weaver, Mandy Patinkin
- 41m
- Dec 8, 2025
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Sigourney Weaver discusses ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’. Mandy Patinkin discusses ‘The Artist’. Tiler Peck performs "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" from George Balanchine's "The Nutcracker", with musical accompaniment by Andrew Litton.
Episode 47: Laura Dern, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Evie McGee Colbert
- 41m
- Dec 9, 2025
The John Deere Donald Trump Model Lawn Mower. First Drafts: Holiday Cards, with Stephen's wife, Evie. Laura Dern discusses ‘Palm Royale’ and ‘Is This Thing On?’. Andrew Ross Sorkin discusses his new book, ‘1929’.
Episode 48: Taylor Swift
- 41m
- Dec 10, 2025
Taylor Swift discusses ‘The Life of a Showgirl, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour: The End of an Era’, and ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour: The Final Show’.
Episode 49: Kate Winslet; Ben Cohen; Jerry Greenfield
- 41m
- Dec 11, 2025
The Trump Platinum Card. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Kate Winslet discusses ‘Goodbye June’. Ben & Jerry discuss Stephen Colbert's AmeriCone Dream.
Episode 50: Paul Rudd, Lesley Manville
- 41m
- Dec 15, 2025
Stephen acknowledges the 2025 Bondi Beach and Brown University shootings and the deaths of Rob and Michele Singer Reiner. Noo Raccoon Noos. Late Show Home Shopping: Canceled Clearance Sale! Bye Bye Buy (with Paul Rudd)! Paul Rudd discusses ‘Anaconda’. Lesley Manville discusses ‘Oedipus’.
Episode 51: Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen, the Mountain Goats, Laura Benanti
- 41m
- Dec 16, 2025
The Hand Bag. A cameo appearance by Laura Benanti as Melania Trump. Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen discuss their upcoming coverage of CNN's ‘New Year's Eve Live’ show. The Mountain Goats perform "Cold at Night" from their new album, ‘Through This Fire Across from Peter Balkan’, featuring Tommy Stinson.
Episode 52: Kumail Nanjiani, St. Vincent
- 41m
- Dec 17, 2025
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Kumail Nanjiani discusses his new stand-up special, ‘Night Thoughts’. Late Show Under the Covers (St. Vincent performs “Young Americans”).
Episode 53: Hugh Jackman, Nick Offerman
- 41m
- Dec 18, 2025
Stephen acknowledges the final broadcast of John Dickerson as co-anchor of the CBS Evening News. The Late Show Presents: ‘Colbert’s Cancelled Christmas: The Last Noel’ (narrated by Nick Offerman). Hugh Jackman discusses ‘Song Sung Blue’. Louis Cato and The Late Show Band perform "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas".
Episode 54: Ethan Hawke, Julia Ioffe
- 41m
- Jan 5, 2026
Grandparent Nickname Database. Endea Owens’ Flushable Towels. Louis Cato's ‘Speed’ Taco Truck. Ethan Hawke discusses ‘Blue Moon’. Julia Ioffe discusses recent politics and her new book, ‘Motherland’.
Episode 55: Jodie Foster, Tracy Letts
- 41m
- Jan 6, 2026
Pardon City. Late Show Presents: The Sound of Science. Jodie Foster discusses ‘A Private Life’. Tracy Letts discusses ‘Bug’.
Episode 56: Chris Hayes, Natalie Portman, Robyn
- 41m
- Jan 7, 2026
Stephen acknowledges the killing of Renee Good. Chris Hayes discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘The Sirens’ Call’. Natalie Portman takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from May 21, 2025 episode). Robyn performs "Sexistential" from her new album of the same name.
Episode 57: Tom Hiddleston, Terry Gross
- 41m
- Jan 8, 2026
Gros. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Tom Hiddleston discusses ‘The Night Manager’. Terry Gross discusses ‘Fresh Air’.
Episode 58: Jimmy Kimmel, Abigail Spanberger
- 41m
- Jan 12, 2026
Lego Trophy Set. Monkey 'Mergency. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Jimmy Kimmel takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from September 30, 2025 episode). Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger discusses recent politics.
Episode 59: Amanda Seyfried, Yo-Yo Ma
- 41m
- Jan 13, 2026
Community Calendar: Allentown, Pennsylvania with Amanda Seyfried. Amanda Seyfried discusses ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’. Yo-Yo Ma discusses his new podcast, Our Common Nature. Yo-Yo Ma performs a medley of the prelude from Bach's first Cello Suite and "Over the Rainbow".
Episode 60: Paul Giamatti, Ryan Coogler
- 41m
- Jan 14, 2026
Trump-Tosterone. Paul Giamatti discusses ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’. Ryan Coogler discusses ‘Sinners’.
Episode 61: Stellan Skarsgård, Scott Galloway, Warren Haynes
- 41m
- Jan 15, 2026
Warren Haynes sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Stellan Skarsgård discusses ‘Sentimental Value’. Jon Meacham discusses his new book, ‘American Struggle’.
Episode 62: Sen. Bernie Sanders, Lucinda Williams
- 41m
- Jan 20, 2026
CSI: Ooh La La. Senator Bernie Sanders discusses recent politics. Lucinda Williams performs "The World's Gone Wrong" from her new album, ‘World’s Gone Wrong’, featuring Brittney Spencer.
Episode 63: Jane Fonda, Jessica Williams
- 41m
- Jan 21, 2026
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Jane Fonda discusses the Committee for the First Amendment. Jessica Williams discusses ‘Shrinking’.
Episode 64: Chance the Rapper, Maria Stephan
- 41m
- Jan 22, 2026
Chance the Rapper discusses the 10th anniversary of ‘Coloring Book’ and his new album, ‘Star Line’. Maria J. Stephan discusses recent politics. Chance the Rapper performs "The Negro Problem"
Episode 65: Gov. Josh Shapiro, The War and Treaty
- 41m
- Jan 26, 2026
Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Governor Josh Shapiro discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Where We Keep the Light’. The War and Treaty performs "I'm Still Standing", featuring Willie Blount.
Episode 66: Sam Rockwell, George Saunders
- 41m
- Jan 27, 2026
Sam Rockwell discusses his career and ‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die’. George Saunders discusses ‘Vigil’.
Episode 67: Bad Bunny, Katherine LaNasa
- 41m
- Jan 28, 2026
Claus & Order: Santa Victims Unit. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Bad Bunny takes "The Colbert Questionert" (new footage from July 22, 2025 episode). Katherine LaNasa discusses ‘The Pitt’.
Episode 68: Alexander Skarsgård, Jacob Soboroff
- 41m
- Jan 29, 2026
A musical tribute to the 25th anniversary of ‘The Lord of the Rings’: "#1 Trilly" (special appearances by Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd, Sean Astin, Elijah Wood, Anna Kendrick, Method Man, Killer Mike, Orlando Bloom, Andy Serkis and Hugo Weaving; footage from December 15, 2021 episode). Alexander Skarsgård discusses ‘Pillion’. Jacob Soboroff discusses recent politics and his new book, ‘Firestorm’.
Episode 69: John Oliver
- 41m
- Feb 2, 2026
The Trump Epstein Files. Late Show Home Shopping: Canceled Clearance Sale! Bye Bye Buy (with John Oliver)! John Oliver discusses ‘Last Week Tonight’.
Episode 70: Mark Ruffalo, Father James Martin
- 41m
- Feb 3, 2026
Mark Ruffalo discusses ‘Crime 101’. Father James Martin discusses his new book, ‘Work in Progress’.
Episode 71: Ian McKellen, I'm With Her, Laura Benanti
- 41m
- Feb 4, 2026
A cameo appearance by Laura Benanti as Melania Trump. Ian McKellen discusses his career and ‘An Ark’. I'm with Her performs "The Obvious Child" from their new album, ‘Sing Me Alive’.
Episode 72: James Taylor, Evie McGee Colbert
- 41m
- Feb 5, 2026
First Drafts: Valentine's Day Cards, with Stephen's wife, Evie. James Taylor discusses his career as a singer-songwriter and performs "You Can Close Your Eyes", with his son Henry providing musical accompaniment.
Episode 73: Jennifer Garner
- 41m
- Feb 16, 2026
Stephen explains why you can only see his interview with Rep. James Talarico on the show's Youtube channel, interviews Jennifer Garner and replays a 2021 interview with the late Robert Duvall.
Episode 74: Kaitlan Collins, Walter Isaacson
- 41m
- Feb 17, 2026
Kaitlan Collins discusses ‘The Source’. Walter Isaacson discusses his new book, ‘The Greatest Sentence Ever Written’.
Episode 75: Sen. Jon Ossoff, Kyle MacLachlan, Thundercat
- 41m
- Feb 18, 2026
Thundercat sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Basilica Snack Bar. Ooh Ooh! Ah! Ah! Update! Ooh Ooh! Awww. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile. Senator Jon Ossoff discusses recent politics. Kyle MacLachlan discusses ‘Fallout’ and his new podcast, ‘What Are We Even Doing?’
Episode 76: Melissa McCarthy, Michael Pollan
- 41m
- Feb 19, 2026
Episode 77: Ray Romano, Emma Thompson, Cory Wong
- 41m
- Feb 23, 2026
Episode 78: John Dickerson, Mitski
- 41m
- Feb 24, 2026
Episode 79: Teyana Taylor, Bradley Whitford
- 41m
- Feb 25, 2026
Episode 80: Kurt & Wyatt Russell, CMAT
- 41m
- Feb 26, 2026
Episode 81: Daniel Radcliffe, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Brandee Younger
- 41m
- Mar 2, 2026
Episode 82: Jake Gyllenhaal, Maria Bamford
- 41m
- Mar 3, 2026
Episode 83: Steve Carell, Hozier, Lake Street Dive
- 41m
- Mar 4, 2026
Episode 84: Jimmy Fallon, Harvey Guillén
- 41m
- Mar 5, 2026
Episode 85: John Lithgow, Paul Rieckhoff
- 41m
- Mar 9, 2026
Episode 86: Michelle Pfeiffer, Dave Matthews
- 41m
- Mar 10, 2026
Episode 87: Clarissa Ward, Pete Holmes
- 41m
- Mar 11, 2026
Episode 88: Wanda Sykes, Robert Smigel, Dan & Peggy Reeder
- 41m
- Mar 12, 2026
Episode 89: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Robert Lopez, Andrew Rannells, Josh Gad, the Broadway cast of "The Book Of Mormon"
- 41m
- Mar 16, 2026
Episode 90: Elijah Wood, David Alan Grier, Lea Michele, the Broadway cast and orchestra of "Chess"
- 41m
- Mar 17, 2026
Episode 91: Edward Norton, José Andrés
- 41m
- Mar 18, 2026
Episode 92: John Mulaney, David Byrne
- 41m
- Mar 30, 2026
Episode 93: Nathan Lane, Arsenio Hall
- 41m
- Mar 31, 2026
Episode 94: Meryl Streep, Maggie Rogers
- 41m
- Apr 1, 2026
Episode 95: Paul Simon, Ramy Youssef
- 41m
- Apr 2, 2026
Episode 96: Keanu Reeves, Jack White
- 41m
- Apr 6, 2026
Episode 97: Oprah Winfrey, Brandi Carlile
- 41m
- Apr 7, 2026
Episode 98: Bryan Cranston, Robert Plant
- 41m
- Apr 8, 2026
Episode 99: Maya Rudolph, Nick Offerman, Jeff Tweedy, Hayley Williams
- 41m
- Apr 13, 2026
Episode 100: Billy Crystal, Ina Garten
- 41m
- Apr 14, 2026
Episode 101: Anne Hathaway, Josh Johnson
- 41m
- Apr 15, 2026
Episode 102: Anderson Cooper, Patton Oswalt
- 41m
- Apr 16, 2026
Episode 103: Don Cheadle, Jake Tapper
- 41m
- Apr 20, 2026
Episode 104: Neil deGrasse Tyson, RAYE, John Kerry
- 41m
- Apr 21, 2026
Episode 105: Pete Buttigieg, Andy Serkis
- 41m
- Apr 22, 2026
Episode 106: Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Michael Stipe
- 41m
- Apr 23, 2026
Episode 107: Christopher Nolan, Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters
- 41m
- May 4, 2026
Episode 108: Barack Obama
- 41m
- May 5, 2026
Episode 109: Sally Field, Chris Stapleton, Evie McGee Colbert
- 41m
- May 6, 2026
Episode 110: John Krasinski, Jenny Slate, Liam Neeson, John Oliver, Isa Briones, Taylor Dearden, the Avett Brothers
- 41m
- May 7, 2026
Episode 111: Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, John Oliver, Annaleigh Ashford, Christopher Jackson, Bernadette Peters, Ben Platt, Patrick Wilson
- 41m
- May 11, 2026
Episode 112: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Pedro Pascal
- 41m
- May 12, 2026
Episode 113: Barack Obama, Tom Hanks
- 41m
- May 13, 2026
Episode 114: David Letterman, the Strokes
- 41m
- May 14, 2026
Episode 115: The Worst of "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" (Not A Clip Show!)
- 41m
- May 18, 2026
Episode 116: Jon Stewart, Steven Spielberg, David Byrne
- 41m
- May 19, 2026
Episode 117: Bruce Springsteen
- 41m
- May 20, 2026
Episode 118: Hello Goodbye
- 56m
- May 21, 2026

Episodes

E1 Episode 1: John Oliver, Joe Dombrowski

E2 Episode 2: Jamie Lee Curtis, Carmelo Anthony

E3 Episode 3: Drew Barrymore, Katherine Maher

E4 Episode 4: Cillian Murphy, Lady Gaga, Will Ferrell

E5 Episode 5: Sonia Sotomayor, Eugene Levy

E6 Episode 6: Jennifer Aniston, Cooper Hoffman

E7 Episode 7: Usher, Mac DeMarco

E8 Episode 8: Brandi Carlile, Samin Nosrat

E9 Episode 9: Ron Howard, Gary Oldman

E10 Episode 10: Jake Tapper, St. Vincent

E11 Episode 11: Scarlett Johansson, Sen. Mark Kelly

E12 Episode 12: Gov. Gavin Newsom, Priscilla Presley

E13 Episode 13: Sen. Chris Murphy, Lainey Wilson

E14 Episode 14: Jeremy Strong, Carrie Preston

E15 Episode 15: Conan O'Brien

E16 Episode 16: Jimmy Kimmel, Sam Smith

E17 Episode 17: Julia Roberts, Sam Smith

E18 Episode 18: Lady Gaga

E19 Episode 19: Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, J.I.D

E20 Episode 20: Bette Midler, Tim Meadows

E21 Episode 21: Anderson Cooper, Mason Thames

E22 Episode 22: Nick Offerman, José Andrés, Nathaniel Rateliff

E23 Episode 23: Jeremy Renner, Karine Jean-Pierre, Laura Benanti

E24 Episode 24: Michael J. Fox, Jeff Tweedy

E25 Episode 25: Emma Stone, Alex Wagner

E26 Episode 26: Ben Stiller, Tig Notaro

E27 Episode 27: Emma Thompson, Judd Apatow, Thundercat featuring Remi Wolf

E28 Episode 28: Colin Farrell, Cameron Crowe

E29 Episode 29: Sarah Paulson, Sen. Ruben Gallego

E30 Episode 30: Anthony Hopkins

E31 Episode 31: Tom Hanks, Mavis Staples

E32 Episode 32: Michelle Obama, Robert Plant

E33 Episode 33: Tiffany Haddish, Gary Cole

E34 Episode 34: Sydney Sweeney, Patti Smith, Guillermo del Toro

E35 Episode 35: Demi Moore, Ken Burns

E36 Episode 36: Claire Danes, Rep. James Clyburn

E37 Episode 37: Jonathan Karl, Pete Townshend

E38 Episode 38: Julia Roberts, John Fogerty

E39 Episode 39: Ted Danson, Alison Roman

E40 Episode 40: Benedict Cumberbatch, Patton Oswalt, Jesse Welles

E41 Episode 41: Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Billy Strings

E42 Episode 42: Lady Gaga, Mikie Sherrill, Kristin Chenoweth, Stephen Schwartz, Daniel Craig

E43 Episode 43: Rachel Maddow, Drive-By Truckers, Jason Isbell

E44 Episode 44: Michael Shannon, Jessie Buckley, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex

E45 Episode 45: Jen Psaki, "Weird Al" Yankovic

E46 Episode 46: Sigourney Weaver, Mandy Patinkin

E47 Episode 47: Laura Dern, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Evie McGee Colbert

E48 Episode 48: Taylor Swift

E49 Episode 49: Kate Winslet; Ben Cohen; Jerry Greenfield

E50 Episode 50: Paul Rudd, Lesley Manville

E51 Episode 51: Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen, the Mountain Goats, Laura Benanti

E52 Episode 52: Kumail Nanjiani, St. Vincent

E53 Episode 53: Hugh Jackman, Nick Offerman

E54 Episode 54: Ethan Hawke, Julia Ioffe

E55 Episode 55: Jodie Foster, Tracy Letts

E56 Episode 56: Chris Hayes, Natalie Portman, Robyn

E57 Episode 57: Tom Hiddleston, Terry Gross

E58 Episode 58: Jimmy Kimmel, Abigail Spanberger

E59 Episode 59: Amanda Seyfried, Yo-Yo Ma

E60 Episode 60: Paul Giamatti, Ryan Coogler

E61 Episode 61: Stellan Skarsgård, Scott Galloway, Warren Haynes

E62 Episode 62: Sen. Bernie Sanders, Lucinda Williams

E63 Episode 63: Jane Fonda, Jessica Williams

E64 Episode 64: Chance the Rapper, Maria Stephan

E65 Episode 65: Gov. Josh Shapiro, The War and Treaty

E66 Episode 66: Sam Rockwell, George Saunders

E67 Episode 67: Bad Bunny, Katherine LaNasa

E68 Episode 68: Alexander Skarsgård, Jacob Soboroff

E69 Episode 69: John Oliver

E70 Episode 70: Mark Ruffalo, Father James Martin

E71 Episode 71: Ian McKellen, I'm With Her, Laura Benanti

E72 Episode 72: James Taylor, Evie McGee Colbert

E73 Episode 73: Jennifer Garner

E74 Episode 74: Kaitlan Collins, Walter Isaacson

E75 Episode 75: Sen. Jon Ossoff, Kyle MacLachlan, Thundercat

E76 Episode 76: Melissa McCarthy, Michael Pollan

E77 Episode 77: Ray Romano, Emma Thompson, Cory Wong

E78 Episode 78: John Dickerson, Mitski

E79 Episode 79: Teyana Taylor, Bradley Whitford

Episode 1: John Oliver, Joe Dombrowski

Episode 2: Jamie Lee Curtis, Carmelo Anthony

Episode 3: Drew Barrymore, Katherine Maher

Episode 4: Cillian Murphy, Lady Gaga, Will Ferrell

Episode 5: Sonia Sotomayor, Eugene Levy

Episode 6: Jennifer Aniston, Cooper Hoffman

Episode 7: Usher, Mac DeMarco

Episode 8: Brandi Carlile, Samin Nosrat

Episode 9: Ron Howard, Gary Oldman

Episode 10: Jake Tapper, St. Vincent

Episode 11: Scarlett Johansson, Sen. Mark Kelly

Episode 12: Gov. Gavin Newsom, Priscilla Presley

Episode 13: Sen. Chris Murphy, Lainey Wilson

Episode 14: Jeremy Strong, Carrie Preston

Episode 15: Conan O'Brien

Episode 16: Jimmy Kimmel, Sam Smith

Episode 17: Julia Roberts, Sam Smith

Episode 18: Lady Gaga

Episode 19: Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, J.I.D

Episode 20: Bette Midler, Tim Meadows

Episode 21: Anderson Cooper, Mason Thames

Episode 22: Nick Offerman, José Andrés, Nathaniel Rateliff

Episode 23: Jeremy Renner, Karine Jean-Pierre, Laura Benanti

Episode 24: Michael J. Fox, Jeff Tweedy

Episode 25: Emma Stone, Alex Wagner

Episode 26: Ben Stiller, Tig Notaro

Episode 27: Emma Thompson, Judd Apatow, Thundercat featuring Remi Wolf

Episode 28: Colin Farrell, Cameron Crowe

Episode 29: Sarah Paulson, Sen. Ruben Gallego

Episode 30: Anthony Hopkins

Episode 31: Tom Hanks, Mavis Staples

Episode 32: Michelle Obama, Robert Plant

Episode 33: Tiffany Haddish, Gary Cole

Episode 34: Sydney Sweeney, Patti Smith, Guillermo del Toro

Episode 35: Demi Moore, Ken Burns

Episode 36: Claire Danes, Rep. James Clyburn

Episode 37: Jonathan Karl, Pete Townshend

Episode 38: Julia Roberts, John Fogerty

Episode 39: Ted Danson, Alison Roman

Episode 40: Benedict Cumberbatch, Patton Oswalt, Jesse Welles

Episode 41: Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Billy Strings

Episode 42: Lady Gaga, Mikie Sherrill, Kristin Chenoweth, Stephen Schwartz, Daniel Craig

Episode 43: Rachel Maddow, Drive-By Truckers, Jason Isbell

Episode 44: Michael Shannon, Jessie Buckley, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex

Episode 45: Jen Psaki, "Weird Al" Yankovic

Episode 46: Sigourney Weaver, Mandy Patinkin

Episode 47: Laura Dern, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Evie McGee Colbert

Episode 48: Taylor Swift

Episode 49: Kate Winslet; Ben Cohen; Jerry Greenfield

Episode 50: Paul Rudd, Lesley Manville

Episode 51: Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen, the Mountain Goats, Laura Benanti

Episode 52: Kumail Nanjiani, St. Vincent

Episode 53: Hugh Jackman, Nick Offerman

Episode 54: Ethan Hawke, Julia Ioffe

Episode 55: Jodie Foster, Tracy Letts

Episode 56: Chris Hayes, Natalie Portman, Robyn

Episode 57: Tom Hiddleston, Terry Gross

Episode 58: Jimmy Kimmel, Abigail Spanberger

Episode 59: Amanda Seyfried, Yo-Yo Ma

Episode 60: Paul Giamatti, Ryan Coogler

Episode 61: Stellan Skarsgård, Scott Galloway, Warren Haynes

Episode 62: Sen. Bernie Sanders, Lucinda Williams

Episode 63: Jane Fonda, Jessica Williams

Episode 64: Chance the Rapper, Maria Stephan

Episode 65: Gov. Josh Shapiro, The War and Treaty

Episode 66: Sam Rockwell, George Saunders

Episode 67: Bad Bunny, Katherine LaNasa

Episode 68: Alexander Skarsgård, Jacob Soboroff

Episode 69: John Oliver

Episode 70: Mark Ruffalo, Father James Martin

Episode 71: Ian McKellen, I'm With Her, Laura Benanti

Episode 72: James Taylor, Evie McGee Colbert

Episode 73: Jennifer Garner

Episode 74: Kaitlan Collins, Walter Isaacson

Episode 75: Sen. Jon Ossoff, Kyle MacLachlan, Thundercat

Episode 76: Melissa McCarthy, Michael Pollan

Episode 77: Ray Romano, Emma Thompson, Cory Wong

Episode 78: John Dickerson, Mitski

Episode 79: Teyana Taylor, Bradley Whitford

Episode 80: Kurt & Wyatt Russell, CMAT