2021 • 170 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1 • Sep 07, 2021
Stephen welcomes actors Steve Martin, Martin Short & Selena Gomez, and a musical performance by The War on Drugs.
Episode 2 • Sep 08, 2021
Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Wallace and actress Holland Taylor.
Episode 3 • Sep 09, 2021
Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Paulson and singer Kacey Musgraves.
Episode 4 • Sep 13, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Daniels and TV host Nate Burleson.
Episode 5 • Sep 14, 2021
Stephen welcomes U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer.
Episode 6 • Sep 15, 2021
Stephen welcomes actress Jessica Chastain and composer Stephen Sondheim.
Episode 7 • Sep 16, 2021
Stephen welcomes actress Melissa McCarthy and a musical performance by Lindsey Buckingham.
Episode 8 • Sep 20, 2021
A look back celebrating Season 6.
Episode 9 • Sep 21, 2021
Stephen welcomes journalists Bob Woodward and Robert Costa, and a musical performance by Leon Bridges.
Episode 10 • Sep 22, 2021
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes and a comedic performance by Chris Turner.
Episode 11 • Sep 23, 2021
Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by John Mayer.
Episode 12 • Sep 27, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Paul Giamatti and comic Jon Stewart.
Episode 13 • Sep 28, 2021
Stephen welcomes game show host Drew Carey and actress Phoebe Robinson.
Episode 14 • Sep 29, 2021
Stephen welcomes lawyer Anita Hill and actor Alessandro Nivola.
Episode 15 • Sep 30, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and a musical performance by Theo Croker & Wyclef Jean.
Episode 16 • Oct 01, 2021
Stephen welcomes actress Rebecca Ferguson.
Episode 17 • Oct 04, 2021
Stephen welcomes actress Julianna Margulies and a musical performance by Toby Keith.
Episode 18 • Oct 05, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Michael Keaton and a musical performance by Zac Brown Band.
Episode 19 • Oct 06, 2021
Stephen welcomes journalist Bret Baier and comic Susie Essman.
Episode 20 • Oct 07, 2021
Stephen welcomes author Sanjay Gupta and director Denis Villeneuve.
Episode 21 • Oct 08, 2021
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 Braun, Matthew Macfadyen, and J. Smith-Cameron.
Episode 22 • Oct 18, 2021
Stephen welcomes Rep. Adam Schiff and a musical performance by Kacey Musgraves.
Episode 23 • Oct 19, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Nick Offerman and radio & TV personality Charlamagne tha God.
Episode 24 • Oct 20, 2021
Stephen welcomes actress Issa Rae and a musical performance by H.E.R.
Episode 25 • Oct 21, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Timothée Chalamet and actress Zendaya.
Episode 26 • Oct 22, 2021
Stephen welcomes actress Andie MacDowell and a musical performance by Lana Del Rey.
Episode 27 • Oct 25, 2021
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Bruce Springsteen.
Episode 28 • Oct 26, 2021
Stephen welcomes journalist Katie Couric and a musical performance by Gabby Barrett.
Episode 29 • Oct 27, 2021
Stephen welcomes actress Elizabeth Banks and actress Jorja Fox.
Episode 30 • Oct 28, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo and actress Thomasin McKenzie.
Episode 31 • Oct 29, 2021
Stephen welcomes TV host Trevor Noah and a musical performance by My Morning Jacket.
Episode 32 • Nov 01, 2021
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by David Byrne and political staffer Huma Abedin.
Episode 33 • Nov 02, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Michael C. Hall and professor Michael Eric Dyson.
Episode 34 • Nov 03, 2021
Stephen welcomes host Andy Cohen and a musical performance by Thundercat.
Episode 35 • Nov 04, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Billy Porter and actress Annaleigh Ashford.
Episode 36 • Nov 05, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Tony Hale and a musical performance by Snail Mail.
Episode 37 • Nov 08, 2021
Stephen welcomes journalist Jonathan Karl plus an interview with and musical performance by Brandi Carlile.
Episode 38 • Nov 09, 2021
Stephen welcomes filmmaker Quentin Tarantino and unveiling People’s Sexiest Man Alive.
Episode 39 • Nov 10, 2021
Stephen welcomes actress Aubrey Plaza and musician Bruce Springsteen.
Episode 40 • Nov 11, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Kenneth Branagh and actress Ellie Kemper.
Episode 41 • Nov 12, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum and Rod Stewart performance.
Episode 42 • Nov 15, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Paul Rudd and a musical performance by Sting.
Episode 43 • Nov 16, 2021
Stephen welcomes Mayor-elect of New York City Eric Adams and former professional basketball Dwyane Wade.
Episode 44 • Nov 17, 2021
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, The Late Show staff asks the superstars of WWE just one question. Stephen sits down with Adam Driver to talk "House of Gucci" and what motivates him to bring live theater experiences to members of the military with his organization Arts in the Armed Forces. America Ferrera returns to the show to talk about season two of “Gentefied,” the Netflix comedic drama she executive produces and directs.
Episode 45 • Nov 19, 2021
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 get shots in their arms. Meanwhile, a Pod Show exclusive Sesame Street story from A to Z! And Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh's pants caught on fire during a football game. Kevin Hart sits down with Stephen and explains why his new project is intentionally darker and less comedic than the work he’s been known for to date. “True Story” is streaming now on Netflix.
Episode 46 • Nov 22, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Andrew Garfield and chef José Andrés.
Episode 47 • Nov 23, 2021
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Lady Gaga with Tony Bennett.
Episode 48 • Nov 24, 2021
Stephen welcomes actress Rosamund Pike and film director Peter Jackson.
Episode 49 • Nov 29, 2021
Stephen welcomes producer Peter Jackson and a musical performance by Chelsea Cutler.
Episode 50 • Nov 30, 2021
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.”
Episode 51 • Dec 01, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Javier Bardem and a musical performance by Gang of Youths.
Episode 52 • Dec 02, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Mahershala Ali and author Jason Reynolds.
Episode 53 • Dec 03, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Goldblum and a musical performance by Natalie Hemby.
Episode 54 • Dec 06, 2021
Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Lawrence and a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.
Episode 55 • Dec 07, 2021
Stephen welcomes actress Kristin Davis, actress Cynthia Nixon, and a musical performance by Glass Animals.
Episode 56 • Dec 08, 2021
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" about dating.
Episode 57 • Dec 09, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Michael B. Jordan. Nathaniel Rateliff joins Jon Batiste in a musical performance. Meanwhile!
Episode 58 • Dec 10, 2021
Stephen welcome musical artist Sting, and actor David Alan Grier. Sting performs and takes the Colbert Questionnaire.
Episode 59 • Dec 13, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves. Musical performance by Brett Eldredge.
Episode 60 • Dec 14, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Henry Cavill, actor Jonathan Groff.
Episode 61 • Dec 15, 2021
Stephen welcomes actor Denzel Washington, actor Maggie Gyllenhaal. Stephen celebrates the 20th anniversary of "Lord of the Rings" with special guests.
Episode 62 • Dec 16, 2021
Stephen welcomes news anchor Anderson Cooper.
Episode 63 • Jan 03, 2022
Stephen welcomes director of the Centers for Disease Control Dr. Rochelle Walensky and actor Utkarsh Ambudkar.
Episode 64 • Jan 04, 2022
Stephen welcomes actress Jennifer Lawrence, actor Ralph Macchio, and a musical performance by Nell & The Flaming Lips.
Episode 65 • Jan 05, 2022
Episode 66 • Jan 06, 2022
Episode 67 • Jan 07, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves, and a musical performance by Genesis Owusu.
Episode 68 • Jan 10, 2022
Stephen welcomes journalist Gayle King and comic Tig Notaro.
Episode 69 • Jan 11, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper and a musical performance by Robert Finley & Dan Auerbach.
Episode 70 • Jan 12, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Keanu Reeves takes “The Colbert Questionert” and actress Caitriona Balfe.
Episode 71 • Jan 13, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Liev Schreiber and a musical performance by Allison Russell.
Episode 72 • Jan 14, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper, actor Corey Stoll, and a musical performance by Geese.
Episode 73 • Jan 17, 2022
Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and a musical performance by Ingrid Andress & Sam Hunt.
Episode 74 • Jan 18, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Brian Cox and TV personality Samantha Bee.
Episode 75 • Jan 19, 2022
Stephen welcomes actress Christine Baranski and a musical performance by Nation of Language.
Episode 76 • Jan 20, 2022
Stephen welcomes singer Dionne Warwick and actor David Cross.
Episode 77 • Jan 21, 2022
Stephen welcomes musician Elvis Costello and a musical performance by Elvis Costello & the Imposters.
Episode 78 • Jan 24, 2022
Stephen welcomes actress Kristen Stewart and TV personality Jonathan Van Ness.
Episode 79 • Jan 25, 2022
Stephen welcomes TV host Joy Reid and actor Thomas Middleditch.
Episode 80 • Jan 26, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Adrien Brody and a musical performance by Lady Wray.
Episode 81 • Jan 27, 2022
Stephen welcomes actors Kate & Oliver Hudson and a musical performance by St. Paul & The Broken Bones.
Episode 82 • Jan 28, 2022
Stephen welcomes actress Marlee Matlin and actress Mackenzie Davis.
Episode 83 • Jan 31, 2022
Stephen welcomes TV personality Whoopi Goldberg and Rep. Ro Khanna.
Episode 84 • Feb 01, 2022
Stephen welcomes CNN chief international correspondent Clarissa Ward, singer and actress Faith Hill, and a musical performance by Aurora.
Episode 85 • Feb 02, 2022
Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Tim McGraw and TV personality Martha Stewart.
Episode 86 • Feb 03, 2022
Stephen welcomes singer Dua Lipa and a musical performance by 2 Chainz.
Episode 87 • Feb 14, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Jeffrey Wright, actress Alex Borstein, and a musical performance by Maxwell.
Episode 88 • Feb 15, 2022
Stephen welcomes comic John Oliver and a musical performance by Future Islands.
Episode 89 • Feb 16, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Daniel Craig and biographer Doris Kearns Goodwin.
Episode 90 • Feb 17, 2022
Stephen welcomes CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan, and actor Adam Scott.
Episode 91 • Feb 21, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt and a musical performance by Alt-J.
Episode 92 • Feb 22, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor John Turturro and journalist John Avlon.
Episode 93 • Feb 23, 2022
Stephen welcomes journalist John Heilemann, political adviser Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri, former White House communications director, and comic Russell Howard.
Episode 94 • Feb 24, 2022
Stephen welcomes journalist Julia Ioffe, actor Thomas Lennon, and a live performance by Tears for Fears.
Episode 95 • Feb 25, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Sam Waterston, actress Sophia Bush, and “Rescue Dog Rescue” with John Oliver.
Episode 96 • Feb 28, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Bob Odenkirk and a musical performance by Pusha T.
Episode 97 • Mar 01, 2022
Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Big Thief.
Episode 98 • Mar 02, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Andy Serkis and former Russia adviser to the White House Fiona Hill. Plus, a 15th anniversary celebration of Americone Dream.
Episode 99 • Mar 03, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Kyle MacLachlan, actor Arian Moayed, and a live performance by Pusha T.
Episode 100 • Mar 07, 2022
Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and actress Sutton Foster.
Episode 101 • Mar 08, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor John C. Reilly and actress Kristin Chenoweth.
Episode 102 • Mar 09, 2022
Stephen welcomes Amb. Michael McFaul, actress Denée Benton, and a musical performance by Father John Misty.
Episode 103 • Mar 10, 2022
Stephen welcomes Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch, entrepreneur Martha Stewart, and a live performance by Rex Orange County.
Episode 104 • Mar 11, 2022
Stephen welcomes actress Aidy Bryant and a live performance by comedian Alex Edelman.
Episode 105 • Mar 14, 2022
Stephen welcomes actress Sandra Bullock and a musical performance by Billy Strings.
Episode 106 • Mar 15, 2022
Stephen welcomes actress Anne Hathaway and actress Da’Vine Joy Randolph.
Episode 107 • Mar 16, 2022
Stephen welcomes singer Michael Bublé and actress Rose Matafeo, with a live performance by Michael Bublé.
Episode 108 • Mar 28, 2022
Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Wallace and actor Wilmer Valderrama.
Episode 109 • Mar 29, 2022
Stephen welcomes comic Hannah Gadsby, actress Sandra Bullock, and a musical performance by Buffalo Nichols.
Episode 110 • Mar 30, 2022
Stephen welcomes actress Elle Fanning and actor Ben Schwartz.
Episode 111 • Mar 31, 2022
Stephen welcomes actress Jane Krakowski, actor James McAvoy, and a musical performance by Arlo Parks.
Episode 112 • Apr 01, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor John C. Reilly, actor Mandy Patinkin, and filmmaker Ken Burns.
Episode 113 • Apr 04, 2022
Stephen welcomes sports analyst Shaquille O'Neal and actress Mayim Bialik.
Episode 114 • Apr 05, 2022
Stephen welcomes musician Jon Batiste and actor Oscar Isaac.
Episode 115 • Apr 06, 2022
Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a live performance by Thomas Rhett.
Episode 116 • Apr 07, 2022
Stephen welcomes comedian Pete Holmes and poet Elizabeth Alexander.
Episode 117 • Apr 11, 2022
Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Chance the Rapper, and actress Beanie Feldstein.
Episode 118 • Apr 12, 2022
Stephen welcomes actress Molly Shannon and Rep. Cori Bush.
Episode 119 • Apr 13, 2022
Stephen welcomes actress Claire Foy, actor Paul Bettany, and a musical performance by Bright Eyes.
Episode 120 • Apr 14, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Hugh Laurie and a musical performance by Spoon.
Episode 121 • Apr 15, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin and a musical performance by The Who.
Episode 122 • Apr 18, 2022
Stephen welcomes actress Julia Roberts and a musical performance by Wilco.
Episode 123 • Apr 19, 2022
Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a performance by comedian Emmy Blotnick.
Episode 124 • Apr 20, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Alexander Skarsgård and musician Jack White, with a live performance by Jack White.
Episode 125 • May 02, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Jon Bernthal and TV chef Alton Brown!
Episode 126 • May 03, 2022
Stephen welcomes humanitarian Jose Andres, director Ron Howard, legal commentator Emily Bazelon, and a music performance by Lucius featuring Sheryl Crow and Celisse.
Episode 127 • May 04, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Glenn Close and musician Sheryl Crow.
Episode 128 • May 05, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Matt Walsh. Does the Colbert Questionnaire with Daniel Craig. Musical performance by Joy Oladokun
Episode 129 • May 06, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Chris O'Donnell and singer-songwriter Elvis Costello!
Episode 130 • May 16, 2022
Stephen welcomes Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, and director Judd Apatow.
Episode 131 • May 17, 2022
Guest Ricky Gervais talks about his comedy tour SuperNature followed by a performance from trombone and trumpet player Trombone Shorty.
Episode 132 • May 18, 2022
Stephen speaks with the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, followed by a performance from the South Korean girl group TWICE.
Episode 133 • May 19, 2022
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.
Episode 134 • May 20, 2022
Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal takes ”The Colbert Questionert,” Sebastian Stan talks on Pam and Tommy and indie-rock star Sharon Van Etten performs.
Episode 135 • May 23, 2022
Jennifer Connelly talks about Top Gun: Maverick and Tony award-winning Patti LuPone performs from the revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Company.
Episode 136 • May 24, 2022
Stephen welcomes Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and a musical performance performance by Punch Brothers.
Episode 137 • May 25, 2022
Stephen welcomes comedian Michael Che and Admiral James Stavridis.
Episode 138 • May 26, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin, and actor Hugh Dancy.
Episode 139 • Jun 06, 2022
Stephen welcomes journalist Jake Tapper, and comedian Joel Kim Booster.
Episode 140 • Jun 07, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Robert De Niro and actress Rosie Perez.
Episode 141 • Jun 08, 2022
Stephen welcomes Congressman Adam Schiff, actor Chiwetel Ejiofor and a musical performance by Kurt Vile.
Episode 142 • Jun 09, 2022
Stephen welcomes Jon Batiste, who takes “The Colbert Questionert,” and actor Simu Liu.
Episode 143 • Jun 13, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Bryan Cranston and Senator Raphael Warnock.
Episode 144 • Jun 14, 2022
Stephen welcomes journalists Bob Woodward & Carl Bernstein and a musical performance by Bonnie Raitt.
Episode 145 • Jun 15, 2022
Stephen welcomes actress Emma Thompson and comic Tom Segura.
Episode 146 • Jun 16, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Tom Hanks and a musical performance by Regina Spektor.
Episode 147 • Jun 20, 2022
Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and a musical performance by The Lumineers.
Episode 148 • Jun 21, 2022
Stephen welcomes author Werner Herzog and a musical performance by Roger Waters.
Episode 149 • Jun 22, 2022
Stephen welcomes filmmaker Taika Waititi and comic David Sedaris.
Episode 150 • Jun 23, 2022
Stephen welcomes former Rep. Beto O’Rourke and actress Matilda Lawler.
Episode 151 • Jun 27, 2022
Stephen welcomes comic Wanda Sykes and writer Ronan Farrow.
Episode 152 • Jun 28, 2022
Stephen welcomes Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and a musical performance by Jimmie Allen.
Episode 153 • Jun 29, 2022
Stephen welcomes Congressman Adam Kinzinger, actor Karl Urban, and a musical performance by Stephen Sanchez.
Episode 154 • Jun 30, 2022
Stephen welcomes model Heidi Klum and writer Ibram X. Kendi.
Episode 155 • Jul 18, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Billy Crystal and chef Paul Hollywood.
Episode 156 • Jul 19, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke and a musical performance by Courtney Barnett.
Episode 157 • Jul 20, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Ice-T and author Michael Pollan.
Episode 158 • Jul 21, 2022
Stephen welcomes political commentator Chris Hayes and a musical performance by Jack White.
Episode 159 • Jul 25, 2022
Stephen welcomes Rep. Jamie Raskin, a musical performance by Death Cab for Cutie, and St. Vincent performs with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
Episode 160 • Jul 26, 2022
Stephen welcomes TV personality Charlamagne tha God, actor Brett Gelman, and a musical performance by St. Vincent with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
Episode 161 • Jul 27, 2022
Stephen welcomes actress Amanda Seyfried, actor Stephen Merchant, and a musical performance by St. Vincent with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
Episode 162 • Jul 28, 2022
Stephen welcomes journalist Jonathan Karl, actor BJ Novak, and a musical performance by St. Vincent with Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
Episode 163 • Aug 01, 2022
Stephen welcomes comic Patton Oswalt, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm, and a musical performance by James Taylor.
Episode 164 • Aug 02, 2022
Stephen welcomes podcast hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett & Tommy Vietor, comic Bianca Cristovao, and a musical performance by James Taylor.
Episode 165 • Aug 03, 2022
Stephen welcomes director Ron Howard, and actress Morfydd Clark. James Taylor sits in with Stay Human.
Episode 166 • Aug 04, 2022
James Taylor, Colman Domingo
Episode 167 • Aug 08, 2022
Stephen welcomes Luis Cato, Joe Walsh, Mindy Kaling and Seantor Chris Murphy.
Episode 168 • Aug 09, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Ben Stiller and actress D’Arcy Carden. Joe Walsh sits in with Stay Human.
Episode 169 • Aug 10, 2022
Stephen welcomes actor Kieran Culkin and a musical performance by Run the Jewels. Joe Walsh sits in with Stay Human.
Episode 170 • Aug 11, 2022
Stephen welcomes Whitehouse Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and actress Tatiana Maslany. Joe Walsh sits in with Luis Cato and the band.