E1 - 10/2/23 (Neil deGrasse Tyson, Louis Cato)

Aired: October 02, 2023

Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a musical performance by Louis Cato.

E2 - 10/3/23 (John Oliver, boygenius)

Aired: October 03, 2023

Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by boygenius.

E3 - 10/4/23 (Anderson Cooper, Japanese Breakfast)

Aired: October 04, 2023

Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper and a musical performance by Japanese Breakfast.

E4 - 10/5/23 (Bob Odenkirk, Fortune Feimster)

Aired: October 05, 2023

Stephen welcomes actor Bob Odenkirk and comedian Fortune Feimster.

E5 - 10/9/23 (Arnold Schwarzenegger, Metric)

Aired: October 09, 2023

Stephen welcomes actor Arnold Schwarzenegger and a performance by Metric.

E6 - 10/10/23 (Kerry Washington, Maxwell Frost)

Aired: October 10, 2023

Stephen welcomes actress Kerry Washington and US Representative Maxwell Frost.

E7 - 10/11/23 (John Fetterman, Melissa Villasenor)

Aired: October 11, 2023

Stephen welcomes Senator John Fetterman and actress Melissa Villaseñor.

E8 - 10/12/23 (John Mulaney, Darius Rucker)

Aired: October 12, 2023

Stephen welcomes comic John Mulaney and a musical performance by Darius Rucker.

E9 - 10/16/23 (Jada Pinkett Smith, Ricky Velez)

Aired: October 16, 2023

Stephen welcomes actress Jada Pinkett Smith and comic Ricky Velez.

E10 - 10/23/23 (Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez, Arlo Parks)

Aired: October 23, 2023

Stephen welcomes actors Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez and a musical performance by Arlo Parks.

E11 - 10/24/23 (Jim Gaffigan, Caroline Polachek)

Aired: October 24, 2023

Stephen welcomes comic Jim Gaffigan and a musical performance by Caroline Polachek.

E12 - 10/25/23 (Talking Heads, Mae Martin)

Aired: October 25, 2023

Stephen welcomes rock band Talking Heads and actor Mae Martin.

E13 - 10/26/23 (Keegan-Michael Key, Elle Key, John Carpenter)

Aired: October 26, 2023

Stephen welcomes actor Keegan-Michael Key, producer Elle Key and filmmaker John Carpenter.

E14 - 10/30/23 (Henry Winkler, Melissa Etheridge)

Aired: October 30, 2023

Stephen welcomes actor Henry Winkler and singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge.

E15 - 10/31/23 (John Dickerson, Alex Newell)

Aired: October 31, 2023

Stephen welcomes journalist John Dickerson with a musical performance by Alex Newell.

E16 - 11/1/23 (Adam Kinzinger, Willie Nelson)

Aired: November 01, 2023

Stephen welcomes former United States Representative Adam Kinzinger and a musical performance by Willie Nelson.

E17 - 11/2/23 (Pete Buttigieg, Willie Nelson)

Aired: November 02, 2023

Stephen welcomes transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg and singer Willie Nelson.

E18 - 11/13/23 (Barbra Streisand)

Aired: November 13, 2023

Stephen welcomes singer Barbra Streisand.

E19 - 11/14/23 (Rachel Maddow, Gracie Abrams)

Aired: November 14, 2023

Stephen welcomes TV host Rachel Maddow and a musical performance by Gracie Abrams.

E20 - 11/15/23 (Paul Giamatti, Tom Blyth)

Aired: November 15, 2023

Stephen welcomes actor Paul Giamatti and actor Tom Blyth.

E21 - 11/16/23 (Jonathan Karl, Maria Bamford)

Aired: November 16, 2023

Stephen welcomes journalist Jonathan Karl and comic Maria Bamford.

E22 - 11/20/23 (David Letterman, The National)

Aired: November 20, 2023

Stephen welcomes television host David Letterman and a musical performance by The National.

E23 - 11/21/23 (Bradley Cooper, José Andrés)

Aired: November 21, 2023

Stephen welcomes actor Bradley Cooper and chef José Andrés.

E24 - 11/22/23 (Peter Dinklage, Tig Notaro)

Aired: November 22, 2023

Stephen welcomes actor Peter Dinklage and comic Tig Notaro.

E25 - 12/11/23 (Liz Cheney, Olivia Rodrigo)

Aired: December 11, 2023

Stephen welcomes former Representative Liz Cheney and a musical performance by Olivia Rodrigo.

E26 - 12/12/23 (Taraji P. Henson, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit)

Aired: December 12, 2023

Actress Taraji P. Henson; Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit perform.

E27 - 12/13/24 (Jason Momoa, Robert Smigel)

Aired: December 13, 2023

Actor Jason Momoa; comic Robert Smigel.

E28 - 12/14/23 (Greta Gerwig, Andrew Scott)

Aired: December 14, 2023

Stephen welcomes director Greta Gerwig and actor Andrew Scott.

E29 - 12/18/23 (Kenan Thompson, Olivia Rodrigo, Evie Colbert)

Aired: December 18, 2023

Stephen welcomes actor Kenan Thompson, a musical performance by Olivia Rodrigo, and First Drafts with Evie Colbert.

E30 - 12/19/23 (Adam Driver, Jon Batiste)

Aired: December 19, 2023

Stephen welcomes actor Adam Driver plus an interview with and musical performance by Jon Batiste.

E31 - 12/20/23 (Nicki Minaj, Liam Neeson)

Aired: December 20, 2023

Stephen welcomes rapper Nicki Minaj and The Indict-mare Before Christmas narrated by Liam Neeson.

E32 - 12/21/23 (Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen)

Aired: December 21, 2023

Stephen welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper, TV host Andy Cohen, and a musical performance by Louis Cato with the Late Show Band.

E33 - 1/8/24 (Barbra Streisand, Taylor Tomlinson)

Aired: January 08, 2024

Stephen welcomes comic/TV host Taylor Tomlinson and Barbra Streisand takes the Colbert Questionert.

E34 - 1/9/24 (Gayle King, Charles Barkley, Ebon Moss-Bachrach)

Aired: January 09, 2024

Stephen welcomes journalist Gayle King, former professional basketball player Charles Barkley, and actor Ebon Moss-Bachrach.

E35 - 1/10/24 (America Ferrera, Reneé Rapp)

Aired: January 10, 2024

Stephen welcomes actress America Ferrera and singer-songwriter Reneé Rapp.

E36 - 1/11/24 (Emily Blunt, Colman Domingo)

Aired: January 11, 2024

Stephen welcomes actress Emily Blunt, actor Colman Domingo, and John Scofield sits in with Louis Cato & the Late Show Band.

E37 - 1/16/24 (Nicki Minaj, Jeff Tweedy, Daniel Caesar, Taylor Tomlinson)

Aired: January 16, 2024

Stephen welcomes musician Jeff Tweedy and a musical performance by Daniel Caesar and a special appearance by Taylor Tomlinson.

E38 - 1/17/24 (Clive Owen, Juno Temple, The Last Dinner Party)

Aired: January 17, 2024

Stephen welcomes actor Clive Owen, actress Juno Temple and a musical performance by The Last Dinner Party.

E39 - 1/18/24 (Common, Steven Wright)

Aired: January 18, 2024

Stephen welcomes rapper Common and comic Steven Wright.

E40 - 1/22/24 (Trevor Noah, Ruby Bridges)

Aired: January 22, 2024

Stephen welcomes comic Trevor Noah and American civil rights activist Ruby Bridges.

E41 - 1/23/24 (André 3000, Jelani Cobb)

Aired: January 23, 2024

Stephen welcomes rapper André 3000 and author Jelani Cobb.

E42 - 1/24/24 (Austin Butler, Kingsley Ben-Adir)

Aired: January 24, 2024

Stephen welcomes actor Austin Butler and actor Kingsley Ben-Adir.

E43 - 1/25/24 (Martin Scorsese, Future Islands)

Aired: January 25, 2024

Stephen welcomes filmmaker Martin Scorsese with a performance by Future Islands.

E44 - 1/29/24 (Bryan Cranston, Michele Norris)

Aired: January 29, 2024

Stephen welcomes actor Bryan Cranston and journalist Michele Norris.

E45 - 1/30/24 (Emma Stone, Jaime Harrison)

Aired: January 30, 2024

Stephen welcomes actress Emma Stone and Democratic National Committee chair Jaime Harrison.

E46 - 1/31/24 (Demi Moore, Paul Walter Hauser)

Aired: January 31, 2024

Stephen welcomes actress Demi Moore and actor Paul Walter Hauser.

E47 - 2/1/24 (John Cena, Kwame Alexander, Asake)

Aired: February 01, 2024

Stephen welcomes actor John Cena, writer Kwame Alexander and a musical performance by Asake.

E48 - 2/5/24 (Elizabeth Warren, Usama Siddiquee)

Aired: February 05, 2024

Stephen welcomes Senator Elizabeth Warren and comic Usama Siddiquee.

E49 - 2/6/24 (Joy-Ann Reid, A'ja Wilson)

Aired: February 06, 2024

Stephen welcomes journalist Joy-Ann Reid and basketball player A'ja Wilson.

E50 - 2/7/24 (Christopher Nolan)

Aired: February 07, 2024

Stephen welcomes filmmaker Christopher Nolan.

E51 - 2/8/24 (André 3000, Justin Hartley)

Aired: February 08, 2024

Stephen welcomes rapper André 3000 and actor Justin Hartley.

E52 - 2/11/24 (John Krasinski, Ryan Gosling, Jon Stewart)

Aired: February 11, 2024

Stephen welcomes actor John Krasinski, actor Ryan Gosling, with a special appearance by Jon Stewart.

E53 - 2/12/24 (John Oliver, Killer Mike)

Aired: February 12, 2024

Stephen welcomes TV host John Oliver and a musical performance by Killer Mike.

E54 - 2/13/24 (Matt Damon, Danielle Pinnock)

Aired: February 13, 2024

Stephen welcomes actor Matt Damon and actress Danielle Pinnock.

E55 - 2/14/24 (Mark Wahlberg, Lily Gladstone)

Aired: February 14, 2024

Stephen welcomes actor Mark Wahlberg and actress Lily Gladstone.

E56 - 2/15/24 (Billy Joel, Chappell Roan)

Aired: February 15, 2024

Stephen welcomes singer Billy Joel and a musical performance by Chappell Roan.

E57 - 2/26/24 (Arnold Schwarzenegger, Julio Torres)

Aired: February 26, 2024

Stephen welcomes actor Julio Torres.

E58 - 2/27/24 (Josh Brolin, Amanda Gorman, Jan Vogler)

Aired: February 27, 2024

Stephen welcomes actor Josh Brolin and Amanda Gorman & Jan Vogler.

E59 - 2/28/24 (Chris Hayes, Carrie Preston)

Aired: February 28, 2024

Stephen welcomes journalist Chris Hayes and actress Carrie Preston.

E60 - 2/29/24 (Rebecca Ferguson, Denis Villeneuve)

Aired: February 29, 2024

Stephen welcomes actress Rebecca Ferguson and filmmaker Denis Villeneuve.

E61 - 3/4/24 (RuPaul, Yuval Noah Harari)

Aired: March 04, 2024

Stephen welcomes TV personality RuPaul and author Yuval Noah Harari.

E62 - 3/5/24 (Sen. Bernie Sanders, Bleachers)

Aired: March 05, 2024

Stephen welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders and a musical performance by Bleachers.

E63 - 3/6/24 (Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ariel Elias)

Aired: March 06, 2024

Stephen welcomes astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and a stand up performance by Ariel Elias.

E64 - 3/7/24 (John Dickerson, De La Soul)

Aired: March 07, 2024

Stephen welcomes political analyst John Dickerson and a musical performance by De La Soul.

E65 - 3/11/24 (Kristen Stewart, Tom Hollander)

Aired: March 11, 2024

Stephen welcomes actress Kristen Stewart and actor Tom Hollander.

E66 - 3/12/24 (Diane Lane, Patton Oswalt)

Aired: March 12, 2024

Stephen welcomes actress Diane Lane and actor Patton Oswalt.

E67 - 3/13/24 (Paul Rudd, Cecilia Vega)

Aired: March 13, 2024

Stephen welcomes actor Paul Rudd and journalist Cecilia Vega.

E68 - 3/14/24 (Paul Simon)

Aired: March 14, 2024

Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Paul Simon.

E69 - 3/25/24 (Stephen Breyer, Justin Thomas)

Aired: March 25, 2024

Stephen welcomes justice Stephen Breyer and professional golfer Justin Thomas.

E70 - 3/26/24 (Carol Burnett, Waxahatchee featuring MJ Lenderman)

Aired: March 26, 2024

Stephen welcomes actress Carol Burnett and a musical performance by Waxahatchee & MJ Lenderman.

E71 - 3/27/24 (Liam Neeson, Fareed Zakaria)

Aired: March 27, 2024

Stephen welcomes actor Liam Neeson and journalist Fareed Zakaria.

E72 - 4/1/24 (Matt Damon, Hannah Waddingham)

Aired: April 01, 2024

Stephen welcomes actress Hannah Waddingham and Matt Damon takes The Colbert Questionert.

E73 - 4/2/24 (Savannah Guthrie, Tim Blake Nelson)

Aired: April 02, 2024

Stephen welcomes journalist Savannah Guthrie and actor Tim Blake Nelson.

E74 - 4/3/24 (Gillian Anderson, Sonequa Martin-Green, Remi Wolf)

Aired: April 03, 2024

Stephen welcomes actress Gillian Anderson, actress Sonequa Martin-Green, and a musical performance by Remi Wolf.

E75 - 4/4/24 (Steve Buscemi, Henry Louis Gates Jr.)

Aired: April 04, 2024

Stephen welcomes actor Steve Buscemi and literary critic Henry Louis Gates Jr.

E76 - 4/8/24 (Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Tyla)

Aired: April 08, 2024

Stephen welcomes Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and a musical performance by Tyla.

E77 - 4/9/24 (Maren Morris, Demetri Martin)

Aired: April 09, 2024

Stephen welcomes singer Maren Morris and actor Demetri Martin.

E78 - We 4/10/24 (Christiane Amanpour, Wilmer Valderrama)

Aired: April 10, 2024

Stephen welcomes journalist Christiane Amanpour and actor Wilmer Valderrama.

E79 - 4/15/24 (Salman Rushdie, Anna Sawai, Terence Blanchard)

Aired: April 15, 2024

Stephen welcomes author Salman Rushdie, actress Anna Sawai, and Terence Blanchard sits in with Louis Cato & the Late Show Band.

E80 - 4/16/24 (Orlando Bloom, George Takei, Maggie Rogers)

Aired: April 16, 2024

Stephen welcomes actor Orlando Bloom, actor George Takei, and a musical performance by Maggie Rogers.

E81 - 4/17/24 (John Lithgow, Doris Kearns Goodwin)

Aired: April 17, 2024

Stephen welcomes actor John Lithgow and historian Doris Kearns Goodwin.

E82 - 4/18/24 (Sandra Oh, Reid Scott, Daniel Radcliffe)

Aired: April 18, 2024

Stephen welcomes actress Sandra Oh, actor Reid Scott, and actor Daniel Radcliffe.

E83 - 4/29/24 (Jean Smart, Gayle Rankin)

Aired: April 29, 2024

Stephen welcomes actress Jean Smart and actress Gayle Rankin.

E84 - 4/30/24 (Jeff Daniels, Hannah Einbinder, Béla Fleck)

Aired: April 30, 2024

Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Daniels, comic Hannah Einbinder, and Béla Fleck sits in with Louis Cato & the Late Show Band.

E85 - 5/1/24 (Carol Burnett, Phil Keoghan, Jacob Collier)

Aired: May 01, 2024

Stephen welcomes TV host Phil Keoghan, a musical performance by Jacob Collier, and Carol Burnett takes “The Colbert Questionert.”

E86 - 5/2/24 (John Leguizamo, Laura Coates)

Aired: May 02, 2024

Stephen welcomes actor John Leguizamo and attorney Laura Coates.

E87 - 5/6/24 (Ethan Hawke, Cedric the Entertainer)

Aired: May 06, 2024

Stephen welcomes actor Ethan Hawke and actor Cedric the Entertainer.

E88 - 5/7/24 (Tiffany Haddish, Meredith Scardino)

Aired: May 07, 2024

Stephen welcomes actress Tiffany Haddish and screenwriter Meredith Scardino.

E89 - 5/8/24 (Jen Psaki, Elyanna)

Aired: May 08, 2024

Stephen welcomes political analyst Jen Psaki and a musical performance by Elyanna.

E90 - 5/9/24 (Ryan Gosling, Desi Lydic)

Aired: May 09, 2024

Stephen welcomes Ryan Gosling takes “The Colbert Questionert” and actress Desi Lydic.

E91 - 5/13/24 (Steve Carell, Paul Simon)

Aired: May 13, 2024

Stephen welcomes actor Steve Carell and a musical performance by Paul Simon.

E92 - 5/14/24 (Jennifer Hudson, Marisa Abela)

Aired: May 14, 2024

Stephen welcomes singer Jennifer Hudson and actress Marisa Abela.

E93 - 5/15/24 (George Stephanopoulos, Michelle Buteau)

Aired: May 15, 2024

Stephen welcomes TV host George Stephanopoulos and comic Michelle Buteau.

E94 - 5/16/24 (David Letterman, Claudia Jessie, Norah Jones)

Aired: May 16, 2024

Stephen welcomes David Letterman takes The Colbert Questionert, actress Claudia Jessie, and a musical performance by Norah Jones.

E95 - 5/20/24 (Sarah Paulson, Paul Scheer, a performance from Broadway's "Merrily We Roll Along")

Aired: May 20, 2024

Stephen welcomes actress Sarah Paulson, actor Paul Scheer, and performance by the Broadway cast of “Merrily We Roll Along.”

E96 - 5/21/24 (Billie Eilish)

Aired: May 21, 2024

Stephen welcomes an interview with and musical performance by Billie Eilish.

E97 - 5/22/24 (Anya Taylor-Joy, Doug Emhoff)

Aired: May 22, 2024

Stephen welcomes actress Anya Taylor-Joy and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff.

E98 - 5/23/24 (Chris Hemsworth, James Dyson)

Aired: May 23, 2024

Stephen welcomes actor Chris Hemsworth and business magnate James Dyson.

E99 - 6/3/24 (Alicia Keys, Stephen Merchant)

Aired: June 03, 2024

Stephen welcomes singer-songwriter Alicia Keys and actor Stephen Merchant.

E100 - 6/4/24 (Viggo Mortensen, Olivia Cooke, a performance from Broadway's "Illinoise")

Aired: June 04, 2024

Stephen welcomes actor Viggo Mortensen, actress Olivia Cooke, and a performance by the cast of “Illinoise.”

E101 - 6/5/24 (Jon Bon Jovi, Tig Notaro)

Aired: June 05, 2024

Stephen welcomes singer Jon Bon Jovi and comedian Tig Notaro.

E102 - 6/6/24 (Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Hozier)

Aired: June 06, 2024

Stephen welcomes actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus and a musical performance by Hozier.

E103 - 6/10/24 (Senator Cory Booker, Billie Eilish)

Aired: June 10, 2024

Stephen welcomes Senator Cory Booker and a musical performance by Billie Eilish.

E104 - 6/11/24 (Jake Gyllenhaal, Chloe Fineman)

Aired: June 11, 2024

Steven welcomes actor Jake Gyllenhaal and comedian Chloe Fineman.

E105 - 6/12/24 (Seth Meyers, Omar Apollo)

Aired: June 12, 2024

Stephen welcomes TV host Seth Meyers and a musical performance by Omar Apollo.

E106 - 6/13/24 (Jude Law, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats)

Aired: June 13, 2024

Stephen welcomes actor Jude Law and a musical performance by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.

E107 - 6/17/24 (Dr. Anthony Fauci, Callum Turner, Trombone Shorty)

Aired: June 17, 2024

Stephen welcomes Dr. Anthony Fauci and actor Callum Turner.

E108 - 6/18/24 (Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Lake Street Dive)

Aired: June 18, 2024

Stephen welcomes podcast hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett & Tommy Vietor, and a musical performance by Lake Street Dive.

E109 - 6/19/24 (Cynthia Erivo, Rep. Jamaal Bowman)

Aired: June 19, 2024

Stephen welcomes actress Cynthia Erivo and Rep. Jamaal Bowman.

E110 - 6/20/24 (Jeremy Allen White, Ava DuVernay)

Aired: June 20, 2024

Stephen welcomes actor Jeremy Allen White and director Ava DuVernay.

E111 - 7/8/24 (Michael Douglas, Abby Phillip, Antony Starr, Chace Crawford, Colby Minifie)

Aired: July 08, 2024

E112 - 7/9/24 (Serena Williams, Andrew McCarthy)

Aired: July 09, 2024

E113 - 7/10/24 (Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Martha Stewart)

Aired: July 10, 2024

E114 - 7/11/24 (John Dickerson, Jessica Pratt)

Aired: July 11, 2024

E115 - 7/15/24 (Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Bikini Kill)

Aired: July 15, 2024

E116 - 7/16/24 (Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Loudon Wainwright III)

Aired: July 16, 2024

E117 - 7/17/24 (Glen Powell, Charlamagne Tha God)

Aired: July 17, 2024

E118 - 7/18/24 (Sen. Bernie Sanders, OneRepublic)

Aired: July 18, 2024

E119 - 7/22/24 (Keanu Reeves, Charles Wesley Godwin)

Aired: July 22, 2024

E120 - 7/23/24 (Matthew Macfadyen, Jon M. Chu)

Aired: July 23, 2024

E121 - 7/24/24 (Melinda French Gates, Saoirse-Monica Jackson)

Aired: July 24, 2024

E122 - 7/25/24 (Kevin Hart, Andrew Bird)

Aired: July 25, 2024

E123 - 8/12/24 (Kaitlan Collins, Walton Goggins)

Aired: August 12, 2024

Stephen welcomes journalist Kaitlan Collins and actor Walton Goggins.

E124 - 8/13/24 (Bowen Yang, Nick Cave)

Aired: August 13, 2024

Stephen welcomes actor Bowen Yang and musician Nick Cave.

E125 - 8/14/24 (Alex Wagner, Ali Macofsky)

Aired: August 14, 2024

Stephen welcomes TV host Alex Wagner and comic Ali Macofsky.

E126 - 8/15/24 (Sean Hayes, Billie Eilish, Hiroyuki Sanada, Koe Wetzel with Jessie Murph)

Aired: August 15, 2024

E127 - 8/19/24 (Hillary Rodham Clinton, Julia Louis-Dreyfus)

Aired: August 19, 2024

E128 - 8/20/24 (Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries)

Aired: August 20, 2024

E129 - 8/21/24 (Pete Buttigieg, Chance the Rapper)

Aired: August 21, 2024

E130 - 8/22/24 (Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Mavis Staples, Jeff Tweedy, Jennifer Hudson, Ian Happ, Nico Hoerner, Jameson Taillon)

Aired: August 22, 2024