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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Series · 2015 · 11 Seasons

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

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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.

Rating
6.1 / 10
Creator
Tom Purcell
Status
Ended

Episodes

George Clooney, Jeb Bush, Jon Batiste & Stay Human

Episode 1 · 45 min

George Clooney, Jeb Bush, Jon Batiste & Stay Human

The show opens with Stephen singing "The Star-Spangled Banner", ending with a cameo by Jon Stewart as an umpire yelling "Play ball!". Later he allows himself to eat one Oreo cookie and share one Donald Trump news story, before spiraling out of control and eating several cookies and showing several Trump stories. George Clooney discusses his career and his "new movie", ‘Decision Strike’. Governor Jeb Bush discusses his presidential campaign. The musical segment of the show features a cast of celebrities joining the band singing "Everyday People".

Scarlett Johansson, Elon Musk, Kendrick Lamar

Episode 2 · 45 min

Scarlett Johansson, Elon Musk, Kendrick Lamar

Stephen explains the technical difficulties he experienced during the making of his first show. The Big Furry Hat. Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars (with Scarlett Johansson). Elon Musk discusses SpaceX and his other projects. Kendrick Lamar performed a medley of songs from his album 'To Pimp a Butterfly’.

Vice President Joe Biden, Travis Kalanick, Toby Keith

Episode 3 · 45 min

Vice President Joe Biden, Travis Kalanick, Toby Keith

Joe Biden and Stephen discuss how the tragic losses of family members affected their lives. Travis Kalanick discusses 'Uber. Toby Keith performed "Rum is the Reason" off his album '35 MPH Town’.

Amy Schumer, Stephen King, Troubled Waters (Paul Simon)

Episode 4 · 45 min

Amy Schumer, Stephen King, Troubled Waters (Paul Simon)

Stephen endorses Yesterday's Coffee. Amy Schumer discusses her new standup special, ‘Amy Schumer: Live at the Apollo’. Stephen Colbert's Unseen Mysteries of the Hidden Secrets. Stephen King discusses his new collection of short stories, ‘The Bazaar of Bad Dreams’. Troubled Waters performs "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard" with Stephen, as well as "American Tune" during the episode's outro.

Emily Blunt, Justice Stephen Breyer, The Dead Weather

Episode 5 · 45 min

Emily Blunt, Justice Stephen Breyer, The Dead Weather

Stephen faces off against Novak Djokovic. Stephen Colbert Gets All Up in Your Faith. Emily Blunt discusses 'Sicario’, in addition to having a vomit-off with Stephen. Justice Stephen Breyer discusses recent politics and his new book, 'The Court and the World’. The Dead Weather performs "I Feel Love (Every Million Miles)" from their album 'Dodge and Burn’.

Tim Cook, Jake Gyllenhaal, Run The Jewels with TV On The Radio

Episode 6 · 45 min

Tim Cook, Jake Gyllenhaal, Run The Jewels with TV On The Radio

The Hungry for Power Games (Rick Perry). Jake Gyllenhaal discusses 'Everest’. Tim Cook discusses the iPhone 6S. Run the Jewels & TV on the Radio perform "Angel Duster" from the album 'Run the Jewels 2’.

Kevin Spacey, Carol Burnett, Abbi Jacobson,  Ilana Glazer, Willie Nelson

Episode 7 · 45 min

Kevin Spacey, Carol Burnett, Abbi Jacobson, Ilana Glazer, Willie Nelson

Carol Burnett discusses 'The Carol Burnett Show’. Kevin Spacey discusses 'House of Cards’. Planet of the Apps. Willie Nelson & John Mellencamp discuss Willie's Reserve and Farm Aid, and perform "Night Life".

Trevor Noah, U.N. Ban Ki-Moon, Chris Stapleton

Episode 8 · 45 min

Trevor Noah, U.N. Ban Ki-Moon, Chris Stapleton

Trevor Noah discusses 'The Daily Show’ and the Republican Party presidential debate. Stephen launches his own lifestyle brand, Covetton House. Ban Ki-moon discusses recent politics. Chris Stapleton performs "Nobody to Blame" from his album 'Traveller’

Lupita Nyong'o, Senator Bernie Sanders, Christopher Wheeldon, Robert Fairchild and Leanne Cope

Episode 9 · 45 min

Lupita Nyong'o, Senator Bernie Sanders, Christopher Wheeldon, Robert Fairchild and Leanne Cope

Lupita Nyong'o discusses 'Eclipsed’ and ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’. Bernie Sanders discusses his presidential campaign. Christopher Wheeldon discusses ‘An American in Paris’, as Robert Fairchild and Leanne Cope perform a selection from the play.

Stephen Curry, Senator Ted Cruz, Don Henley

Episode 10 · 45 min

Stephen Curry, Senator Ted Cruz, Don Henley

Stephen Curry discusses 'NBA 2K16’. Stephen vs. Stephen (Stephen and Stephen Curry). Ted Cruz discusses his presidential campaign. Don Henley performs "Too Much Pride" from his album 'Cass County’.

Donald Trump, Dr. Ernest Moniz, Raury

Episode 11 · 45 min

Donald Trump, Dr. Ernest Moniz, Raury

The Hungry for Power Games (Scott Walker). Donald Trump discusses his presidential campaign. Trump or Colbert? Ernest Moniz discusses the Iran nuclear deal. Raury performs "Devil's Whisper" from his album ‘All We Need’.

Hugh Jackman, Hugh Evans, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Pearl Jam

Episode 12 · 45 min

Hugh Jackman, Hugh Evans, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Pearl Jam

Jon Batiste presents his "new book": ‘Underneath the Chuckles: Life, Laughs, Loss, Love and Learning’. Jackman and Evans discuss 'the Global Poverty Project. Senator Elizabeth Warren discusses the problems with the government. Pearl Jam discusses the Global Citizen Festival and performs "Mind Your Manners", plus a cover of "Rockin' in the Free World" joined by Stephen on vocals.

Andrew Sullivan, Maria Shriver, Jim Gaffigan, Archbishop Thomas Wenski, YMCA Jerusalem Youth Chorus, the Choir of St. Jean Baptiste

Episode 13 · 45 min

Andrew Sullivan, Maria Shriver, Jim Gaffigan, Archbishop Thomas Wenski, YMCA Jerusalem Youth Chorus, the Choir of St. Jean Baptiste

The Dope on the Pope. Jim Gaffigan, Maria Shriver, Andrew Sullivan and Archbishop Thomas Wenski discuss Pope Francis's visit to America and Catholicism. YMCA Jerusalem Youth Chorus and the Choir of St. Jean Baptiste perform a rendition of the Hoyt Axton/Three Dog Night song "Joy to the World".

Malala Yousafzai, Kerry Washington, The Arcs

Episode 14 · 45 min

Malala Yousafzai, Kerry Washington, The Arcs

Stephen Colbert's All-Inclusive Wedding Cake Toppers. Malala Yousafzai discusses the right to education for women and her new documentary, ‘He Named Me Malala’; she also performs a magic trick for Stephen. Kerry Washington discusses 'Scandal and the Global Citizen Festival. The Arcs performed "Outta My Mind" from their album 'Yours, Dreamily,’.

First Lady Michelle Obama, John Legend

Episode 15 · 45 min

First Lady Michelle Obama, John Legend

First Lady Michelle Obama discusses the "Let Girls Learn" initiative, her life and recent politics. Stephen Colbert's Who Am Me? (Stephen takes the MBTI). John Legend discusses the "FreeAmerica" initiative and performs a duet of "America the Beautiful" with Stephen.

Ellen Page, Jesse Eisenberg, Dominic Wilcox

Episode 16 · 45 min

Ellen Page, Jesse Eisenberg, Dominic Wilcox

Elliot Page discusses ‘Freeheld’ and LGBT progress. Jesse Eisenberg discusses his new collection of short stories, ‘Bream Gives Me Hiccups: And Other Stories’. Stephen Colbert Gets All Up in Your Faith. Stephen demonstrates Dominic Wilcox's inventions.

John Oliver, Evan Spiegel, Bill Withers, Ed Sheeran

Episode 17 · 45 min

John Oliver, Evan Spiegel, Bill Withers, Ed Sheeran

Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars (with Tom Hanks). John Oliver discusses ‘Last Week Tonight’. Evan Spiegel discusses Snapchat. Bill Withers and Ed Sheeran discuss Withers' induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as Sheeran performs "Ain't No Sunshine".

John Kerry, Claire Danes, PewDiePie

Episode 18 · 45 min

John Kerry, Claire Danes, PewDiePie

John Kerry discusses the Iran nuclear deal. Claire Danes discusses ‘Homeland’. PewDiePie discusses his YouTube channel and his new book, ‘This Book Loves You’.

Morgan Freeman, Ruth Wilson, Sean Murray

Episode 19 · 45 min

Morgan Freeman, Ruth Wilson, Sean Murray

Stephen Colbert's Cyborgasm. Morgan Freeman discusses ‘Madam Secretary’. Ruth Wilson discusses ‘The Affair’. Sean Murray demonstrates ‘No Man's Sky’.

Senator John McCain, Yo-Yo Ma, Misty Copeland

Episode 20 · 45 min

Senator John McCain, Yo-Yo Ma, Misty Copeland

Yo-Yo Ma sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Whole Foods Apologies. Senator John McCain discusses recent politics. Stephen Colbert's Who Am Me? (Stephen takes a polygraph test). Misty Copeland discusses her new documentary, ‘A Ballerina's Tale’. Copeland also performs the courante from Johann Sebastian Bach's "Cello Suite No. 2" with Ma. The Late Show celebrates Ma's 60th birthday.

Bill Clinton, Billy Eichner, Florence & the Machine

Episode 21 · 45 min

Bill Clinton, Billy Eichner, Florence & the Machine

Stephen Colbert's Pander Express. Bill Clinton discusses the Clinton Foundation, its projects, and the 2016 election. Billy Eichner discusses ‘Billy on the Street’. Florence and the Machine performs "What Kind of Man" from their album 'How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful’.

Gina Rodriguez, Ben Bernanke, Tame Impala

Episode 22 · 45 min

Gina Rodriguez, Ben Bernanke, Tame Impala

The Big Furry Hat. Gina Rodriguez discusses ‘Jane the Virgin’. Stephen Colbert's Esophagorge. Ben Bernanke discusses the 2008 financial crisis and his new book, ‘The Courage to Act’. Tame Impala performs "The Less I Know the Better" from their album 'Currents’.

Cate Blanchett, Brian Chesky, Dartmouth Football Dummy

Episode 23 · 45 min

Cate Blanchett, Brian Chesky, Dartmouth Football Dummy

Stephen Colbert's Digital Doo. Cate Blanchett discusses ‘Truth’. Brian Chesky discusses Airbnb. Buddy Teevens and Elliot Kastner of the Dartmouth Big Green demonstrate their Tackle Dummy.

James Corden, Shane Smith, Halsey

Episode 24 · 45 min

James Corden, Shane Smith, Halsey

Life Hacked. James Corden discusses ‘The Late Late Show’ and his appointment as Officer of the Order of the British Empire. Corden performs "Me and My Shadow" with Stephen. Shane Smith discusses VICE Media. Halsey performs "New Americana" from her album ‘Badlands’.

Carey Mulligan, Elvis Costello, Darlene Love

Episode 25 · 45 min

Carey Mulligan, Elvis Costello, Darlene Love

Stephen Colbert’s RejecTED Talks. Carey Mulligan discusses ‘Suffragette’ and the British women’s suffrage movement. Stephen takes a meeting with her producer. Elvis Costello discusses his new memoir, ‘Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink’, and his father’s influence. Darlene Love performs “Forbidden Nights”, from her album ‘Introducing Darlene Love’, with Costello.

Sarah Silverman, Elijah Wood, Symphony of the Goddesses

Episode 26 · 45 min

Sarah Silverman, Elijah Wood, Symphony of the Goddesses

Stephen Colbert’s Hot Takes. Sarah Silverman discusses ‘I Smile Back’ and reads bad jokes written by kids with Stephen. Elijah Wood talks ’The Lord of the Rings’ with Stephen and discusses ‘The Last Witch Hunter’. Orchestral performance by ‘The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses’.

Jack Black, Nick Woodman, Michelle Dorrance

Episode 27 · 45 min

Jack Black, Nick Woodman, Michelle Dorrance

Jack Black discusses his years with Tenacious D and Goosebumps. Black performs "My Kind of America" with Stephen. Nick Woodman discusses GoPro. Michelle Dorrance discusses her career and performs a tap dance, with Jon Batiste and Stay Human providing accompaniment.

Oprah Winfrey, Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor, Judith Hill

Episode 28 · 45 min

Oprah Winfrey, Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor, Judith Hill

Oprah Winfrey discusses spirituality with Stephen and ‘OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network)’. Stephen’s pre-show rituals. Judith Hill performs "Cry, Cry, Cry" from her album ’Back in Time’. Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor discuss ’Welcome to Night Vale’.

Jimmy Kimmel, Guillermo del Toro, Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston, Mia Wasikowska, Beach House

Episode 29 · 45 min

Jimmy Kimmel, Guillermo del Toro, Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston, Mia Wasikowska, Beach House

Jimmy Kimmel discusses ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ and his agent, same as Stephen’s, before having a cook-off. Guillermo Del Toro, Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston and Mia Wasikowska discuss ’Crimson Peak’. Beach House performs "One Thing" from their album ’Thank Your Lucky Stars’.

Sienna Miller, Melissa Benoist, Chance the Rapper

Episode 30 · 45 min

Sienna Miller, Melissa Benoist, Chance the Rapper

The Hungry for Power Games (Jim Webb and Lincoln Chafee), with a cameo appearance by Stanley Tucci. Miller discusses ‘Burnt’. Benoist discusses ‘Supergirl’. Chance the Rapper performs "Angels" from his mixtape ’Coloring Book’.

Hillary Clinton, Anthony Bourdain, Carrie Brownstein

Episode 31 · 45 min

Hillary Clinton, Anthony Bourdain, Carrie Brownstein

Lianne La Havas sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Hillary Clinton discusses her presidential campaign. Anthony Bourdain discusses ‘Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown’ and his new graphic novel, ’Get Jiro’. Carrie Brownstein discusses her new memoir, ‘Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl’.

Julianna Margulies, Jonathan Franzen, Alabama Shakes

Episode 32 · 45 min

Julianna Margulies, Jonathan Franzen, Alabama Shakes

Julianna Margulies discusses ‘The Good Wife’. Jonathan Franzen discusses ‘Purity’. Alabama Shakes performs "Joe" from their album ’Sound & Color’. Franzen reads Stephen a bedtime story as the episode’s outro.

Seth MacFarlane, Neil DeGrasse Tyson

Episode 33 · 45 min

Seth MacFarlane, Neil DeGrasse Tyson

Seth MacFarlane discusses his new album, ‘No One Ever Tells You’. Focus on the Universe. Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses ‘StarTalk’ and the latest scientific discoveries. MacFarlane performs "The One I Love (Belongs to Somebody Else)".

Charlie Rose, Stacy Schiff, Ghost

Episode 34 · 45 min

Charlie Rose, Stacy Schiff, Ghost

The Late Show celebrates Halloween. The Zombies sit in with the band and provide musical accompaniment. Cameo appearance by Rob Gronkowski. Charlie Rose comes out as Frankenstein and discusses ‘Charlie Rose’. Late Show Pumpking Carving Tips. Stacy Schiff comes out as a cat lady and discusses her new book, ‘The Witches: Salem, 1692’. Heavy metal band Ghost performs "Cirice" from their album ‘Meliora’, making their first appearance on a US TV show.

Allison Janney, Colin Quinn, Margaret Cho

Episode 35 · 45 min

Allison Janney, Colin Quinn, Margaret Cho

Allison Janney discusses ‘Mom’. Colin Quinn discusses ‘Colin Quinn: The New York Story’. Margaret Cho discusses her new special, ‘Psycho’, and performs "Lice" from her album ‘Cho Dependent’.

Antonio Banderas, Reed Hastings, John Irving

Episode 36 · 45 min

Antonio Banderas, Reed Hastings, John Irving

Stephen Colbert Gazes into the Infinet. Antonio Banderas discusses ‘The 33’. Reed Hastings discusses Netflix. John Irving discusses his works and his new book, ‘Avenue of Mysteries’, and reads Stephen a bedtime story as the episode’s outro.

Daniel Craig, Elizabeth Gilbert, Dr. Eugenia Cheng

Episode 37 · 45 min

Daniel Craig, Elizabeth Gilbert, Dr. Eugenia Cheng

The Hungry for Power Games (Lawrence Lessig). Daniel Craig discusses ‘Spectre’. Craig rents a new car. Elizabeth Gilbert discusses the creative process and her new book, ‘Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear’. Dr. Eugenia Cheng discusses baking and mathematics.

Bryan Cranston, Shamir

Episode 38 · 45 min

Bryan Cranston, Shamir

Stephen Colbert’s Hot Takes. Bryan Cranston discusses ‘Trumbo’. Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars (with Bryan Cranston). Jon Batiste and Stephen visit New Orleans. Shamir performs "On the Regular" from his album ‘Ratchet’.

Whoopi Goldberg, John Kasich, Glen Hansard

Episode 39 · 45 min

Whoopi Goldberg, John Kasich, Glen Hansard

Harry Potter and the Cauldron of Spoilers. Stephen Colbert’s RejecTED Talks. Whoopi Goldberg discusses ‘The View’ and her new book, ‘If Someone Says "You Complete Me", RUN!’. Governor John Kasich discusses his presidential campaign. Glen Hansard performs "Lowly Deserter" from his album ‘Didn’t He Ramble’.

Ethan Hawke, Claire McCaskill, Amy Klobuchar, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

Episode 40 · 45 min

Ethan Hawke, Claire McCaskill, Amy Klobuchar, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

Stacie Orrico sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Cameo appearance by Rainn Wilson. Ethan Hawke discusses the New York City Marathon and his new book, ‘Rules for a Knight’. Stephen Colbert’s Midnight Confessions. Senators Claire McCaskill and Amy Klobuchar discuss women in the United States Senate and their books, ‘Plenty Ladylike’ and ‘The Senator Next Door’. Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats perform "I Need Never Get Old" from their eponymous album.

Aziz Ansari, Shonda Rhimes, Bruce Campbell, Lucy Lawless

Episode 41 · 45 min

Aziz Ansari, Shonda Rhimes, Bruce Campbell, Lucy Lawless

Candy Crush Saga "movie clip" with Liam Neeson. Aziz Ansari discusses ‘Master of None’, with an appearance from his father. Shonda Rhimes discusses her new book, ‘Year of Yes’. Bruce Campbell and Lucy Lawless discuss ‘Ash vs. Evil Dead’.

Viola Davis, Brian Greene, George Ezra

Episode 42 · 45 min

Viola Davis, Brian Greene, George Ezra

Viola Davis discusses ‘How to Get Away with Murder’. Darlene Love and Stephen wishes Jon Batiste a happy birthday. Brian Greene discusses physics. George Ezra performs "Blame It on Me" from his album ‘Wanted on Voyage’.

Jennifer Connelly, Judd Apatow, The Internet

Episode 43 · 45 min

Jennifer Connelly, Judd Apatow, The Internet

An appearance from John Dickerson. Jennifer Connelly discusses ‘Shelter’. Judd Apatow discusses his comeback to standup comedy and his new book, ‘Sick in the Head’. The Internet performs "Under Control" from their album ‘Ego Death’.

Mark Ruffalo, John Cleese, Michael Flatley

Episode 44 · 45 min

Mark Ruffalo, John Cleese, Michael Flatley

Mark Ruffalo discusses ‘Spotlight’. The Big Furry Hat (with John Cleese). John Cleese discusses his career in comedy and his new book, ‘So, Anyway…’. Michael Flatley discusses ‘Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games’, followed by a tap dance performance. Stephen acknowledges the terrorists attacks in France in the episode’s outro.

Bill Maher, Florent Groberg, Shepard Fairey, Acro-Cats

Episode 45 · 45 min

Bill Maher, Florent Groberg, Shepard Fairey, Acro-Cats

Medal of Honor recipient Jack H. Jacobs discusses the terrorists attacks in France. Bill Maher discusses religion and the presidential election. Medal of Honor recipient Florent Groberg discusses the War in Afghanistan. Shepard Fairey discusses his art and his new book, ‘Covert to Overt’. A performance by The Acro-Cats.

Julianne Moore, Burt Reynolds, Public Image Ltd

Episode 46 · 45 min

Julianne Moore, Burt Reynolds, Public Image Ltd

CeeLo Green sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Julianne Moore discusses ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2’ and her new book, ‘Freckleface Strawberry’. Burt Reynolds discusses his acting career and his new book, ‘But Enough About Me’. Public Image Ltd performs "Double Trouble" from their album ‘What the World Needs Now…’.

Sharon Stone, Justin Theroux, James Taylor

Episode 47 · 45 min

Sharon Stone, Justin Theroux, James Taylor

The Hungry for Power Games (Bobby Jindal). Sharon Stone discusses ‘Agent X’. Justin Theroux discusses ‘The Leftovers’ and has an eyebrow acting contest with Stephen. James Taylor performs "Montana" from his album ‘Before This World’, an updated version of "Fire and Rain" with Stephen and a folk rendition of "La Marseillaise".

Jane Fonda, Andrew Lloyd Webber

Episode 48 · 45 min

Jane Fonda, Andrew Lloyd Webber

12-year-old Brandon Niederauer sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Jane Fonda discusses ‘Youth, Grace and Frankie’ and her career. Andrew Lloyd Webber discusses the musical and performs excerpts from his works with Stephen and Jon Batiste.

Michael Caine, Larry Wilmore, Boots

Episode 49 · 45 min

Michael Caine, Larry Wilmore, Boots

Vulfpeck sits in with the band and provides musical accompaniment. Michael Caine discusses ‘Youth’ and his career. Larry Wilmore discusses ‘The Nightly Show’ and his new book, ‘I’d Rather We Got Casinos’. Boots performs "C.U.R.E." from his album ‘AQUΛRIA’.

Sylvester Stallone, Ted Koppel, My Morning Jacket

Episode 50 · 45 min

Sylvester Stallone, Ted Koppel, My Morning Jacket

An appearance from 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Kyle Busch. The Late Show Presents: Thanksgiving Turkey Tips with Our Friends at Butterball. Sylvester Stallone discusses ‘Creed’ and ‘Rocky’. Ted Koppel discusses his new book, ‘Lights Out’. My Morning Jacket performs "Tropics" from their album ‘The Waterfall’.

Spike Lee, Andy Cohen, Carly Simon

Episode 51 · 45 min

Spike Lee, Andy Cohen, Carly Simon

Spike Lee discusses ‘Chi-Raq’. Andy Cohen discusses ‘Then and Now’ and his new book, ‘The Andy Cohen Diaries’. Carly Simon discusses her new memoir, ‘Boys in the Trees’ and performs "Mockingbird" with Stephen. Simon also performs "I Can’t Thank You Enough" from her greatest hits album ‘Songs from the Trees

Gloria Estefan, Eric Greitens, Jake Wood, Daniel Boulud

Episode 52 · 45 min

Gloria Estefan, Eric Greitens, Jake Wood, Daniel Boulud

The Late Show celebrates Thanksgiving. Gloria Estefan discusses ‘On Your Feet!’ and her Cuban heritage. Stephen says goodbye to Zobo, the Late Show Joke-Testing Ape. Eric Greitens and Jake Wood discuss ‘The Mission Continues’ and ‘Team Rubicon’. Daniel Boulud presents his new book, ‘Daniel: My French Cuisine’, and prepares turkeys with Stephen.

Steve Carell, Jennifer Hudson

Episode 53 · 45 min

Steve Carell, Jennifer Hudson

Victoria’s Secret Angels Adriana Lima, Behati Prinsloo and Taylor Hill eat buffalo wings. Steve Carell discusses ‘The Big Short’ and sings "Dance With Me" with Stephen. Jennifer Hudson discusses ‘The Color Purple’. Morgan Freeman’s announcer audition. Hudson and the cast of The Color Purple perform "Push Da Button".

Marion Cotillard, George Saunders, Joanna Newsom

Episode 54 · 45 min

Marion Cotillard, George Saunders, Joanna Newsom

Stephen’s J. R. R. Tolkien geekdom pays off. Marion Cotillard discusses ‘Macbeth’. Things That Sound Way More Intriguing When Said in French (with Marion Cotillard). George Saunders discusses his new book, ‘The Very Persistent Gappers of Frip’ and sings ‘Today Is A Beautiful Day, But Not For You’. Joanna Newsom performs "Leaving the City" from her album ‘Divers’. Saunders reads Stephen a bedtime story as the episode’s outro.

Michelle Dockery, Hugh Bonneville, Allen Leech, Adam McKay, Kurt Vile

Episode 55 · 45 min

Michelle Dockery, Hugh Bonneville, Allen Leech, Adam McKay, Kurt Vile

Michelle Dockery, Alan Bonneville and Allen Leech discuss ‘Downton Abbey’ and perform a scene with Stephen. Stephen changes a lightbulb outside the Ed Sullivan Theater. Adam McKay discusses ‘The Big Short’. Kurt Vile performs "Pretty Pimpin" from his album ‘B’lieve I’m Goin Down…’.

Bruce Willis, Michael Lewis, Lizzo

Episode 56 · 45 min

Bruce Willis, Michael Lewis, Lizzo

Jon Stewart makes an appearance to discuss the Zadroga Act. Stephen Colbert’s Midnight Confessions. Bruce Willis discusses ‘Misery’. Stephen doesn’t believe Willis does his own stunts and a fight ensues. Michael Lewis discusses ‘The Big Short’. Andrew Delbanco and Stephen ride a rollercoaster and discuss ‘Moby-Dick’. Lizzo performs "Ain’t I" from her album ‘Big Grrrl Small World’.

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ike Barinholtz, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings

Episode 57 · 45 min

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ike Barinholtz, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings

Lin-Manuel Miranda discusses ‘Hamilton’, New York and his influences. Miranda and Stephen present "Button! The American Musical". Ike Barinholtz discusses ‘Sisters’. Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings perform "8 Days (of Hanukkah)" from their album ‘It’s a Holiday Soul Party’.

Jennifer Lawrence, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Sleater-Kinney

Episode 58 · 45 min

Jennifer Lawrence, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Sleater-Kinney

Stephen says goodbye to oil. Jennifer Lawrence discusses ‘Joy’ and being human. Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars (with Jennifer Lawrence). Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses the presidential election. The Late Show Presents: Quotable Notables’ Quotables. Sleater-Kinney performs "Bury Our Friends" from their album ‘No Cities to Love’.

Quentin Tarantino, Jonathan Groff, Squeeze

Episode 59 · 45 min

Quentin Tarantino, Jonathan Groff, Squeeze

Stephen auditions as Han Solo (appearances by Harrison Ford and J. J. Abrams). Quentin Tarantino discusses ‘The Hateful Eight’ and his career. The Big Furry Hat. Jonathan Groff discusses ‘Hamilton’ and teaches Stephen his King George III walk. Squeeze performs "Happy Days" from their album ‘Cradle to the Grave’, with Jon Batiste & Stay Human providing musical accompaniment.

Robert De Niro, Daniel Gilbert, Henry Rollins

Episode 60 · 45 min

Robert De Niro, Daniel Gilbert, Henry Rollins

Hashtag: #SpoilerSpoilers. Robert De Niro discusses ‘Joy’ and his career. De Niro also enjoys a cold martini (and silence) with Stephen. Daniel Gilbert discusses his new book, ‘Stumbling on Happiness’. Henry Rollins discusses ‘He Never Died’ and performs A Very Rollins Christmas with Stephen.

Michael Moore, Samantha Power, Michael C. Hall, Lazarus

Episode 61 · 45 min

Michael Moore, Samantha Power, Michael C. Hall, Lazarus

Crunchy the Squirrel presents Oatie-O’s. Michael Moore discusses ‘Where to Invade Next’ and takes a more positive look at the world. Samantha Power discusses her position as Ambassador to the United Nations. Michael C. Hall discusses ‘Lazarus’. The Late Show Holiday Gift Guide. Hall and the cast of Lazarus perform the title track of the play.

Mandy Patinkin, Kayvon Beykpour, Leon Bridges

Episode 62 · 45 min

Mandy Patinkin, Kayvon Beykpour, Leon Bridges

The Late Show celebrates Christmas. Mandy Patinkin discusses ‘Homeland’ and has some thoughts on the world, fear and humanity. Christmas Party Apologies. Kayvon Beykpour discusses ‘Periscope’. Leon Bridges performs Sam Cooke’s "Jesus Gave Me Water".

SLSamuel L. Jackson, Olivia Hallisey

Episode 63 · 45 min

Samuel L. Jackson, Olivia Hallisey

Stephen welcomes actor Samuel L. Jackson, and Google Science Fair Winner Olivia Hallisey.

JKJohn Krasinski, Killer Mike, George Church, Foals

Episode 64 · 45 min

John Krasinski, Killer Mike, George Church, Foals

Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski, Hip Hop artist Killer Mike, geneticist George Church, and a musical performance by Foals.

JSJerry Seinfeld, Senator Rand Paul, Andra Day

Episode 65 · 45 min

Jerry Seinfeld, Senator Rand Paul, Andra Day

Stephen welcomes a stand-up performance by and interview with Jerry Seinfeld, Senator Rand Paul, plus a musical performance by Andra Day.

DLDamian Lewis, America Ferrera, FloydLittle's Double Dutch team

Episode 66 · 45 min

Damian Lewis, America Ferrera, FloydLittle's Double Dutch team

Stephen welcomes actor Damian Lewis, actress America Ferrera, plus a performance by FloydLittle's Double Dutch team.

MBMatthew Broderick, Sarah Parcak, Kacey Musgraves

Episode 67 · 45 min

Matthew Broderick, Sarah Parcak, Kacey Musgraves

Stephen welcomes actor Matthew Broderick, space archaeologist Sarah Parcak, plus a musical performance by Kacey Musgraves.

JLJane Lynch, Sec. Julian Castro, EL VY

Episode 68 · 45 min

Jane Lynch, Sec. Julian Castro, EL VY

Stephen welcomes actress Jane Lynch, from the the CBS comedy series "Angel From Hell"; Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro, and a musical performance by EL VY.

SRSaoirse Ronan, Jeremy Stoppelman, Laura Ricciardi & Moira Demos, James Bay

Episode 69 · 45 min

Saoirse Ronan, Jeremy Stoppelman, Laura Ricciardi & Moira Demos, James Bay

Stephen welcomes actress Saoirse Ronan, CEO of Yelp Jeremy Stoppelman, "Making a Murderer" Filmmakers Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos, and a musical performance by James Bay.

PGPaul Giamatti, Guerrilla Girls, J.B. Mauney

Episode 70 · 45 min

Paul Giamatti, Guerrilla Girls, J.B. Mauney

Stephen welcomes actor Paul Giamatti, artists Guerrilla Girls, and professional bull rider J.B. Mauney.

OMOlivia Munn, T.J. Miller, Father John Misty

Episode 71 · 45 min

Olivia Munn, T.J. Miller, Father John Misty

Stephen welcomes actress Olivia Munn, T.J Miller, and a musical performance by Father John Misty.

SKScott Kelly, Abby Wambach, Maria Bamford

Episode 72 · 45 min

Scott Kelly, Abby Wambach, Maria Bamford

Stephen welcomes astronaut Scott Kelly, U.S. Women's Soccer star Abby Wambach, and comedian Maria Bamford.

PHPatricia Heaton, Quincy Jones, Deray McKesson, Grace

Episode 73 · 45 min

Patricia Heaton, Quincy Jones, Deray McKesson, Grace

Stephen welcomes Patricia Heaton, Quincy Jones, Civil Rights Activist DeRay McKesson, and a musical performance by Grace.

CDCharlie Day, Colin Hanks, Margo Price

Episode 74 · 45 min

Charlie Day, Colin Hanks, Margo Price

Stephen welcomes Charlie Day, Colin Hanks from the CBS comedy series "Life in Pieces," and a musical performance by Margo Price.

JSJames Spader, Brandon Marshall, Sarah Koenig, Rev Run

Episode 75 · 45 min

James Spader, Brandon Marshall, Sarah Koenig, Rev Run

Stephen welcomes actor James Spader, New York Jets Wide Receiver Brandon Marshall, host and Executive Producer of "Serial" Podcast Sarah Koenig, and Rev Run.

CSChristian Slater, Josh Radnor, Iggy Pop

Episode 76 · 45 min

Christian Slater, Josh Radnor, Iggy Pop

Stephen welcomes actors Christian Slater and Josh Radnor and musician Iggy Pop.

STSteven Tyler, Gaby Hoffmann, Låpsley

Episode 77 · 45 min

Steven Tyler, Gaby Hoffmann, Låpsley

No synopsis available.

DRDonald Rumsfeld, Russell Westbrook, Jackson Browne

Episode 78 · 45 min

Donald Rumsfeld, Russell Westbrook, Jackson Browne

Stephen welcomes Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, Oklahoma City Thunder Point Guard Russell Westbrook, and a musical performance by Jackson Browne.

LFLaurence Fishburne, Michael Novacek, Lake Street Dive

Episode 79 · 45 min

Laurence Fishburne, Michael Novacek, Lake Street Dive

Stephen welcomes Laurence Fishburne, Michael Novacek, and a musical performance by Lake Street Dive.

CPChris Pine, Danielle Brooks, Jonah Reider, Baauer

Episode 80 · 45 min

Chris Pine, Danielle Brooks, Jonah Reider, Baauer

Stephen welcomes Chris Pine, actress Danielle Brooks, Columbia University student Jonah Reider, and a musical performance by Baauer.

JBJosh Brolin, John Dickerson, Erin Brockovich, Aubrie Sellers

Episode 81 · 45 min

Josh Brolin, John Dickerson, Erin Brockovich, Aubrie Sellers

Stephen welcomes Josh Brolin, John Dickers, host of CBS News's "Face the Nation"; Environmental Activist Erin Brockovich, and a musical performance by Aubrie Sellers.

JTJohn Travolta, Courtney B. Vance, Amy Cuddy, John Moreland

Episode 82 · 45 min

John Travolta, Courtney B. Vance, Amy Cuddy, John Moreland

Stephen welcomes John Travolta and Courtney B. Vance, author Amy Cuddy, and a musical performance John Moreland.

DSDavid Schwimmer, Joel Osteen, M. Ward

Episode 83 · 45 min

David Schwimmer, Joel Osteen, M. Ward

Stephen welcomes David Schwimmer, Pastor Joel Osteen, and a musical performance by M. Ward.

DPDr. Phil McGraw, Mark & Jay Duplass, Michael Eric Dyson, Anderson Paak and the Free Nationals

Episode 84 · 45 min

Dr. Phil McGraw, Mark & Jay Duplass, Michael Eric Dyson, Anderson Paak and the Free Nationals

Stephen welcomes Dr. Phil, creators of "Togetherness" Mark and Jay Duplass, author Michael Eric Dyson, and a musical performance by Anderson .Paak and the Free Nationals.

MSMichael Strahan, Samantha Bee, Wilco

Episode 85 · 45 min

Michael Strahan, Samantha Bee, Wilco

Stephen welcomes Michael Strahan, Samantha Bee, and a musical performance by Wilco.

BCBobby Cannavale, Donny Deutsch, Charles Kelley

Episode 86 · 45 min

Bobby Cannavale, Donny Deutsch, Charles Kelley

Stephen welcomes Bobby Cannavale; Advertising executive Donny Deutsch, and a musical performance by Charles Kelley.

TFTina Fey and Margot Robbie, Will Ferrell, Megyn Kelly, Key & Peele

Episode 87 · 45 min

Tina Fey and Margot Robbie, Will Ferrell, Megyn Kelly, Key & Peele

Stephen welcomes Tina Fey and Margot Robbie, Will Ferrell, Megyn Kelly, and Key & Peele.

BOBill O'Reilly, Eddie George, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

Episode 88 · 45 min

Bill O'Reilly, Eddie George, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

Stephen welcomes Bill O'Reilly, former NFL star Eddie George, and a musical performance by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis.

OWOlivia Wilde, Christiane Amanpour, Jon Batiste & Stay Human

Episode 89 · 45 min

Olivia Wilde, Christiane Amanpour, Jon Batiste & Stay Human

Stephen welcomes Olivia Wilde, Christiane Amanpour, and a musical performance by Jon Batiste & Stay Human.

BSBen Stiller, Bernie Sanders, Tao: Seventeen Samurai

Episode 90 · 45 min

Ben Stiller, Bernie Sanders, Tao: Seventeen Samurai

Stephen welcomes Ben Stiller, Senator Bernie Sanders, and a performance by Tao: Seventeen Samurai.

KGKelsey Grammer, Fred Armisen, Sarah McDaniel, Ty Segall and the Muggers

Episode 91 · 45 min

Kelsey Grammer, Fred Armisen, Sarah McDaniel, Ty Segall and the Muggers

Stephen welcomes Kelsey Grammer, Fred Armisen, “Playboy” cover girl Sarah McDaniel, and a musical performance by Ty Segall and the Muggers.

CFCraig Ferguson, Senator Cory Booker, Scott Waites

Episode 92 · 45 min

Craig Ferguson, Senator Cory Booker, Scott Waites

Stephen welcomes Craig Ferguson, Senator Cory Booker, and World Darts Champion Scott Waites.

ELEva Longoria, Abbi Jacobson & Ilana Glazer, Lucinda Williams

Episode 93 · 45 min

Eva Longoria, Abbi Jacobson & Ilana Glazer, Lucinda Williams

Stephen welcomes Eva Longoria, Abbi Jacobson & ilana Glazer, and a musical performance by Lucinda Williams.

KHKate Hudson, Governor John Kasich, Courtney Barnett

Episode 94 · 45 min

Kate Hudson, Governor John Kasich, Courtney Barnett

Stephen welcomes Kate Hudson, Governor John Kasich, and a musical performance by Courtney Barnett.

TLTea Leoni, Amanda Peet, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog

Episode 95 · 45 min

Tea Leoni, Amanda Peet, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog

Stephen welcomes actress Tea Leoni from the CBS drama series "Madam Secretary", Amanda Peet, and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog.

CHChelsea Handler, Zosia Mamet, The Lumineers

Episode 96 · 45 min

Chelsea Handler, Zosia Mamet, The Lumineers

Stephen welcomes Chelsea Handler, Zosia Mamet, and a musical performance by The Lumineers.

CACasey Affleck, Richard Dreyfuss, Mavis Staples

Episode 97 · 45 min

Casey Affleck, Richard Dreyfuss, Mavis Staples

Stephen welcomes Casey Affleck, Richard Dreyfuss, and an interview with and musical performance by Mavis Staples.

DMDebra Messing, Zachary Quinto, Violent Femmes

Episode 98 · 45 min

Debra Messing, Zachary Quinto, Violent Femmes

Stephen welcomes Debra Messing, Zachary Quinto, and a musical performance by Violent Femmes.

ABAdrien Brody, Danai Gurira, Brian Greene

Episode 99 · 45 min

Adrien Brody, Danai Gurira, Brian Greene

Stephen welcomes Adrien Brody, actress Danai Gurira from "The Walking Dead," and Physicist Brian Greene.

TDTim Daly, Graham Nash, Jason Isbell

Episode 100 · 45 min

Tim Daly, Graham Nash, Jason Isbell

Stephen welcomes Tim Daly from the CBS drama series “Madam Secretary," Singer-songwriter Graham Nash, and a musical performance by Jason Isbell .

SJSpike Jonze, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Jack Garratt

Episode 101 · 45 min

Spike Jonze, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Jack Garratt

Stephen welcomes Director Spike Jonze, Jeffrey Dean Morgan from the CBS drama series “The Good Wife” and a musical performance by Jack Garratt.

CTChrissy Teigen, Mike Birbiglia, Adam Savage

Episode 102 · 45 min

Chrissy Teigen, Mike Birbiglia, Adam Savage

Stephen welcomes Chrissy Teigen, comedian Mike Birbiglia, and Adam Savage of “MythBusters."

OSOctavia Spencer, John Stamos, Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, Lucius

Episode 103 · 45 min

Octavia Spencer, John Stamos, Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, Lucius

Stephen welcomes Octavia Spencer, the cast of “Fuller House”: John Stamos, Bob Saget and Dave Coulier, and a musical performance by Lucius.

CMChristopher Meloni, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Edward Byers, Ray LaMontagne

Episode 104 · 45 min

Christopher Meloni, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Edward Byers, Ray LaMontagne

Stephen welcomes Christopher Meloni, actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead;, Medal of Honor Recipient Edward Byers, and a musical performance by Ray LaMontagne.

WAWill Arnett, Charles Barkley, Max Greenfield

Episode 105 · 45 min

Will Arnett, Charles Barkley, Max Greenfield

Stephen welcomes Will Arnett, Charles Barkley, and actor Max Greenfield.

HMHelen Mirren, J.J. Abrams, DMA’S

Episode 106 · 45 min

Helen Mirren, J.J. Abrams, DMA’S

Stephen welcomes Helen Mirren, J.J. Abrams, and a musical performance by DMA'S.

SFSally Field, Jerrod Carmichael, Esperanza Spalding

Episode 107 · 45 min

Sally Field, Jerrod Carmichael, Esperanza Spalding

Stephen welcomes Sally Field, Jerrod Carmichael, and a musical performance by Esperanza Spalding.

AKAnna Kendrick, Loretta Lynch, Brian Fallon

Episode 108 · 45 min

Anna Kendrick, Loretta Lynch, Brian Fallon

Stephen welcomes Anna Kendrick, U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch, and a musical performance by Brian Fallon.

JDJeff Daniels, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Audra McDonald

Episode 109 · 45 min

Jeff Daniels, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Audra McDonald

Stephen welcomes Jeff Daniels, actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead, and Audra McDonald.

JOJohn Oliver, Jordan Spieth, New Order

Episode 110 · 45 min

John Oliver, Jordan Spieth, New Order

Stephen welcomes John Oliver, World #1 Golfer Jordan Spieth, and a musical performance by New Order.

SMSteve Martin & Edie Brickell, Shirley MacLaine, Gustavo Dudamel

Episode 111 · 45 min

Steve Martin & Edie Brickell, Shirley MacLaine, Gustavo Dudamel

Stephen welcomes Steve Martin & Edie Brickell, Shirley MacLaine, and an interview with Los Angeles Philharmonic conductor Gustavo Dudamel and performance with orchestra.

TJTheo James, Jussie Smollett, Laurie Anderson

Episode 112 · 45 min

Theo James, Jussie Smollett, Laurie Anderson

Stephen welcomes Theo James, Jussie Smollett, and a musical performance by Laurie Anderson.

WHWilliam H. Macy, Melissa Rauch, Isaac Mizrahi

Episode 113 · 45 min

William H. Macy, Melissa Rauch, Isaac Mizrahi

Stephen welcomes William H. Macy, Melissa Rauch, and Isaac Mizrahi.

THTom Hiddleston, Laura Benant, Frightened Rabbit

Episode 114 · 45 min

Tom Hiddleston, Laura Benant, Frightened Rabbit

Stephen welcomes Tom Hiddleston, Laura Benanti from the CBS drama series "Supergirl" and a musical performance by Frightened Rabbit.

ADAdam Driver, Rachel Bloom, Savages

Episode 115 · 45 min

Adam Driver, Rachel Bloom, Savages

Stephen welcomes Adam Driver, Rachel Bloom, and a musical performance by Savages.

Eric Stonestreet, Jason Jones, Elizabeth Warren

Episode 116 · 45 min

Eric Stonestreet, Jason Jones, Elizabeth Warren

An interview with Cartoon Donald Trump. Eric Stonestreet discusses 'Confirmation and Modern Family’. Jason Jones discusses 'The Detour’. Senator Elizabeth Warren discusses the presidential race.

SPSarah Paulson, Tatiana Maslany, Wynton Marsalis, Lil Buck, Jared Grimes

Episode 117 · 45 min

Sarah Paulson, Tatiana Maslany, Wynton Marsalis, Lil Buck, Jared Grimes

Stephen welcomes Sarah Paulson, Tatiana Maslany, and interview with and musical performance by Wynton Marsalis, Lil Buck, and Jared Grimes.

SBSteve Buscemi, Benjamin Walker, Broadway Cast of 'American Psycho'

Episode 118 · 45 min

Steve Buscemi, Benjamin Walker, Broadway Cast of 'American Psycho'

Stephen welcomes Steve Buscemi, actor Benjamin Walker, and a performance by the cast of Broadway's "American Psycho."

MPMatthew Perry, Nick Offerman, Explosions In The Sky, Parliament-Funkadelic

Episode 119 · 45 min

Matthew Perry, Nick Offerman, Explosions In The Sky, Parliament-Funkadelic

Stephen welcomes Matthew Perry from the CBS comedy series "The Odd Couple," Nick Offerman, a musical performance by Explosions In The Sky, and Parliament-Funkadelic sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

MMMelissa McCarthy, Ben Falcone, Arianna Huffington, BABYMETAL

Episode 120 · 45 min

Melissa McCarthy, Ben Falcone, Arianna Huffington, BABYMETAL

Stephen welcomes Melissa McCarthy & Ben Falcone, Arianna Huffington, and a musical performance by BABYMETAL.

AKAnna Kendrick, Sam Rockwell, David Duchovny, Autolux

Episode 121 · 45 min

Anna Kendrick, Sam Rockwell, David Duchovny, Autolux

Stephen welcomes Anna Kendrick & Sam Rockwell, David Duchovny, and a musical performance by Autolux.

MKMindy Kaling, Tituss Burgess, Ken Burns

Episode 122 · 45 min

Mindy Kaling, Tituss Burgess, Ken Burns

Stephen welcomes Mindy Kaling, Tituss Burgess, and filmmaker Ken Burns.

HCHillary Clinton, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Katharine McPhee, Sturgill Simpson, Wayne Shorter

Episode 123 · 45 min

Hillary Clinton, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Katharine McPhee, Sturgill Simpson, Wayne Shorter

Stephen welcomes Hillary Clinton, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Katharine McPhee from the CBS drama series "Scorpion," a musical performance by Sturgill Simpson, and Wayne Shorter sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

RPRep. Paul Ryan, Kevin Spacey, Thomas Middleditch, The Flaming Lips, Arturo Sandoval

Episode 124 · 45 min

Rep. Paul Ryan, Kevin Spacey, Thomas Middleditch, The Flaming Lips, Arturo Sandoval

Stephen welcomes Kevin Spacey, actor Thomas Middleditch, a musical performance by The Flaming Lips, and Arturo Sandoval sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

DQDennis Quaid, Matt Walsh, Charles Bradley, Tootie & Jimmy Heath

Episode 125 · 45 min

Dennis Quaid, Matt Walsh, Charles Bradley, Tootie & Jimmy Heath

Stephen welcomes Dennis Quaid, actor Matt Walsh, a musical performance by Charles Bradley, and Tootie & Jimmy Heath sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

THTom Hanks, Leslie Odom Jr., The Strumbellas, Roy Haynes

Episode 126 · 45 min

Tom Hanks, Leslie Odom Jr., The Strumbellas, Roy Haynes

Stephen welcomes Tom Hanks, Leslie Odom Jr., a musical performance by The Strumbellas, and Roy Haynes sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

JLJulia Louis-Dreyfus, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Sam Morril

Episode 127 · 45 min

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Sam Morril

Stephen welcomes Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and comedian Sam Morril.

MWMichelle Williams, Eddie Huang, Bob Mould

Episode 128 · 45 min

Michelle Williams, Eddie Huang, Bob Mould

Stephen welcomes Michelle Williams, Viceland's Eddie Huang, and a musical performance by Bob Mould.

JSJ.K. Simmons, Jane Krakowski, Chris Wallace

Episode 129 · 45 min

J.K. Simmons, Jane Krakowski, Chris Wallace

Stephen welcomes J.K. Simmons, Jane Krakowski, and Chris Wallace.

SSSusan Sarandon, David Tennant, Catfish and The Bottlemen

Episode 130 · 45 min

Susan Sarandon, David Tennant, Catfish and The Bottlemen

Stephen welcomes Susan Sarandon, actor David Tennant, and a musical performance by Catfish and The Bottlemen.

JMJulianna Margulies, Christine Baranski, Matt Czuchry, Hank Azaria, Phil Knight

Episode 131 · 45 min

Julianna Margulies, Christine Baranski, Matt Czuchry, Hank Azaria, Phil Knight

Stephen welcomes the cast of the CBS drama series "The Good Wife": Julianna Margulies, Christine Baranski, and Matt Czuchry, also Hank Azaria, and Nike Co-Founder and Chairman Phil Knight.

ACAnderson Cooper, Mark Feuerstein, Gwen Stefani

Episode 132 · 45 min

Anderson Cooper, Mark Feuerstein, Gwen Stefani

Stephen welcomes Anderson Cooper, Mark Feuerstein and a musical performance by Gwen Stefani.

BOBill O'Reilly, Morris Chestnut, Deerhunter

Episode 133 · 45 min

Bill O'Reilly, Morris Chestnut, Deerhunter

Stephen welcomes Bill O'Reilly, Morris Chestnut, and a musical performance by Deerhunter.

DJDakota Johnson, Sebastian Stan, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real

Episode 134 · 45 min

Dakota Johnson, Sebastian Stan, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real

Stephen welcomes Dakota Johnson, Sebastian Stan, and a musical performance by Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real.

AMAnthony Mackie, Rob Reiner, Maxwell

Episode 135 · 45 min

Anthony Mackie, Rob Reiner, Maxwell

Stephen welcomes Anthony Mackie, Rob Reiner, and a musical performance by Maxwell.

JJJudge Judy, Zac Posen, W. Kamau Bell

Episode 136 · 45 min

Judge Judy, Zac Posen, W. Kamau Bell

Stephen welcomes Judge Judy, Zac Posen and W. Kamau Bell.

LTLily Tomlin, Kumail Nanjiani, Ryan Hamilton

Episode 137 · 45 min

Lily Tomlin, Kumail Nanjiani, Ryan Hamilton

Stephen welcomes Lily Tomlin, actor Kumail Nanjiani, and a performance by stand-up comedian Ryan Hamilton.

KCKaley Cuoco, Dan Savage, The National

Episode 138 · 45 min

Kaley Cuoco, Dan Savage, The National

Stephen welcomes Kaley Cuoco from the CBS comedy series "The Big Bang Theory," author and podcast host Dan Savage, and a musical performance by The National.

CGChloe Grace Moretz, Katie Couric, Charlamagne Tha God

Episode 139 · 45 min

Chloe Grace Moretz, Katie Couric, Charlamagne Tha God

No synopsis available.

KBKate Beckinsale, B.J. Novak, Desiigner

Episode 140 · 45 min

Kate Beckinsale, B.J. Novak, Desiigner

No synopsis available.

RGRyan Gosling, Russell Crowe, Jessie Mueller, Animal Collective

Episode 141 · 45 min

Ryan Gosling, Russell Crowe, Jessie Mueller, Animal Collective

No synopsis available.

MBMatt Bomer, Zach Woods, Nick Griffin

Episode 142 · 45 min

Matt Bomer, Zach Woods, Nick Griffin

No synopsis available.

JSJason Sudeikis; Michael Weatherly from the CBS drama series "NCIS"; Megyn Kelly

Episode 143 · 45 min

Jason Sudeikis; Michael Weatherly from the CBS drama series "NCIS"; Megyn Kelly

No synopsis available.

AAAnthony Anderson; Eugene Levy & Catherine O'Hara; musical performance by Coldplay

Episode 144 · 45 min

Anthony Anderson; Eugene Levy & Catherine O'Hara; musical performance by Coldplay

No synopsis available.

JGJosh Gad; Gillian Jacobs; musical performance by Band of Horses

Episode 145 · 45 min

Josh Gad; Gillian Jacobs; musical performance by Band of Horses

No synopsis available.

RBRose Byrne; Bobby Flay; interview with and performance by Weird Al Yankovic

Episode 146 · 45 min

Rose Byrne; Bobby Flay; interview with and performance by Weird Al Yankovic

No synopsis available.

SRSeth Rogen; Krysten Ritter; musical performance by Wolf Parade

Episode 147 · 45 min

Seth Rogen; Krysten Ritter; musical performance by Wolf Parade

No synopsis available.

ECEmilia Clarke; Shiri Appleby; musical performance by Cynthia Erivo

Episode 148 · 45 min

Emilia Clarke; Shiri Appleby; musical performance by Cynthia Erivo

No synopsis available.

SHSean Hayes; Brooklyn Decker; Lewis Black

Episode 149 · 45 min

Sean Hayes; Brooklyn Decker; Lewis Black

No synopsis available.

JMJames McAvoy; Nick Swardson; Physicist Brian Greene

Episode 150 · 45 min

James McAvoy; Nick Swardson; Physicist Brian Greene

No synopsis available.

LCLizzy Caplan; Neil Young; Mike Epps

Episode 151 · 45 min

Lizzy Caplan; Neil Young; Mike Epps

No synopsis available.

RJRashida Jones; musical performance by The Struts

Episode 152 · 45 min

Rashida Jones; musical performance by The Struts

No synopsis available.

JCJames Corden, host of CBS's "The Late Late Show"; Scott Speedman; musical performance by Death Cab for Cutie

Episode 153 · 45 min

James Corden, host of CBS's "The Late Late Show"; Scott Speedman; musical performance by Death Cab for Cutie

No synopsis available.

JLJude Law; Norman Reedus; musical performance by Hundred Waters with Skrillex featuring Chance the Rapper

Episode 154 · 45 min

Jude Law; Norman Reedus; musical performance by Hundred Waters with Skrillex featuring Chance the Rapper

No synopsis available.

LLLaura Linney; John Leguizamo; musical performance by Gary Clark Jr.; Paula Robison sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

Episode 155 · 45 min

Laura Linney; John Leguizamo; musical performance by Gary Clark Jr.; Paula Robison sitting in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.

No synopsis available.

PWPatrick Wilson; Gayle King; Gary Johnson & William Weld

Episode 156 · 45 min

Patrick Wilson; Gayle King; Gary Johnson & William Weld

No synopsis available.

DDDavid Duchovny; Aaron Tveit from the CBS drama series "BrainDead"; Juggler Alexander Koblikov

Episode 157 · 45 min

David Duchovny; Aaron Tveit from the CBS drama series "BrainDead"; Juggler Alexander Koblikov

No synopsis available.

BOBill O'Reilly; Anna Chlumsky; Aesop Rock

Episode 158 · 45 min

Bill O'Reilly; Anna Chlumsky; Aesop Rock

No synopsis available.

DRDaniel Radcliffe; George Lopez; musical performance by HINDS

Episode 159 · 45 min

Daniel Radcliffe; George Lopez; musical performance by HINDS

No synopsis available.

LHLiam Hemsworth; Ana Gasteyer; stand-up comedy performance by Paul Mecurio

Episode 160 · 45 min

Liam Hemsworth; Ana Gasteyer; stand-up comedy performance by Paul Mecurio

No synopsis available.

DLDemi Lovato & Nick Jonas; Amy Ryan; musical performance by Nick Jonas

Episode 161 · 45 min

Demi Lovato & Nick Jonas; Amy Ryan; musical performance by Nick Jonas

No synopsis available.

APAaron Paul; Michael Ian Black; Silversun Pickups

Episode 162 · 45 min

Aaron Paul; Michael Ian Black; Silversun Pickups

No synopsis available.

ASAlexander Skarsgård, Natasha Leggero, Ziggy Marley

Episode 163 · 45 min

Alexander Skarsgård, Natasha Leggero, Ziggy Marley

No synopsis available.

APAubrey Plaza; Hugh Dancy; Andrew Zimmern

Episode 164 · 45 min

Aubrey Plaza; Hugh Dancy; Andrew Zimmern

No synopsis available.

UAUzo Aduba; Neil DeGrasse Tyson; Adia Victoria

Episode 165 · 45 min

Uzo Aduba; Neil DeGrasse Tyson; Adia Victoria

No synopsis available.

BSBernie Sanders, Paul Dano, Rascal Flatts

Episode 166 · 45 min

Bernie Sanders, Paul Dano, Rascal Flatts

No synopsis available.

KHKevin Hart, Taylor Schilling, RuPaul Charles

Episode 167 · 45 min

Kevin Hart, Taylor Schilling, RuPaul Charles

No synopsis available.

KLKevin Love; Jenny Slate; Dierks Bentley

Episode 168 · 45 min

Kevin Love; Jenny Slate; Dierks Bentley

No synopsis available.

TBTom Brokaw; Sarah & Erin Foster; Bibi Bourelly

Episode 169 · 45 min

Tom Brokaw; Sarah & Erin Foster; Bibi Bourelly

No synopsis available.

SLSamuel L. Jackson; Julie Klausner; ScHoolboy Q

Episode 170 · 45 min

Samuel L. Jackson; Julie Klausner; ScHoolboy Q

No synopsis available.

EKEllie Kemper; Patrick Fugit; We Are Scientists

Episode 171 · 45 min

Ellie Kemper; Patrick Fugit; We Are Scientists

No synopsis available.

ZQZachary Quinto; Natasha Lyonne; 2 Chainz

Episode 172 · 45 min

Zachary Quinto; Natasha Lyonne; 2 Chainz

No synopsis available.

BCBryan Cranston, Busy Philipps, Blink-182

Episode 173 · 45 min

Bryan Cranston, Busy Philipps, Blink-182

No synopsis available.

NHNicholas Hoult; John Turturro; Bret Baier; Young Greatness

Episode 174 · 45 min

Nicholas Hoult; John Turturro; Bret Baier; Young Greatness

No synopsis available.

BBBenjamin Bratt; Rob Corddry; The Shelters

Episode 175 · 45 min

Benjamin Bratt; Rob Corddry; The Shelters

No synopsis available.

BMBill Maher; Michael K. Williams; Parquet Courts

Episode 176 · 45 min

Bill Maher; Michael K. Williams; Parquet Courts

No synopsis available.

CRCharlie Rose, Gayle King & Norah O'Donnell, DeRay Mckesson, Bonnie McFarlane

Episode 177 · 45 min

Charlie Rose, Gayle King & Norah O'Donnell, DeRay Mckesson, Bonnie McFarlane

No synopsis available.

RZRNC, Zoe Saldana, Jennifer Saunders, Ron Suskind

Episode 178 · 45 min

RNC, Zoe Saldana, Jennifer Saunders, Ron Suskind

No synopsis available.

RKRNC, Keegan-Michael Key, Kathryn Hahn, Jenny Lewis & NAF

Episode 179 · 45 min

RNC, Keegan-Michael Key, Kathryn Hahn, Jenny Lewis & NAF

No synopsis available.

RTRNC, Tony Goldwyn, Mark Cuban, Lewis Black, Cory Kahaney, Wyclef Jean

Episode 180 · 45 min

RNC, Tony Goldwyn, Mark Cuban, Lewis Black, Cory Kahaney, Wyclef Jean

No synopsis available.

RSRNC, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Billy Eichner, Cory Kahaney

Episode 181 · 45 min

RNC, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Billy Eichner, Cory Kahaney

No synopsis available.

JSJennifer Saunders

Episode 182 · 45 min

Jennifer Saunders

No synopsis available.

DADNC, Allison Janney, Anthony Weiner, Ryan Adams

Episode 183 · 45 min

DNC, Allison Janney, Anthony Weiner, Ryan Adams

No synopsis available.

DJDNC, Jeff Daniels, Bassem Youssef, Aurora

Episode 184 · 45 min

DNC, Jeff Daniels, Bassem Youssef, Aurora

No synopsis available.

DJDNC, John Oliver, Jai Courtney, Charlamagne Tha God, DMC

Episode 185 · 45 min

DNC, John Oliver, Jai Courtney, Charlamagne Tha God, DMC

No synopsis available.

DADNC, Abbi Jacobson, Ilana Glazer, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Eric Andre

Episode 186 · 45 min

DNC, Abbi Jacobson, Ilana Glazer, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Eric Andre

No synopsis available.

DHDNC Highlights

Episode 187 · 45 min

DNC Highlights

No synopsis available.

VDViola Davis; Simon Helberg; Declan McKenna

Episode 188 · 45 min

Viola Davis; Simon Helberg; Declan McKenna

No synopsis available.

WSWill Smith; Logan Lerman; Tony Bennett

Episode 189 · 45 min

Will Smith; Logan Lerman; Tony Bennett

No synopsis available.

JCJohn Cena; Scott Eastwood; Aaron Neville

Episode 190 · 45 min

John Cena; Scott Eastwood; Aaron Neville

No synopsis available.

JDJamie Dornan, Javier Muñoz, Malcolm Gladwell, The O'Jays

Episode 191 · 45 min

Jamie Dornan, Javier Muñoz, Malcolm Gladwell, The O'Jays

No synopsis available.

DKDiane Kruger; Mark Normand; Ibtihaj Muhammad

Episode 192 · 45 min

Diane Kruger; Mark Normand; Ibtihaj Muhammad

No synopsis available.

ASAmy Schumer; Omari Hardwick; Michaela Watkins

Episode 193 · 45 min

Amy Schumer; Omari Hardwick; Michaela Watkins

No synopsis available.

RMRami Malek, Tika Sumpter, Parker Sawyers, Diana Gordon

Episode 194 · 45 min

Rami Malek, Tika Sumpter, Parker Sawyers, Diana Gordon

No synopsis available.

ACAnderson Cooper, Edgar Ramirez, Kip Moore

Episode 195 · 45 min

Anderson Cooper, Edgar Ramirez, Kip Moore

No synopsis available.

STSenator Tim Kaine, Tony Hale, Car Seat Headrest

Episode 196 · 45 min

Senator Tim Kaine, Tony Hale, Car Seat Headrest

No synopsis available.

RWRachel Weisz; Kevin Smith; Spike Feresten

Episode 197 · 45 min

Rachel Weisz; Kevin Smith; Spike Feresten

No synopsis available.

RARiz Ahmed; Pedro Pascal; Angel Olsen

Episode 198 · 45 min

Riz Ahmed; Pedro Pascal; Angel Olsen

No synopsis available.

JKJohn Krasinski; Adam Brody; St. Paul and The Broken Bones

Episode 199 · 45 min

John Krasinski; Adam Brody; St. Paul and The Broken Bones

No synopsis available.

CSChristian Slater, Congressman John Lewis, Chris Geere

Episode 200 · 45 min

Christian Slater, Congressman John Lewis, Chris Geere

No synopsis available.

LWLarry Wilmore; Chris Noth; Sampha

Episode 201 · 45 min

Larry Wilmore; Chris Noth; Sampha

No synopsis available.

AAActress Anna Gunn; journalist John Dickerson; inventor Simone Giertz.

Episode 202 · 45 min

Actress Anna Gunn; journalist John Dickerson; inventor Simone Giertz.

Actress Anna Gunn; journalist John Dickerson; inventor Simone Giertz.