Stephen Colbert took over as host, executive producer and writer of THE LATE SHOW on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015. The comedy-variety-talk show is broadcast five nights a week from the Ed Sullivan theater in New York.
1. 10/2/23 (Neil deGrasse Tyson, Louis Cato)
Aired: Oct 2, 2023Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a musical performance...
2. 10/3/23 (John Oliver, boygenius)
Aired: Oct 3, 2023Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by boygenius.
3. 10/4/23 (Anderson Cooper, Japanese Breakfast)
Aired: Oct 4, 2023Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by Japa...
4. 10/5/23 (Bob Odenkirk, Fortune Feimster)
Aired: Oct 5, 2023Stephen welcomes actor Bob Odenkirk and comedian Fortune Feimster.
5. 10/9/23 (Arnold Schwarzenegger, Metric)
Aired: Oct 9, 2023Stephen welcomes actor Arnold Schwarzenegger and a performance by Metric.
6. 10/10/23 (Kerry Washington, Maxwell Frost)
Aired: Oct 10, 2023Stephen welcomes actress Kerry Washington and US Representative Maxwell Frost.
7. 10/11/23 (John Fetterman, Melissa Villasenor)
Aired: Oct 11, 2023Stephen welcomes Senator John Fetterman and actress Melissa Villaseñor.
8. 10/12/23 (John Mulaney, Darius Rucker)
Aired: Oct 12, 2023Stephen welcomes comic John Mulaney and a musical performance by Darius Rucker.
9. 10/16/23 (Jada Pinkett Smith, Ricky Velez)
Aired: Oct 16, 2023Stephen welcomes actress Jada Pinkett Smith and comic Ricky Velez.
10. 10/23/23 (Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez, Arlo Parks)
Aired: Oct 23, 2023Stephen welcomes actors Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez a...
11. 10/24/23 (Jim Gaffigan, Caroline Polachek)
Aired: Oct 24, 2023Stephen welcomes comic Jim Gaffigan and a musical performance by Caroline Pol...
12. 10/25/23 (Talking Heads, Mae Martin)
Aired: Oct 25, 2023Stephen welcomes rock band Talking Heads and actor Mae Martin.
13. 10/26/23 (Keegan-Michael Key, Elle Key, John Carpenter)
Aired: Oct 26, 2023Stephen welcomes actor Keegan-Michael Key, producer Elle Key and filmmaker Jo...
14. 10/30/23 (Henry Winkler, Melissa Etheridge)
Aired: Oct 30, 2023Stephen welcomes actor Henry Winkler and singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge.
15. 10/31/23 (John Dickerson, Alex Newell)
Aired: Oct 31, 2023Stephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson with a musical performance by Alex...
16. 11/1/23 (Adam Kinzinger, Willie Nelson)
Aired: Nov 1, 2023Stephen welcomes former United States Representative Adam Kinzinger and a mus...
17. 11/2/23 (Pete Buttigieg, Willie Nelson)
Aired: Nov 2, 2023Stephen welcomes transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg and singer Willie Ne...
18. 11/13/23 (Barbra Streisand)
Aired: Nov 13, 2023Stephen welcomes singer Barbra Streisand.
19. 11/14/23 (Rachel Maddow, Gracie Abrams)
Aired: Nov 14, 2023Stephen welcomes TV host Rachel Maddow and a musical performance by Gracie Ab...
20. 11/15/23 (Paul Giamatti, Tom Blyth)
Aired: Nov 15, 2023Stephen welcomes actor Paul Giamatti and actor Tom Blyth.
21. 11/16/23 (Jonathan Karl, Maria Bamford)
Aired: Nov 16, 2023Stephen welcomes journalist Jonathan Karl and comic Maria Bamford.
22. 11/20/23 (David Letterman, The National)
Aired: Nov 20, 2023Stephen welcomes television host David Letterman and a musical performance by...
23. 11/21/23 (Bradley Cooper, José Andrés)
Aired: Nov 21, 2023Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper and chef José Andrés.
24. 11/22/23 (Peter Dinklage, Tig Notaro)
Aired: Nov 22, 2023Stephen welcomes actor Peter Dinklage and comic Tig Notaro.
25. 12/11/23 (Liz Cheney, Olivia Rodrigo)
Aired: Dec 11, 2023Stephen welcomes former Representative Liz Cheney and a musical performance b...
26. 12/12/23 (Taraji P. Henson, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit)
Aired: Dec 12, 2023Actress Taraji P. Henson; Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit perform.
27. 12/13/24 (Jason Momoa, Robert Smigel)
Aired: Dec 13, 2023Actor Jason Momoa; comic Robert Smigel.
28. 12/14/23 (Greta Gerwig, Andrew Scott)
Aired: Dec 14, 2023Stephen welcomes director Greta Gerwig and actor Andrew Scott.
29. 12/18/23 (Kenan Thompson, Olivia Rodrigo, Evie Colbert)
Aired: Dec 18, 2023Stephen welcomes actor Kenan Thompson, a musical performance by Olivia Rodrig...
30. 12/19/23 (Adam Driver, Jon Batiste)
Aired: Dec 19, 2023Stephen welcomes actor Adam Driver plus an interview with and musical perform...
31. 12/20/23 (Nicki Minaj, Liam Neeson)
Aired: Dec 20, 2023Stephen welcomes rapper Nicki Minaj and The Indict-mare Before Christmas narr...
32. 12/21/23 (Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen)
Aired: Dec 21, 2023Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper, TV host Andy Cohen, and a musica...
33. 1/8/24 (Barbra Streisand, Taylor Tomlinson)
Aired: Jan 8, 2024Stephen welcomes comic/TV host Taylor Tomlinson and Barbra Streisand takes th...
34. 1/9/24 (Gayle King, Charles Barkley, Ebon Moss-Bachrach)
Aired: Jan 9, 2024Stephen welcomes journalist Gayle King, former professional basketball player...
35. 1/10/24 (America Ferrera, Reneé Rapp)
Aired: Jan 10, 2024Stephen welcomes actress America Ferrera and singer-songwriter Reneé Rapp.
36. 1/11/24 (Emily Blunt, Colman Domingo)
Aired: Jan 11, 2024Stephen welcomes actress Emily Blunt, actor Colman Domingo, and John Scofield...
37. 1/16/24 (Nicki Minaj, Jeff Tweedy, Daniel Caesar, Taylor Tomlinson)
Aired: Jan 16, 2024Stephen welcomes musician Jeff Tweedy and a musical performance by Daniel Cae...
38. 1/17/24 (Clive Owen, Juno Temple, The Last Dinner Party)
Aired: Jan 17, 2024Stephen welcomes actor Clive Owen, actress Juno Temple and a musical performa...
39. 1/18/24 (Common, Steven Wright)
Aired: Jan 18, 2024Stephen welcomes rapper Common and comic Steven Wright.
40. 1/22/24 (Trevor Noah, Ruby Bridges)
Aired: Jan 22, 2024Stephen welcomes comic Trevor Noah and American civil rights activist Ruby Br...
41. 1/23/24 (André 3000, Jelani Cobb)
Aired: Jan 23, 2024Stephen welcomes rapper André 3000 and author Jelani Cobb.
42. 1/24/24 (Austin Butler, Kingsley Ben-Adir)
Aired: Jan 24, 2024Stephen welcomes actor Austin Butler and actor Kingsley Ben-Adir.
43. 1/25/24 (Martin Scorsese, Future Islands)
Aired: Jan 25, 2024Stephen welcomes filmmaker Martin Scorsese with a performance by Future Islands.
44. 1/29/24 (Bryan Cranston, Michele Norris)
Aired: Jan 29, 2024Stephen welcomes actor Bryan Cranston and journalist Michele Norris.
45. 1/30/24 (Emma Stone, Jaime Harrison)
Aired: Jan 30, 2024Stephen welcomes actress Emma Stone and Democratic National Committee chair J...
46. 1/31/24 (Demi Moore, Paul Walter Hauser)
Aired: Jan 31, 2024Stephen welcomes actress Demi Moore and actor Paul Walter Hauser.
47. 2/1/24 (John Cena, Kwame Alexander, Asake)
Aired: Feb 1, 2024Stephen welcomes actor John Cena, writer Kwame Alexander and a musical perfor...
48. 2/5/24 (Elizabeth Warren, Usama Siddiquee)
Aired: Feb 5, 2024Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and comic Usama Siddiquee.
49. 2/6/24 (Joy-Ann Reid, A'ja Wilson)
Aired: Feb 6, 2024Stephen welcomes journalist Joy-Ann Reid and basketball player A'ja Wilson.
50. 2/7/24 (Christopher Nolan)
Aired: Feb 7, 2024Stephen welcomes filmmaker Christopher Nolan.
51. 2/8/24 (André 3000, Justin Hartley)
Aired: Feb 8, 2024Stephen welcomes rapper André 3000 and actor Justin Hartley.
52. 2/11/24 (John Krasinski, Ryan Gosling, Jon Stewart)
Aired: Feb 11, 2024Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski, actor Ryan Gosling, with a special app...
53. 2/12/24 (John Oliver, Killer Mike)
Aired: Feb 12, 2024Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by Killer Mike.
54. 2/13/24 (Matt Damon, Danielle Pinnock)
Aired: Feb 13, 2024Stephen welcomes actor Matt Damon and actress Danielle Pinnock.
55. 2/14/24 (Mark Wahlberg, Lily Gladstone)
Aired: Feb 14, 2024Stephen welcomes actor Mark Wahlberg and actress Lily Gladstone.
56. 2/15/24 (Billy Joel, Chappell Roan)
Aired: Feb 15, 2024Stephen welcomes singer Billy Joel and a musical performance by Chappell Roan.
57. 2/26/24 (Arnold Schwarzenegger, Julio Torres)
Aired: Feb 26, 2024Stephen welcomes actor Julio Torres.
58. 2/27/24 (Josh Brolin, Amanda Gorman, Jan Vogler)
Aired: Feb 27, 2024Stephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin and Amanda Gorman & Jan Vogler.
59. 2/28/24 (Chris Hayes, Carrie Preston)
Aired: Feb 28, 2024Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Hayes and actress Carrie Preston.
60. 2/29/24 (Rebecca Ferguson, Denis Villeneuve)
Aired: Feb 29, 2024Stephen welcomes actress Rebecca Ferguson and filmmaker Denis Villeneuve.
61. 3/4/24 (RuPaul, Yuval Noah Harari)
Aired: Mar 4, 2024Stephen welcomes TV personality RuPaul and author Yuval Noah Harari.
62. 3/5/24 (Sen. Bernie Sanders, Bleachers)
Aired: Mar 5, 2024Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Bleachers.
63. 3/6/24 (Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ariel Elias)
Aired: Mar 6, 2024Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a stand up performanc...
64. 3/7/24 (John Dickerson, De La Soul)
Aired: Mar 7, 2024Stephen welcomes political analyst John Dickerson and a musical performance b...
65. 3/11/24 (Kristen Stewart, Tom Hollander)
Aired: Mar 11, 2024Stephen welcomes actress Kristen Stewart and actor Tom Hollander.
66. 3/12/24 (Diane Lane, Patton Oswalt)
Aired: Mar 12, 2024Stephen welcomes actress Diane Lane and actor Patton Oswalt.
67. 3/13/24 (Paul Rudd, Cecilia Vega)
Aired: Mar 13, 2024Stephen welcomes actor Paul Rudd and journalist Cecilia Vega.
Aired: Mar 14, 2024 Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Paul Simon.
69. 3/25/24 (Stephen Breyer, Justin Thomas)
Aired: Mar 25, 2024Stephen welcomes justice Stephen Breyer and professional golfer Justin Thomas.
70. 3/26/24 (Carol Burnett, Waxahatchee featuring MJ Lenderman)
Aired: Mar 26, 2024Stephen welcomes actress Carol Burnett and a musical performance by Waxahatch...
71. 3/27/24 (Liam Neeson, Fareed Zakaria)
Aired: Mar 27, 2024Stephen welcomes actor Liam Neeson and journalist Fareed Zakaria.
72. 4/1/24 (Matt Damon, Hannah Waddingham)
Aired: Apr 1, 2024Stephen welcomes actress Hannah Waddingham and Matt Damon takes The Colbert Q...
73. 4/2/24 (Savannah Guthrie, Tim Blake Nelson)
Aired: Apr 2, 2024Stephen welcomes journalist Savannah Guthrie and actor Tim Blake Nelson.
74. 4/3/24 (Gillian Anderson, Sonequa Martin-Green, Remi Wolf)
Aired: Apr 3, 2024Stephen welcomes actress Gillian Anderson, actress Sonequa Martin-Green, and ...
75. 4/4/24 (Steve Buscemi, Henry Louis Gates Jr.)
Aired: Apr 4, 2024Stephen welcomes actor Steve Buscemi and literary critic Henry Louis Gates Jr.
76. 4/8/24 (Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Tyla)
Aired: Apr 8, 2024Stephen welcomes Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and a musical performance by T...
77. 4/9/24 (Maren Morris, Demetri Martin)
Aired: Apr 9, 2024Stephen welcomes singer Maren Morris and actor Demetri Martin.
78. We 4/10/24 (Christiane Amanpour, Wilmer Valderrama)
Aired: Apr 10, 2024Stephen welcomes journalist Christiane Amanpour and actor Wilmer Valderrama.
79. 4/15/24 (Salman Rushdie, Anna Sawai, Terence Blanchard)
Aired: Apr 15, 2024Stephen welcomes author Salman Rushdie, actress Anna Sawai, and Terence Blanc...
80. 4/16/24 (Orlando Bloom, George Takei, Maggie Rogers)
Aired: Apr 16, 2024Stephen welcomes actor Orlando Bloom, actor George Takei, and a musical perfo...
81. 4/17/24 (John Lithgow, Doris Kearns Goodwin)
Aired: Apr 17, 2024Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and historian Doris Kearns Goodwin.
82. 4/18/24 (Sandra Oh, Reid Scott, Daniel Radcliffe)
Aired: Apr 18, 2024Stephen welcomes actress Sandra Oh, actor Reid Scott, and actor Daniel Radcli...
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